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Match Report
El bosque
Spectators: 39 (Terracing: 30,
Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Daniel Zorita took the kick off in the first half of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Daniel Zorita in the 8th minute of play forced Gimnasia LP's goalkeeper Tiran Piedra to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Tiran Piedra showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Daniel Zorita, who was totally free with the ball in the 8th minute. Ecuador were awarded a corner in the 11th minute after Gimnasia LP's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Daniel Zorita took the corner. Julio Vera showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Amado Sindo in the 13th minute of the match. Daniel Zorita struck a weak shot in the 14th minute. Tiran Piedra didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Ecuador. If Amado Sindo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 15th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 19 minutes into the game, Amado Sindo cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Julio Vera was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Benvide Ponte's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Julio Vera read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 28th minute of play. Gimnasia LP's Tiran Piedra played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cristian Sancho in the 34th minute of play. Amado Sindo struck a weak shot in the 37th minute. Julio Vera didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Gimnasia LP. Daniel Zorita sent away a hard shot on goal in the 40th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Cristian Sancho had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 42nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.
51 minutes into the match, Ecuador's goal looked a bit too open when Benvide Ponte came free, but Julio Vera reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 56 minutes Ecuador's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Melquiades Hondo who took care of the corner kick. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cristian Sancho in the 63rd minute of play forced Gimnasia LP's goalkeeper Tiran Piedra to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 64th minute Ecuador were awarded a corner. Daniel Zorita went to the cornerflag to take it. Daniel Zorita placed the ball on the penalty spot and got himself ready to shoot. Post out! 67 minutes into the match, Gimnasia LP's goalkeeper Tiran Piedra had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Daniel Zorita. The supporters of Ecuador booed when Gimnasia LP was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 68 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ruperto Gentza didn't get a good kick on the ball. 74 minutes into the match, Ecuador's goal looked a bit too open when Amado Sindo came free, but Julio Vera reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Gimnasia LP's Tiran Piedra proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 79th minute of the match, managed to save Gimnasia LP from getting a goal against them. Gimnasia LP's Angelino Urdin was substituted for William Costa. 85 minutes into the match, Gimnasia LP's goalkeeper Tiran Piedra had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Felix Montenegro. In the 89th minute, Benvide Ponte made a precise shot to the right of Julio Vera. Ecuador's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 3-0. Ruperto Gentza's late challenge caught a Ecuador's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Ruperto Gentza helped the player get up and apologised. After 92 played minutes Gimnasia LP got a freekick which was hit by Ruperto Gentza. Tiran Piedra showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Daniel Zorita, who was totally free with the ball in the 93rd minute. The crowd rose to their feet as Cristian Sancho kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Tiran Piedra. That made the score 3-1 in the 96 minute of play. Many of Ecuador's supporters were seen to leave the ground early as it became clear their team was going to lose. Ecuador may have spent more time on the ball, but Gimnasia LP were more willing to take their chances and they walked away with the win.
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