Arena Ximbocú
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34,
Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Ezequiel Pereira took the kick off in the first half of the match. 6 minutes into the game, Ecuador's Daniel Zorita nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Daniel Anaya made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Julio Vera was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Ezequiel Pereira showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-1 in the 9 minute of play. In the 13th minute, Cristian Sancho made a precise shot to the right of Daniel Anaya. Lobo Guará's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-2. If Ezequiel Pereira had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 15th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 17 minutes into the match, Cristian Sancho had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Daniel Anaya. Lobo Guará's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Cristian Sancho was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-3. In the 20th minute the ball was on its way in behind Ecuador's goalkeeper Julio Vera, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 21st minute of the match Lobo Guará got a corner. Ecuador's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Kerimhan Özonder ran over to the corner to take the kick. An unexpectedly hard shot by Daniel Zorita in the 25th minute of play forced Lobo Guará's goalkeeper Daniel Anaya to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ezequiel Pereira in the 27th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Julio Vera saved Ecuador from getting behind. Daniel Anaya showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Felix Montenegro, who was totally free with the ball in the 28th minute. 29 minutes had been played when some careless play by Lobo Guará's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Daniel Zorita was slow to take the kick. During this time Ecuador's players had a chance to rest. After taking down the ball on Ecuador's corner Daniel Zorita fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Daniel Anaya quite easily take care of the ball. In the 32nd minute Cristian Sancho shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Daniel Anaya saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 35th minute, Ezequiel Pereira made a precise shot to the right of Julio Vera. Ecuador's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-3. Ecuador's Julio Vera played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ezequiel Pereira in the 38th minute of play. Daniel Anaya made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Daniel Zorita in the 39th minute of play. 41 minutes had been played when some careless play by Ecuador's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Kerimhan Özonder was slow to take the kick. During this time Lobo Guará's players had a chance to rest. Lobo Guará's Vlad Imperiale was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Julio Vera in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 2-3 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.
When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Daniel Zorita made a kick off. Daniel Zorita charged in rather forcefully in the 58th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Daniel Zorita the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 58th minute, Daniel Zorita hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Lobo Guará made a substitution. Aykut Adar replaced Kerimhan Özonder. Lobo Guará's Willian Caca-Rato was substituted for Berker Başhekim. Lobo Guará made a substitution. Ciro de Moraes replaced Ezequiel Pereira. Daniel Zorita kicked well hit freekick during the 59th minute of the match. The supporters of Ecuador booed when Lobo Guará was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 61 match minutes in a wonderful position. Aykut Adar didn't get a good kick on the ball. Cristian Sancho struck a weak shot in the 62nd minute. Daniel Anaya didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Ecuador. Ciro de Moraes'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 66th minute of play. At last the ball reached Ciro de Moraes at the corner, ending with a kick to difficult to stop for the goalkeeper of Ecuador. 3-3. Ciro de Moraes received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 73rd minute. Julio Vera tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. If Daniel Zorita had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 79th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When Lobo Guará's Ciro de Moraes in the 85th minute got a chance for a shot 85th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Ecuador's goalie prevented a goal. In the 87th minute Ciro de Moraes shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Julio Vera saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 88 minutes had been played when some careless play by Ecuador's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Kokki Mon was slow to take the kick. During this time Lobo Guará's players had a chance to rest. Cristian Sancho's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 93rdth minute, Daniel Anaya skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. After having played for 94 minutes, Willian Caca-Rato managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Lobo Guará's supporters crossed their fingers, but Willian Caca-Rato was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Julio Vera showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Willian Caca-Rato in the 94th minute of the match. Daniel Anaya took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cristian Sancho, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ecuador were disappointed that they only managed a draw, even though they felt themselves to be the better team.
Change language
