Challenge

Estadio Olímpico
Spectators: 47 (Terracing: 36, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 0) An unexpectedly hard shot by Cristian Sancho in the 4th minute of play forced Atletico Maturrango's goalkeeper Weather Piedrahita to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Julio Vera showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Florencio Herbella in the 6th minute of the match. Atletico Maturrango's Weather Piedrahita played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cristian Sancho in the 17th minute of play. 19 minutes into the match, Ecuador's goal looked a bit too open when Florencio Herbella came free, but Julio Vera reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Daniel Zorita who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 21stth minute tested the skills of Weather Piedrahita when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Daniel Zorita who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 24thth minute tested the skills of Weather Piedrahita when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Florencio Herbella recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 25th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Julio Vera showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Florencio Herbella, who was totally free with the ball in the 30th minute. 32 minutes into the match, Florencio Herbella had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Julio Vera. Ecuador's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Florencio Herbella was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. Weather Piedrahita took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cristian Sancho, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 39 played minutes Atletico Maturrango got a freekick which was hit by Cordara Baracaldo. In the 42nd minute Cristian Sancho shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Weather Piedrahita saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 42nd minute, Atletico Maturrango's Cristobal Tabby seemed to kick out at an opponent. The referee saw this and, surprisingly, showed Cristobal Tabby the red card, dismissing him from the pitch. The coaching staff of Atletico Maturrango protested bitterly, but the referee would have none of it, and Cristobal Tabby had no choice but to slowly walk off the pitch. 41 minutes into the game, one of Atletico Maturrango:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Weather Piedrahita had in the 43rdth minute some difficulties stopping Daniel Zorita's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. 47 minutes had been played when some careless play by Ecuador's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Hitzeder Serans was slow to take the kick. During this time Atletico Maturrango's players had a chance to rest. In the 47th match minute, Atletico Maturrango was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Lucas Sardaneta to maneuver through the defense.

The wind increased when Daniel Zorita made the kick off in the second half. Daniel Zorita kicked well hit freekick during the 51st minute of the match. Weather Piedrahita took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Daniel Zorita, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Felix Montenegro in the 66th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Weather Piedrahita saved Atletico Maturrango from getting behind. Julio Vera made an important save on a dangerous shot by Marcial Zuazna in the 67th minute. Atletico Maturrango made a substitution. Ederono Ojero replaced Florencio Herbella. Atletico Maturrango made a substitution. Orlin Hinojosa replaced Lucas Sardaneta. Primo Valcarcel sent away a hard shot on goal in the 72nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Ecuador's Daniel Zorita pulled a muscle in his leg after 76 minutes and couldn't finish the game. After 77 minutes, Ederono Ojero mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Atletico Maturrango and the Ecuador players grew even worse after the yellow card. Orlin Hinojosa fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 81st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Julio Vera having to interfere. In the 84th minute of the match, Orlin Hinojosa got a very nice opportunity to score, but Julio Vera was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. When the match had gone on for 88 minutes, Cristian Sancho put it in 1-1 from a short distance just to the right of Weather Piedrahita. In the 93rd minute, Ecuador's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Orlin Hinojosa fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. In the 93rd minute of the match, Orlin Hinojosa got a very nice opportunity to score, but Julio Vera was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. 95 minutes into the game, Ecuador's Juan Sebastián Puig nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Weather Piedrahita made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-1. For all the effort they put into the match, the Atletico Maturrango players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Ecuador.