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Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) FC Fanaticii's Andrei Pavel played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Daniel Zorita in the 7th minute of play. Julio Vera showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Horaţiu Zotincă, who was totally free with the ball in the 8th minute. Andrei Pavel took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Daniel Zorita, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 11 minutes into the match, FC Fanaticii's goal looked a bit too open when Cristian Sancho came free, but Andrei Pavel reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Andrei Pavel showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cristian Sancho, who was totally free with the ball in the 18th minute. In the 19th minute of the match Ecuador got a corner. FC Fanaticii'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. Felix Montes was in a good position and managed to take a shot, but he missed just to the outside of the post. Cristian Sancho's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Andrei Pavel read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 21st minute of play. Marius Măgură came free with the goalkeeper in the 22nd minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Julio Vera could save by the left post. 24 minutes into the match, Ecuador's goalkeeper Julio Vera had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Marius Măgură. Andrei Pavel took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Daniel Zorita, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Ecuador's Juan Sebastián Puig 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 FC Fanaticii's goalie prevented a goal. Andrei Pavel showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cristian Sancho, who was totally free with the ball in the 32nd minute. Adrian Jitaru could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 33rd minute of the match, but Julio Vera made a huge save. The supporters of Ecuador booed when FC Fanaticii was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 34 match minutes in a wonderful position. Eusebiu Oanță didn't get a good kick on the ball. The audience was convinced that Marius Măgură's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Julio Vera was relentless in the 39th minute of the game. In the 46th minute, Cristian Sancho got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

The wind increased when Adrian Jitaru made the kick off in the second half. Cristian Sancho in the 54thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Andrei Pavel, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. After 59 played minutes FC Fanaticii got a freekick which was hit by Aurelian Enișteanu. After having played for 60 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. With a little luck, FC Fanaticii's Andrei Pavel got control of the ball when Daniel Zorita tried to sneak it across the goal line. Ecuador's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Daniel Zorita in the 63rd minute. Felix Montes made a great header on Ecuador's corner, it was just that FC Fanaticii's Andrei Pavel managed to reach the ball for a save. When Daniel Zorita came up free with the goalie in the 66th 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. Felix Montenegro made in the 71st minute of the game a fairly good throw-in which was taken care of by Daniel Zorita. Aurelian Enișteanu kicked well hit freekick during the 72nd minute of the match. After 74 minutes, Adrian Jitaru mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the FC Fanaticii and the Ecuador players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 74th match minute, FC Fanaticii was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Adrian Jitaru to maneuver through the defense. 78 minutes in the game Primitivo Andino did a throw-in, and the ball was quickly in game thanks to Felix Montenegro. FC Fanaticii's Andrei Pavel proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 79th minute of the match, managed to save FC Fanaticii from getting a goal against them. FC Fanaticii's defense didn't have a chance, in the 79th minute, when Daniel Zorita scored to the left of an out of position Andrei Pavel, making the score, 0-1. Daniel Zorita who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 87thth minute tested the skills of Andrei Pavel when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Ecuador played a much better game than FC Fanaticii and deserved their victory. The FC Fanaticii players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.