Challenge

Estadio Olímpico
Spectators: 49 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Dadá Torres took the kick off in the first half of the match. Victor da Fonseca hit a great freekick 5 minutes into the match. Daniel Zorita's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Claudinho Moura read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 10th minute of play. Julio Vera took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dadá Torres, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Julio Vera took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cristian Bittencourt, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Julio Vera took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dadá Torres, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ecuador were awarded a corner in the 18th minute after AS Pikachuzim's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Daniel Zorita took the corner. Julio Vera made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Dadá Torres in the 25th minute of play. In the 26th minute, Antonio Arias hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Daniel Zorita might have been able to make a better finish in the 36th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Claudinho Moura. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Daniel Zorita ran back to his position shaking his head. With his leg Claudinho Moura managed to avoid a goal in the 37thth minute, when Ecuador's Daniel Zorita fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. After 39 played minutes AS Pikachuzim got a freekick which was hit by Tiago Lira. Ecuador's Daniel Zorita couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 39th minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for AS Pikachuzim. Cristian Bittencourt kicked well hit freekick during the 41st minute of the match. With a little luck, AS Pikachuzim's Claudinho Moura got control of the ball when Daniel Zorita tried to sneak it across the goal line. Daniel Zorita received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 43rd minute. Claudinho Moura tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Claudinho Moura made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Daniel Zorita in the 45th minute of play. The score stood at 0-0 when the half time whistle went. Both sets of players seemed reasonably pleased with how the match was going.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Daniel Zorita made a kick off. Cristian Bittencourt kicked well hit freekick during the 52nd minute of the match. Claudinho Moura made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Daniel Zorita in the 54th minute of play. A collision led to AS Pikachuzim getting a freekick after 55 minutes play. Claudinei do Valle hit a great ball. When Tiago Lira fell near the penalty area in the 57th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored AS Pikachuzim's protests and gave Tiago Lira a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to AS Pikachuzim getting a freekick after 58 minutes play. Tiago Lira hit a great ball. Claudinho Moura made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cristian Sancho in the 58th minute of play. Luis Andino fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 63rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Claudinho Moura having to interfere. Daniel Zorita received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 64th minute. Claudinho Moura tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Claudinho Moura showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Luis Andino in the 66th minute of the match. Claudinho Moura showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Luis Andino, who was totally free with the ball in the 67th minute. 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 68th minute. After 69 played minutes Ecuador got a freekick which was hit by Cristian Sancho. In the 74th minute, Cristian Sancho made a precise shot to the right of Claudinho Moura. AS Pikachuzim's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-0. Claudinho Moura took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cristian Sancho, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The audience was convinced that Daniel Zorita's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Claudinho Moura was relentless in the 81st minute of the game. Dadá Torres's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Julio Vera firmly grabbed it by the left post. In the 84th minute AS Pikachuzim were awarded a corner. Victor da Fonseca went to the cornerflag to take it. The corner led AS Pikachuzim's Victor da Fonseca to fire away a dangerous shot which Julio Vera despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Julio Vera showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Laerte Toscano in the 84th minute of the match. The audience was convinced that Dadá Torres's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Julio Vera was relentless in the 86th minute of the game. In the 92nd match minute, Ecuador was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Agustín Saelices to maneuver through the defense. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. Ecuador had played much better football throughout.