Challenge

Stade Olympique
Spectators: 41 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Ecuador's Daniel Zorita started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Étoile Sportive Du Sahel's Eric Soned played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Daniel Zorita in the 3rd minute of play. Camilo Gisbert made in the 6th minute of the game a sloppy throw-in which Luis Andino however managed to control. Eric Soned 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. 9 minutes in the game Camilo Gisbert did a throw-in, and the ball was quickly in game thanks to Luis Andino. Eric Soned showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Felix Montenegro in the 10th minute of the match. Ecuador's Daniel Zorita got a good chance for a goal in the 26th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. When Ecuador's Felix Montenegro in the 31st minute got a chance for a shot 31st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Étoile Sportive Du Sahel's goalie prevented a goal. The Ecuador fans' excitement grew in the 31st match minute when Ecuador's Felix Montenegro looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. In the 34th minute the ball was on its way in behind Ecuador's goalkeeper Julio Vera, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Ecuador's Julio Vera played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Nickolai Nickerson in the 37th minute of play. In the 38th minute the ball was on its way in behind Ecuador's goalkeeper Julio Vera, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. It was a well-played corner which Morgan Möllgren managed to volley towards the net. Unfortunately, he didn't get a great hit on the ball and it went out into the grandstand. Nickolai Nickerson'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 43rd minute of play. After the first half Ecuador were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

In the 52nd minute, Nickolai Nickerson ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Julio Vera was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-1. Julio Vera took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nickolai Nickerson, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 58 played minutes Étoile Sportive Du Sahel got a freekick which was hit by Valentin Elg. When Daniel Zorita came up free with the goalie in the 60th minute, the Ecuador fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Daniel Zorita couldn't finish the play. Julio Vera made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nickolai Nickerson in the 70th minute of play. 73 minutes into the match, Ecuador's goal looked a bit too open when Nickolai Nickerson came free, but Julio Vera reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Julio Vera made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nickolai Nickerson in the 73rd minute of play. In the 76th minute of the match, Daniel Zorita got a very nice opportunity to score, but Eric Soned was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. Étoile Sportive Du Sahel's Carlo Ancelotti was substituted for Nickolai Nickerson. In the 79th minute Ecuador were awarded a corner. Daniel Zorita went to the cornerflag to take it. Felix Montenegro fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 81st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Eric Soned having to interfere. Eric Soned showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Luis Andino, who was totally free with the ball in the 83rd minute. Daniel Zorita in the 88thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Eric Soned, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. The supporters of Étoile Sportive Du Sahel booed when Ecuador was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 90 match minutes in a wonderful position. Felix Montenegro didn't get a good kick on the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Carlo Ancelotti in the 91st 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 95th minute, Jim Njurenius hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When Daniel Zorita came up free with the goalie in the 96th minute, the Ecuador fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Daniel Zorita couldn't finish the play. When the referee blew the final whistle, you could see the dissatisfaction in the Ecuador players' eyes. They were disappointed they hadn't taken more from the game.