Challenge

Estadio Olímpico
Spectators: 49 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Konstantin Lukyanovich kicked off to start the match. Felix Montenegro recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 3rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 7th minute of the match, Daniel Zorita got a very nice opportunity to score, but Bogdan Dyachkov was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. 9 minutes into the match, Ecuador's goal looked a bit too open when Konstantin Lukyanovich came free, but Julio Vera reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Julio Vera stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Konstantin Lukyanovich's shot from short distance in the 10th minute. Agustín Saelices could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 13th minute of the match, but Bogdan Dyachkov made a huge save. When Andrey Makhovikov fell near the penalty area in the 13th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored FK Amur's protests and gave Andrey Makhovikov a yellow card for diving instead. Andrey Makhovikov kicked well hit freekick during the 13th minute of the match. Bogdan Dyachkov made a fantastic save in the 17th minute, when Daniel Zorita sent off a good shot on target. In the 18th minute of the match Ecuador got a corner. FK Amur's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Daniel Zorita ran over to the corner to take the kick. Ecuador's Daniel Zorita was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Bogdan Dyachkov in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Julio Vera made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Konstantin Lukyanovich in the 20th minute of play. FK Amur were awarded a corner in the 22th minute after Ecuador's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Danila Skvirskiy took the corner. A nice corner shot did that Maksim Ivaschenko got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Julio Vera quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. Ecuador's Julio Vera played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Konstantin Lukyanovich in the 29th minute of play. If Daniel Zorita had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 31st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Daniel Zorita could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 37th minute of the match, but Bogdan Dyachkov made a huge save. In the 44th minute, Ecuador's Antonio Arias seemed to kick out at an opponent. The referee saw this and, surprisingly, showed Antonio Arias the red card, dismissing him from the pitch. The coaching staff of Ecuador protested bitterly, but the referee would have none of it, and Antonio Arias had no choice but to slowly walk off the pitch. Danila Skvirskiy placed the ball on the penalty spot and got himself ready to shoot. Post out! The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Cristian Sancho was the one to do the kick off. When Ecuador's Cristian Sancho in the 51st minute got a chance for a shot 51st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FK Amur's goalie prevented a goal. 60 minutes into the match, Ecuador's goalkeeper Julio Vera had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Konstantin Lukyanovich. 62 minutes into the game, Ecuador's Felix Montenegro nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Bogdan Dyachkov made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. FK Amur made a substitution. Igor Romanchenko replaced Danila Skvirskiy. Cristian Sancho sent away a hard shot on goal in the 69th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. With a little luck, Ecuador's Julio Vera got control of the ball when Konstantin Lukyanovich tried to sneak it across the goal line. When FK Amur's Konstantin Lukyanovich in the 72nd minute got a chance for a shot 72nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Ecuador's goalie prevented a goal. Bogdan Dyachkov took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Luis Andino, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ecuador's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Daniel Zorita in the 82nd minute. A nice corner shot did that Daniel Zorita got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Bogdan Dyachkov quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. A hard shot 85 in the game by Igor Romanchenko from a close distance when the talented Julio Vera managed to make a qualified save. Ecuador's players were relieved. Igor Romanchenko made a well adjusted shot against goal in the 85thth minute coming free in front of the goal, but Julio Vera would not let the ball come through at any expense and made a nice save by the left post. 94 minutes into the game, Gennadiy Grishin was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. FK Amur's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Ecuador the free kick. A collision led to FK Amur getting a freekick after 94 minutes play. Gennadiy Grishin hit a great ball.