Challenge

Paradise Lost
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Gustaw Lech made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Daniel Zorita in the 3rd minute of play. 5 minutes into the match, Ecuador's Felix Montenegro sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Gustaw Lech narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After having played for 11 minutes, Cristian Sancho managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Ecuador's supporters crossed their fingers, but Cristian Sancho was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. With a little luck, Ecuador's Julio Vera got control of the ball when Sylwester Bejrut tried to sneak it across the goal line. FC Saxon's Gustaw Lech played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Felix Montenegro in the 14th minute of play. Cristian Sancho received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 30th minute. Gustaw Lech 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 Tadeusz Siekierka in the 36th minute of play. Gustaw Lech took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Daniel Zorita, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Felix Montenegro blasted a shot towards the goal in the 39th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Gustaw Lech having to make a save. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Daniel Zorita to make the kick off. Luis Andino's late challenge caught a FC Saxon's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Luis Andino helped the player get up and apologised. In the 54th match minute, Ecuador was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Luis Andino to maneuver through the defense. Julio Vera showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tadeusz Siekierka in the 56th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tadeusz Siekierka in the 56th minute of play forced Ecuador's goalkeeper Julio Vera to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Gustaw Lech made an important save on a dangerous shot by Daniel Zorita in the 59th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 62nd 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. Gustaw Lech breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 68 minutes into the game, Olgierd Falkowski was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. FC Saxon's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Ecuador the free kick. 68 minutes into the game, one of FC Saxon:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Gustaw Lech made an important save on a dangerous shot by Daniel Zorita in the 73rd minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Daniel Zorita got free with Gustaw Lech in the 74th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Cristian Sancho could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 79th minute of the match, but Gustaw Lech made a huge save. Julio Vera showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Sylwester Bejrut in the 80th minute of the match. 83 minutes into the match, FC Saxon's goal looked a bit too open when Felix Montenegro came free, but Gustaw Lech reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in FC Saxon's zone, Cristian Sancho stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Gustaw Lech came out of the goal and Cristian Sancho tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Camilo Gisbert hit a great freekick 93 minutes into the match. The FC Saxon fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Ecuador were clearly better and deserved to take the win.