La Garra del Tigre
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31,
Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Ecuador's Daniel Zorita 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. 3 minutes into the game, Tigres Ñacuñán FC's Christian Bergqvist nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Julio Vera made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. Stanislaw Hyska came free with the goalkeeper in the 9th 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. Eloy Mazuste showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Daniel Zorita, who was totally free with the ball in the 10th minute. Ecuador were awarded a corner in the 11th minute after Tigres Ñacuñán FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Daniel Zorita took the corner. Eloy Mazuste showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Daniel Zorita, who was totally free with the ball in the 13th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cristian Sancho in the 15th minute of play forced Tigres Ñacuñán FC's goalkeeper Eloy Mazuste to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Eloy Mazuste took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Daniel Zorita, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 21 minutes into the match, Tigres Ñacuñán FC's goal looked a bit too open when Luis Andino came free, but Eloy Mazuste reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Julio Vera made a fantastic save in the 26th minute, when Stanislaw Hyska sent off a good shot on target. With a little luck, Ecuador's Julio Vera got control of the ball when Stanislaw Hyska tried to sneak it across the goal line. Tigres Ñacuñán FC's Eloy Mazuste played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cristian Sancho in the 33rd minute of play. Eloy Mazuste showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Luis Andino in the 35th minute of the match. In the 36th minute of the match Ecuador got a corner. Tigres Ñacuñán FC'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. After taking down the ball on Ecuador's corner Juan Sebastián Puig fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Eloy Mazuste quite easily take care of the ball. 38 minutes into the match, Tigres Ñacuñán FC's goal looked a bit too open when Daniel Zorita came free, but Eloy Mazuste reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 38 minutes into the match, Daniel Zorita had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Eloy Mazuste. Tigres Ñacuñán FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Daniel Zorita was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-2. An unexpectedly hard shot by Daniel Zorita in the 44th minute of play forced Tigres Ñacuñán FC's goalkeeper Eloy Mazuste to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After the first half Ecuador were leading 1-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.
Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Christian Bergqvist to make the kick off. In the 57th minute the ball was on its way in behind Ecuador's goalkeeper Julio Vera, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Tigres Ñacuñán FC's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Ricardo Stephen in the 58th minute. After some careless play in the Tigres Ñacuñán FC defense, Cristian Sancho kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Eloy Mazuste. The Tigres Ñacuñán FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Eloy Mazuste should have stopped the shot. Tigres Ñacuñán FC's Eloy Mazuste proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 63rd minute of the match, managed to save Tigres Ñacuñán FC from getting a goal against them. With a little luck, Tigres Ñacuñán FC's Eloy Mazuste got control of the ball when Cristian Sancho tried to sneak it across the goal line. After a rather tough play, Tigres Ñacuñán FC's Mariano Llorian got a free kick in the 68th minute. In the 69th match minute, Tigres Ñacuñán FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mariano Llorian to maneuver through the defense. Julio Vera showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Christian Bergqvist in the 72nd minute of the match. Tigres Ñacuñán FC were awarded a corner in the 73th minute after Ecuador's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Andres Pitin took the corner. Tigres Ñacuñán FC's Mariano Llorian was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Julio Vera in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Daniel Zorita struck a weak shot in the 76th minute. Eloy Mazuste didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Ecuador. Tigres Ñacuñán FC's Eloy Mazuste proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 79th minute of the match, managed to save Tigres Ñacuñán FC from getting a goal against them. In the 79th minute, Ecuador's Felix Montenegro dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-4. Eloy Mazuste made a fantastic save in the 82nd minute, when Daniel Zorita sent off a good shot on target. Julio Vera made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Andres Pitin in the 84th minute of play. 85 minutes into the game, Epifanio Errando was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Tigres Ñacuñán FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Ecuador the free kick. Epifanio Errando hit a great freekick 85 minutes into the match. In the 87th minute Ecuador were awarded a corner. Daniel Zorita went to the cornerflag to take it. Daniel Zorita's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Eloy Mazuste firmly grabbed it by the left post. In the 92nd minute, Agustín Saelices had to leave the field with a concussion. 92 minutes into the game, Mariano Llorian was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Tigres Ñacuñán FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Ecuador the free kick. Ecuador made a substitution. Diego Mancebo replaced Agustín Saelices. The supporters of Ecuador booed when Tigres Ñacuñán FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 94 match minutes in a wonderful position. Mariano Llorian didn't get a good kick on the ball. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Ecuador walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.
Change language
