Challenge

Bolivar Stadium
Spectators: 50 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Daniel Zorita got the match started through his kick off. Alexandru Boșneag sent away a hard shot on goal in the 2nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 4 minutes into the match, Ecuador's goal looked a bit too open when Brett Cordrey came free, but Julio Vera reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 8 minutes of play, Ecuador's Cristian Sancho made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Afiz Ching was left in no man's land by his defense there! Daniel Zorita sent away a hard shot on goal in the 12th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Ecuador's defense didn't have a chance, in the 19th minute, when Alexandru Boșneag scored to the left of an out of position Julio Vera, making the score, 1-1. Esteban Calderero charged in rather forcefully in the 21st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Esteban Calderero the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 21st minute, Esteban Calderero hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Julio Vera showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alexandru Boșneag, who was totally free with the ball in the 28th minute. Afiz Ching took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Daniel Zorita, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Afiz Ching showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Daniel Zorita in the 35th minute of the match. Afiz Ching 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 having played for 45 minutes, Hamid Merah-Benida managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Bolivar's supporters crossed their fingers, but Hamid Merah-Benida was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Felix Montenegro's late challenge caught a Bolivar's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Felix Montenegro helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to Ecuador getting a freekick after 46 minutes play. Felix Montenegro hit a great ball. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-1.

Julio Vera showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alexandru Boșneag, who was totally free with the ball in the 53rd minute. 55 minutes into the match, Bolivar's goal looked a bit too open when Cristian Sancho came free, but Afiz Ching reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a little luck, Bolivar's Afiz Ching got control of the ball when Felix Montenegro tried to sneak it across the goal line. Julio Vera took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tedj Sellal, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Bruno Pasquino hit a great freekick 63 minutes into the match. Afiz Ching 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 63rd minute. Cristian Sancho might have been able to make a better finish in the 64th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Afiz Ching. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Cristian Sancho ran back to his position shaking his head. Daniel Zorita sent away a hard shot on goal in the 70th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 79th minute, Bruno Secco hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Bruno Pasquino charged in rather forcefully in the 83rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Bruno Pasquino the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 84th minute, Daniel Zorita 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. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Brett Cordrey in the 86th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Julio Vera saved Ecuador from getting behind. Afiz Ching took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cristian Sancho, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Daniel Zorita received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 90th minute. Afiz Ching tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. A collision led to Ecuador getting a freekick after 95 minutes play. Antonio Arias hit a great ball. The home crowd let out a huge roar when the referee blew for the end of the game. Bolivar were victorious despite being under pressure from Ecuador for much of the match.