Challenge

Estádio de Ribes
Spectators: 42 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Dave Nash made the kick off and thus started the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Daniel Zorita in the 4th minute of play forced AD Oliveirense's goalkeeper Júlio César to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 7th minute the ball was on its way in behind AD Oliveirense's goalkeeper Júlio César, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. If Cristian Sancho had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 9th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The supporters of AD Oliveirense booed when Ecuador was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 14 match minutes in a wonderful position. Agustín Saelices didn't get a good kick on the ball. With an all-out effort, AD Oliveirense's Julio Vera threw himself towards the right post 24 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from LeBron Naldo, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cristian Sancho in the 26th minute of play forced AD Oliveirense's goalkeeper Júlio César to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Júlio César took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cristian Sancho, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Julio Vera showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from LeBron Naldo, who was totally free with the ball in the 30th minute. 31 minutes into the match, Luis Andino notched a goal, 1-1, to the right of AD Oliveirense's Júlio César. Júlio César was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Júlio César made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Daniel Zorita in the 34th minute of play. Cristian Sancho received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 36th minute. Júlio César tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Felix Montenegro sent away a hard shot on goal in the 39th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 41st minute of the game. One of AD Oliveirense:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Ecuador:s goal. In the 43rd minute there was a penalty for Ecuador. Daniel Zorita stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Júlio César. 1-2. Daniel Zorita sent away a hard shot on goal in the 47th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 1-2 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

Júlio César made an important save on a dangerous shot by Daniel Zorita in the 51st minute. A collision led to AD Oliveirense getting a freekick after 52 minutes play. Fabrício Baía hit a great ball. A hard shot 55 in the game by Daniel Zorita from a close distance when the talented Júlio César managed to make a qualified save. AD Oliveirense's players were relieved. An unexpectedly hard shot by Dave Nash in the 63rd minute of play forced Ecuador's goalkeeper Julio Vera to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Dave Nash came up free with the goalie in the 64th minute, the AD Oliveirense fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Dave Nash couldn't finish the play. AD Oliveirense's Celedonio Berenguer was substituted for Dave Nash. AD Oliveirense's Marco Espírito Santo was substituted for LeBron Naldo. Júlio César made an important save on a dangerous shot by Cristian Sancho in the 76th minute. Daniel Zorita kicked well hit freekick during the 78th minute of the match. If Cristian Sancho had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 85th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. AD Oliveirense's Júlio César proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 88th minute of the match, managed to save AD Oliveirense from getting a goal against them. Ecuador played a much better game than AD Oliveirense and deserved their victory. The AD Oliveirense players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.