Challenge

Storebro Stadion
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. In the 14th minute Douglas Lööf shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Julio Vera saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 15th minute the ball was on its way in behind FK Ekebo's goalkeeper Emanuele Fioriti, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Daniel Zorita might have been able to make a better finish in the 18th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Emanuele Fioriti. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Daniel Zorita ran back to his position shaking his head. If Cristian Sancho had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 20th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Felix Montenegro might have been able to make a better finish in the 22nd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Emanuele Fioriti. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Felix Montenegro ran back to his position shaking his head. In the 27th minute Edgard Bermudo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Julio Vera saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Emanuele Fioriti showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cristian Sancho in the 29th minute of the match. In the 30th minute of the match Ecuador got a corner. FK Ekebo'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. The corner ended in Daniel Zorita almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but FK Ekebo's Emanuele Fioriti did a great save. 31 minutes into the match, Ecuador's goal looked a bit too open when Douglas Lööf came free, but Julio Vera reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Julio Vera showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Edgard Bermudo in the 34th minute of the match. FK Ekebo's Emanuele Fioriti played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cristian Sancho in the 37th minute of play. Ecuador's Julio Vera played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Stig Grubb in the 43rd minute of play. The supporters of FK Ekebo booed when Ecuador was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 47 match minutes in a wonderful position. Agustín Saelices didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Ecuador's zone, Stig Grubb stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Julio Vera came out of the goal and Stig Grubb tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The wind increased when Edgard Bermudo made the kick off in the second half. Julio Vera showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Kenneth Kamel, who was totally free with the ball in the 53rd minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Kenneth Kamel in the 54th 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. Julio Vera showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Edgard Bermudo, who was totally free with the ball in the 59th minute. In the 60thth minute of the game Edgard Bermudo who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Ecuador's Julio Vera was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 63 minutes into the game, FK Ekebo's Edgard Bermudo nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Julio Vera made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. A collision led to FK Ekebo getting a freekick after 67 minutes play. Kenneth Kamel hit a great ball. FK Ekebo's Lars Björk was substituted for Douglas Lööf. Daniel Zorita could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 69th minute of the match, but Emanuele Fioriti made a huge save. In the 71st match minute, FK Ekebo was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nestor Baraquiel to maneuver through the defense. The audience thought a goal was coming when Cristian Sancho got free with Emanuele Fioriti in the 73rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Stig Grubb charged in rather forcefully in the 74th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Stig Grubb the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Daniel Zorita sent away a hard shot on goal in the 75th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. The audience thought a goal was coming when Daniel Zorita got free with Emanuele Fioriti in the 77th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After some careless play in the Ecuador defense, Edgard Bermudo 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. Julio Vera showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Edgard Bermudo in the 83rd minute of the match. Alf Ivarsson hit a great freekick 89 minutes into the match. In the 96th match minute, Ecuador was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Juan Sebastián Puig to maneuver through the defense. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Edgard Bermudo in the 97th 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. When the referee blew the final whistle, FK Ekebo could leave the field as winners, despite Ecuador having more of the ball for most of the match.