Challenge

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Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Independiente's Jorg Pieters 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. An unexpectedly hard shot by Agustín Saelices in the 8th minute of play forced Independiente's goalkeeper Pepe Santoro to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Pepe Santoro showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Agustín Saelices in the 8th minute of the match. Jorg Pieters could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 10th minute of the match, but Julio Vera made a huge save. In the 12th minute the ball was on its way in behind Independiente's goalkeeper Pepe Santoro, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. A hard shot 13 in the game by Jorg Pieters from a close distance when the talented Julio Vera managed to make a qualified save. Ecuador's players were relieved. Jorg Pieterss short, quick shot in the 13thth minute got Julio Vera to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. In the 14th minute, Felix Montenegro hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Isidoro Beltran fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 21st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Julio Vera having to interfere. Jorg Pieters in the 25thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Julio Vera, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Luis Andino sent away a hard shot on goal in the 32nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Pepe Santoro took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Luis Andino, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 41 minutes into the match, Independiente's goal looked a bit too open when Daniel Zorita came free, but Pepe Santoro reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 42nd minute, Independiente's Jorg Pieters dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-0. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

Jorg Pieters struck a weak shot in the 54th minute. Julio Vera didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Independiente. In the 57th minute, Jorg Pieters made a precise shot to the right of Julio Vera. Ecuador's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-0. Julio Vera showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Sören Bengtsson in the 61st minute of the match. Independiente's Pepe Santoro played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cristian Sancho in the 62nd minute of play. Independiente were awarded a corner in the 70th minute after Ecuador's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Napoleon Dropinski took the corner. After a rather tough play, Independiente's Sören Bengtsson got a free kick in the 71st minute. In the 82nd minute, Luis Andino 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. 86 minutes into the match, Independiente's goalkeeper Pepe Santoro had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Agustín Saelices. After 88 minutes Independiente's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Daniel Zorita who took care of the corner kick. The corner ended in Daniel Zorita almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Independiente's Pepe Santoro did a great save. Pepe Santoro made an important save on a dangerous shot by Agustín Saelices in the 90th minute. The supporters of Ecuador booed when Independiente was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 92 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sören Bengtsson didn't get a good kick on the ball. Independiente made a substitution. Anastasio Iraitz replaced Isidoro Beltran. In the 94th match minute, Independiente was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Sören Bengtsson to maneuver through the defense. Ecuador's supporters were dissatisfied at the end of the match because Independiente had won, even though Ecuador had held more of the ball.