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Norrköpings Parken
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Daniel Zorita kicked off to start the match. In the 2nd minute, Luis Andino hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Thanks to some nice moves Marcus Hedström could shoot a difficult shot in the 3rd minute, which Julio Vera however easily saved by the left post. Emanuel Sigfridsson showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Daniel Zorita in the 5th minute of the match. 11 minutes into the match, IKS Norrköping's goal looked a bit too open when Luis Andino came free, but Emanuel Sigfridsson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Through an outstanding action, after 14 minutes, Julio Vera successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Ecuador's Julio Vera proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 15th minute of the match, managed to save Ecuador from getting a goal against them. In the 17th minute the ball was on its way in behind IKS Norrköping's goalkeeper Emanuel Sigfridsson, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Tobias Ekeberg in the 18th 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. 20 minutes into the match, IKS Norrköping's goal looked a bit too open when Daniel Zorita came free, but Emanuel Sigfridsson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. IKS Norrköping's Emanuel Sigfridsson played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Daniel Zorita in the 21st minute of play. Emanuel Sigfridsson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Luis Andino in the 22nd minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Daniel Zorita in the 26th minute of play forced IKS Norrköping's goalkeeper Emanuel Sigfridsson to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Antonio Arias hit a great freekick 30 minutes into the match. 31 minutes into the match, Ecuador's goalkeeper Julio Vera had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Tobias Ekeberg. Julio Vera took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tobias Ekeberg, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Emanuel Sigfridsson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cristian Sancho, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Marcus Hedström received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 40th minute. Julio Vera tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Felix Montes kicked well hit freekick during the 45th minute of the match. Ecuador's Julio Vera played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Simon Dahlman in the 46th minute of play.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Tobias Ekeberg was the one to do the kick off. 52 minutes into the match, Ecuador's goal looked a bit too open when Tobias Ekeberg came free, but Julio Vera reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Emanuel Sigfridsson made a fantastic save in the 56th minute, when Daniel Zorita sent off a good shot on target. Emanuel Sigfridsson was out of position in the 56 minute of play, and Daniel Zorita capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Daniel Zorita really showed his touch with that goal: 0-1. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Tobias Ekeberg in the 62nd 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. After a rather tough play, IKS Norrköping's Sverker Skröder got a free kick in the 63rd minute. Tobias Ekeberg hit a great freekick 66 minutes into the match. Cristian Sancho blasted a shot towards the goal in the 71st minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Emanuel Sigfridsson having to make a save. In the 77th match minute, Ecuador was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Antonio Arias to maneuver through the defense. Julio Vera made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Marcus Hedström in the 81st minute of play. After a rather tough play, Ecuador's Luis Andino got a free kick in the 86th minute. Luis Andino hit a great freekick 87 minutes into the match. Per-Åke Holmgren might have been able to make a better finish in the 93rd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Julio Vera. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Per-Åke Holmgren ran back to his position shaking his head. In the 96th minute, Luis Andino hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 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.