Challenge

Justo Argina
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Carboncito's Isidoro Cordarryl 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. After 3 played minutes Carboncito got a freekick which was hit by Generoso Alonso. Julio Vera showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Isidoro Cordarryl, who was totally free with the ball in the 4th minute. Higinio Brion showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Daniel Zorita in the 7th minute of the match. Higinio Brion showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Daniel Zorita in the 9th minute of the match. 10 minutes into the match, Ecuador's goal looked a bit too open when Isidoro Cordarryl came free, but Julio Vera reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Higinio Brion took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cristian Sancho, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 13th minute Isidoro Cordarryl 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. Julio Vera showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Isidoro Cordarryl, who was totally free with the ball in the 19th minute. In the 23rd minute Cristian Sancho shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Higinio Brion saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Daniel Zorita in the 25th minute of play forced Carboncito's goalkeeper Higinio Brion to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Isidoro Cordarryl in the 29th 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. Higinio Brion stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Daniel Zorita's shot from short distance in the 32nd minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 33rd minute, Daniel Zorita managed to get in a good position for a shot. Ecuador's supporters rose to their feet, but Daniel Zorita was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Higinio Brion breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 40th minute Felix Montes shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Higinio Brion saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 46th minute of the match Carboncito got a corner. Ecuador's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Severiano Henric ran over to the corner to take the kick. Fulgencio Poz fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 47th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Julio Vera having to interfere. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Daniel Zorita was the one to do the kick off. Cosme Sugar struck a weak shot in the 51st minute. Julio Vera didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Carboncito. 55 minutes into the match, Carboncito's Isidoro Cordarryl sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Julio Vera narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Isidoro Cordarryl received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 57th minute. Julio Vera tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Julio Vera made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Isidoro Cordarryl in the 59th minute of play. Julio Vera made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cosme Sugar in the 62nd minute of play. In the 65thth minute of the game Cosme Sugar 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. After having played for 66 minutes, Cosme Sugar managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Carboncito's supporters crossed their fingers, but Cosme Sugar was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After a rather tough play, Carboncito's Cosme Sugar got a free kick in the 67th minute. In the 70th minute Isidoro Cordarryl 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. Ecuador's Julio Vera played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Isidoro Cordarryl in the 73rd minute of play. Julio Vera showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fulgencio Poz, who was totally free with the ball in the 76th minute. Cristian Sancho kicked well hit freekick during the 80th minute of the match.