Challenge

JEREMIAS VENÂNCIO
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, 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. Cristian Sancho struck a weak shot in the 4th minute. Juvenal Sergipano didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Ecuador. Julio Vera showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Nae Buteanu in the 6th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cristian Sancho in the 14th minute of play forced CUITEENSE FUTEBOL CLUBE's goalkeeper Juvenal Sergipano to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. CUITEENSE FUTEBOL CLUBE's Juvenal Sergipano played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Luis Andino in the 17th minute of play. Luis Andino's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Juvenal Sergipano read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 22nd minute of play. The Ecuador fans' excitement grew in the 26th match minute when Ecuador's Cristian Sancho 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. Juvenal Sergipano 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 31st minute. When Ecuador's Daniel Zorita in the 35th minute got a chance for a shot 35th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye CUITEENSE FUTEBOL CLUBE's goalie prevented a goal. The Ecuador fans' excitement grew in the 35th match minute when Ecuador's Daniel Zorita 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 0-2 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. In the 41st minute Agustín Saelices shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Juvenal Sergipano saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. CUITEENSE FUTEBOL CLUBE's Juvenal Sergipano played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cristian Sancho in the 45th minute of play. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-2 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The wind increased when Célio Fontes made the kick off in the second half. An unexpected shot in the 56th minute by Daniel Zorita got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. With a little luck, CUITEENSE FUTEBOL CLUBE's Juvenal Sergipano got control of the ball when Daniel Zorita tried to sneak it across the goal line. Daniel Zorita could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 64th minute of the match, but Juvenal Sergipano made a huge save. With a little luck, CUITEENSE FUTEBOL CLUBE's Juvenal Sergipano got control of the ball when Daniel Zorita tried to sneak it across the goal line. The corner led to Ecuador's Luis Andino getting away a dangerous shot that went just outside the goal. In the 77th minute of the match, Daniel Zorita got a very nice opportunity to score, but Juvenal Sergipano was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. 78 minutes into the match, Ecuador's goal looked a bit too open when Célio Fontes came free, but Julio Vera reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Daniel Zorita could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 79th minute of the match, but Juvenal Sergipano made a huge save. Juvenal Sergipano showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cristian Sancho in the 80th minute of the match. Luis Andino struck a weak shot in the 86th minute. Juvenal Sergipano didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Ecuador. CUITEENSE FUTEBOL CLUBE's José Paulo Almeida was substituted for Clemente Zanussi. Juvenal Sergipano made an important save on a dangerous shot by Daniel Zorita in the 91st minute. Julio Vera made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Amado Froila in the 92nd minute of play. After having played for 94 minutes, Daniel Zorita managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Ecuador's supporters crossed their fingers, but Daniel Zorita was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Ecuador's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.