Challenge

Claudio D. Borghi
Spectators: 39 (Terracing: 30, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Petruț Fințescu started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. In the 7thth minute of the game Petruț Fințescu who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Ecuador's Julio Vera was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 10th minute Cristian Sancho shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rigoberto Nazario saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Rigoberto Nazario showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cristian Sancho in the 13th minute of the match. 16 minutes into the match, Ecuador's goalkeeper Julio Vera had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Ruperto Matei. After some careless play in the Argentinos Juniors defense, Daniel Zorita kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Rigoberto Nazario. The Argentinos Juniors fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Rigoberto Nazario should have stopped the shot. Argentinos Juniors's Rigoberto Nazario played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cristian Sancho in the 22nd minute of play. Rigoberto Nazario 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 24th minute. In the 25th minute Ecuador were awarded a corner. Daniel Zorita went to the cornerflag to take it. Ecuador's Agustín Saelices was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Rigoberto Nazario in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. In the 28th minute Felix Montenegro shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rigoberto Nazario saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 28th minute Felix Montenegro shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rigoberto Nazario saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Rigoberto Nazario showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Luis Andino in the 35th minute of the match. When the match clock showed 38 minutes, the score became 1-3 when Cristian Sancho sped through Argentinos Juniors's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Rigoberto Nazario. In the 45th match minute, Ecuador was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Juan Sebastián Puig to maneuver through the defense. Mats Falch blasted a shot towards the goal in the 45th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Julio Vera having to make a save. After the first half Ecuador were leading 1-3. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

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. When Argentinos Juniors's Sven de Zwaan in the 52nd minute got a chance for a shot 52nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Ecuador's goalie prevented a goal. 57 minutes into the match, Ecuador's goal looked a bit too open when Petruț Fințescu came free, but Julio Vera reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Rigoberto Nazario 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 59th minute. Rigoberto Nazario took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cristian Sancho, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Rigoberto Nazario took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cristian Sancho, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Rigoberto Nazario made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cristian Sancho in the 61st minute of play. Rigoberto Nazario had great luck who in the 61stth minute grab hold of the ball when Cristian Sancho from a short distance tried to put the ball inside the right post. In the 67th minute Cristian Sancho shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rigoberto Nazario saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 69 minutes had been played when some careless play by Argentinos Juniors'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. Ecuador's Daniel Zorita was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Rigoberto Nazario in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. A collision led to Argentinos Juniors getting a freekick after 75 minutes play. Ruperto Matei hit a great ball. In the 81st minute, Felix Montes hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Julio Vera took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Petruț Fințescu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 88 minutes into the match, Argentinos Juniors's goalkeeper Rigoberto Nazario had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Daniel Zorita. Mats Falch's late challenge caught a Ecuador's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Mats Falch helped the player get up and apologised. Mats Falch hit a great freekick 89 minutes into the match. The supporters of Argentinos Juniors booed when Ecuador was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 92 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cristian Sancho didn't get a good kick on the ball. Ecuador's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.