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Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) An unexpectedly hard shot by Cherry Evans in the 7th minute of play forced Ecuador's goalkeeper Julio Vera to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. If Daniel Zorita had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 8th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 13 minutes into the match, Ecuador's Luis Andino sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Mehmet Çağakan narrowly saved just below the crossbar. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Daniel Zorita in the 15th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Mehmet Çağakan saved Araklılı Avareler from getting behind. Cherry Evans sent away a hard shot on goal in the 17th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. A collision led to Araklılı Avareler getting a freekick after 19 minutes play. Pacho Papachantzoulis hit a great ball. Alperen Adıgün kicked well hit freekick during the 20th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cristian Sancho in the 21st minute of play forced Araklılı Avareler's goalkeeper Mehmet Çağakan to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The audience was convinced that Cherry Evans's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Julio Vera was relentless in the 23rd minute of the game. Ecuador were awarded a corner in the 31th minute after Araklılı Avareler's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Daniel Zorita took the corner. A well-hit corner resulted in Felix Montes heading the ball towards the goal, but to his dismay he misdirected it and missed the goal completely. Julio Vera made an important save on a dangerous shot by Baycan Selami in the 33rd minute. Mehmet Çağakan showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cristian Sancho, who was totally free with the ball in the 36th minute. In the 37th minute the ball was on its way in behind Araklılı Avareler's goalkeeper Mehmet Çağakan, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 39 minutes into the match, Ecuador's goalkeeper Julio Vera had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Cherry Evans. If Baycan Selami had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 42nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Ecuador's Julio Vera played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cherry Evans in the 46th minute of play. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Daniel Zorita was the one to do the kick off. The supporters of Ecuador booed when Araklılı Avareler was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 51 match minutes in a wonderful position. Eugenio Ross didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cristian Sancho in the 53rd minute of play forced Araklılı Avareler's goalkeeper Mehmet Çağakan to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Araklılı Avareler's Cherry Evans in the 55th minute got a chance for a shot 55th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Ecuador's goalie prevented a goal. Ecuador's Julio Vera played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cherry Evans in the 57th minute of play. 58 minutes into the match, Araklılı Avareler's Cherry Evans sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Julio Vera narrowly saved just below the crossbar. With 62 minutes on the clock, Anastasios Bakasetas commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. The goalkeeper, Mehmet Çağakan, was totally fooled by Ecuador's Daniel Zorita, who 64 minutes into the game made a penalty shot that went in on the goalkeeper's left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alperen Adıgün in the 68th minute of play forced Ecuador's goalkeeper Julio Vera to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Baycan Selami struck a weak shot in the 70th 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 Araklılı Avareler. After 73 played minutes Araklılı Avareler got a freekick which was hit by Ayasya Baycan. Daniel Zorita took the ball and in the 78 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Mehmet Çağakan. Mehmet Çağakan dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-2. A collision led to Araklılı Avareler getting a freekick after 80 minutes play. Alperen Adıgün hit a great ball. Daniel Zorita sent away a hard shot on goal in the 81st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Baycan Selami had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 84th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a rather tough play, Araklılı Avareler's Borys Lodowy got a free kick in the 88th minute. In the 91st match minute, Araklılı Avareler was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Borys Lodowy to maneuver through the defense. Daniel Zorita sent away a hard shot on goal in the 92nd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Cristian Sancho received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 96th minute. Mehmet Çağakan tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The Araklılı Avareler fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Ecuador were clearly better and deserved to take the win.