Challenge

Metropolitano
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Cristian Sancho sent away a hard shot on goal in the 4th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. After having played for 8 minutes, Emiliano Lesardo managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Estudiantes de Merida FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Emiliano Lesardo was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Bambang Sagala showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Daniel Zorita in the 10th minute of the match. When Cristian Sancho came up free with the goalie in the 13th minute, the Ecuador 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 Cristian Sancho couldn't finish the play. A collision led to Ecuador getting a freekick after 17 minutes play. Daniel Zorita hit a great ball. Bambang Sagala made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Daniel Zorita in the 19th minute of play. 19 minutes into the match, Daniel Zorita had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Bambang Sagala. Estudiantes de Merida FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Daniel Zorita was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. Estudiantes de Merida FC's Bambang Sagala played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Daniel Zorita in the 22nd minute of play. Bambang Sagala took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cristian Sancho, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 25th minute, Cristian Sancho left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Ecuador fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-2. Cristian Sancho struck a weak shot in the 30th minute. Bambang Sagala didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Ecuador. Emiliano Lesardo could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 32nd minute of the match, but Julio Vera made a huge save. If Emiliano Lesardo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 34th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Julio Vera showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Claudinei Canido in the 36th minute of the match. 41 minutes into the match, Estudiantes de Merida FC's goal looked a bit too open when Daniel Zorita came free, but Bambang Sagala reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Estudiantes de Merida FC's Bambang Sagala played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cristian Sancho in the 42nd minute of play. If Daniel Zorita had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 47th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The Estudiantes de Merida FC players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Ecuador were winning 0-2.

Julio Vera showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Honorio Lario in the 55th minute of the match. Daniel Zorita struck a weak shot in the 60th minute. Bambang Sagala didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Ecuador. Julio Vera took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Honorio Lario, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of Ecuador booed when Estudiantes de Merida FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 62 match minutes in a wonderful position. Garci Vaz didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Estudiantes de Merida FC's Emiliano Lesardo in the 66th minute got a chance for a shot 66th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Ecuador's goalie prevented a goal. Cristian Sancho fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 67th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Bambang Sagala having to interfere. After 69 played minutes Ecuador got a freekick which was hit by Antonio Arias. Bambang Sagala made a fantastic save in the 71st minute, when Cristian Sancho sent off a good shot on target. Julio Vera made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Claudinei Canido in the 76th minute of play. After 80 minutes, Blagoy Gardakov mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Estudiantes de Merida FC and the Ecuador players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 80th match minute, Estudiantes de Merida FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Blagoy Gardakov to maneuver through the defense. The Estudiantes de Merida FC fans' excitement grew in the 85th match minute when Estudiantes de Merida FC's Emiliano Lesardo looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 1-2 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. If Felix Montenegro had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 91st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The supporters of Ecuador booed when Estudiantes de Merida FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 94 match minutes in a wonderful position. Moncho Arzube didn't get a good kick on the ball. When the final whistle sounded Ecuador left the ground with the victory after a much better performance than Estudiantes de Merida FC.