Challenge

Stadion Gutweide
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Arkadiusz Brzonkala kicked off to start the match. After 5 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Ecuador! Sebastian Szarmach's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Julio Vera read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 12th minute of play. In the 17th minute, Juan Sebastián Puig hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Ecuador's Julio Vera played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Arkadiusz Brzonkala in the 17th minute of play. Arkadiusz Brzonkala struck a weak shot in the 20th 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 KS KRUK. An unexpectedly hard shot by Agustín Saelices in the 24th minute of play forced KS KRUK's goalkeeper Arkadiusz Mondrowski to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. KS KRUK's Arkadiusz Brzonkala was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 26th play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. Arkadiusz Mondrowski made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cristian Sancho in the 29th minute of play. The supporters of Ecuador booed when KS KRUK was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 37 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sebastian Gasteiz didn't get a good kick on the ball. KS KRUK's Arkadiusz Mondrowski played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cristian Sancho in the 38th minute of play. Arkadiusz Mondrowski took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Daniel Zorita, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When KS KRUK's Arkadiusz Brzonkala in the 42nd minute got a chance for a shot 42nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Ecuador's goalie prevented a goal. Julio Vera showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sebastian Szarmach, who was totally free with the ball in the 47th minute. 47 minutes into the match, Sebastian Szarmach had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Julio Vera. Ecuador's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Sebastian Szarmach was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 4-1. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 4-1 at half-time.

53 minutes into the game, Enzo Moreira was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. KS KRUK's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Ecuador the free kick. In the 53rd match minute, KS KRUK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Enzo Moreira to maneuver through the defense. KS KRUK's defense didn't have a chance, in the 57th minute, when Cristian Sancho scored to the left of an out of position Arkadiusz Mondrowski, making the score, 4-2. KS KRUK made a substitution. Arkadiusz Nigbor replaced Damazy Wasikowski. KS KRUK's Arkadiusz Damaski was substituted for Arkadiusz Gall. Daniel Zorita fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 67th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Arkadiusz Mondrowski having to interfere. Daniel Zorita received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 72nd minute. Arkadiusz Mondrowski tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Julio Vera took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Arkadiusz Perkowski, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a defensive mix-up in KS KRUK's zone, Cristian Sancho stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Arkadiusz Mondrowski 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. After 84 played minutes Ecuador got a freekick which was hit by Antonio Arias. In the 84th minute of the match Sebastian Gasteiz shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Julio Vera showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Julio Vera made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Arkadiusz Perkowski in the 88th minute of play. In the 90th match minute, Ecuador was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Primitivo Andino to maneuver through the defense. After 91 played minutes, KS KRUK's Sebastian Gasteiz shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Julio Vera came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in KS KRUK reached it. Cristian Sancho blasted a shot towards the goal in the 92nd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Arkadiusz Mondrowski having to make a save. Luis Andino struck a weak shot in the 94th minute. Arkadiusz Mondrowski didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Ecuador. After a rather tough play, Ecuador's Antonio Arias got a free kick in the 96th minute. The KS KRUK support was delighted with a win in a match that could easily have ended differently.