Challenge

Maracana
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Daniel Zorita made the kick off which started today's match. A collision led to 11ABRASIL getting a freekick after 2 minutes play. Thomas Katsivalis hit a great ball. The audience was convinced that Cristian Sancho's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Dino Zoff was relentless in the 4th minute of the game. 11ABRASIL's Dino Zoff played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cristian Sancho in the 8th minute of play. 11ABRASIL's Dino Zoff played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cristian Sancho in the 11th minute of play. Julio Vera took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Herbert Pluciennik, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Cristian Sancho recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 14th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Daniel Zorita in the 18th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Dino Zoff saved 11ABRASIL from getting behind. 11ABRASIL's Dino Zoff played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Daniel Zorita in the 20th minute of play. 11ABRASIL's Dino Zoff played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Felix Montenegro in the 22nd minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Thomas Katsivalis got free with Julio Vera in the 25th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 27 minutes into the game, Daniel Zorita cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Dino Zoff was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 36th minute Daniel Zorita shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Dino Zoff saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Julio Vera showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Herbert Pluciennik in the 39th minute of the match. When 11ABRASIL's German Birila in the 41st minute got a chance for a shot 41st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Ecuador's goalie prevented a goal. If Daniel Zorita had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 44th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 45 minutes into the match, 11ABRASIL's goal looked a bit too open when Cristian Sancho came free, but Dino Zoff reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to 11ABRASIL getting a freekick after 46 minutes play. Tanek Klewinski hit a great ball. Disappointed in the 0-1 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

Per Hellgren recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 50th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cristian Sancho in the 52nd minute of play forced 11ABRASIL's goalkeeper Dino Zoff to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After some careless play in the Ecuador defense, Herbert Pluciennik kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Julio Vera. The Ecuador fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Julio Vera should have stopped the shot. German Birila hit a great freekick 60 minutes into the match. Dino Zoff made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cristian Sancho in the 64th minute of play. After 65 played minutes 11ABRASIL got a freekick which was hit by Kalidou Koulibaly. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling German Birila in the 67th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Julio Vera prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The supporters of 11ABRASIL booed when Ecuador was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 69 match minutes in a wonderful position. Antonio Arias didn't get a good kick on the ball. Julio Vera made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Per Hellgren in the 70th minute of play. 71 minutes into the match, 11ABRASIL's goal looked a bit too open when Cristian Sancho came free, but Dino Zoff reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Antonio Arias during the 72nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. 73 minutes into the match, Ecuador's goal looked a bit too open when Thomas Katsivalis came free, but Julio Vera reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 76 minutes into the match, Ecuador's goal looked a bit too open when Per Hellgren came free, but Julio Vera reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Per Hellgren in the 78th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Julio Vera prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 80th minute of the match, Daniel Zorita got a very nice opportunity to score, but Dino Zoff was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. Dino Zoff made an important save on a dangerous shot by Cristian Sancho in the 81st minute. Cristian Sancho sent away a hard shot on goal in the 83rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Luis Andino fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 85th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Dino Zoff having to interfere. In the 86th minute, Cristian Sancho ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Dino Zoff was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-2. Julio Vera took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Herbert Pluciennik, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 90 played minutes Ecuador got a freekick which was hit by Luis Andino. After some fancy dribbling in the 92nd minute, Luis Andino managed to get in a good position for a shot. Ecuador's supporters rose to their feet, but Luis Andino was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Dino Zoff breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. A collision led to 11ABRASIL getting a freekick after 93 minutes play. Kalidou Koulibaly hit a great ball. Ecuador's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.