Challenge

Estadio Olímpico
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Daniel Zorita made the kick off which started today's match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Isidoro Beltran in the 6th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Julio Vera saved Ecuador from getting behind. 7 minutes into the match, Independiente's goalkeeper Pepe Santoro had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Daniel Zorita. The audience thought a goal was coming when Daniel Zorita got free with Pepe Santoro in the 9th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Independiente's Jorg Pieters got a good chance for a goal in the 10th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Pepe Santoro made a fantastic save in the 17th minute, when Daniel Zorita sent off a good shot on target. Sören Bengtsson struck a weak shot in the 19th 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 Independiente. 20 minutes into the match, Independiente's goal looked a bit too open when Felix Montenegro came free, but Pepe Santoro reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ecuador's Julio Vera played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Isidoro Beltran in the 22nd minute of play. Felix Montenegro sent away a hard shot on goal in the 23rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After some careless play in the Independiente defense, Daniel Zorita kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Pepe Santoro. The Independiente fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Pepe Santoro should have stopped the shot. Pepe Santoro made a fantastic save in the 33rd minute, when Daniel Zorita sent off a good shot on target. Pepe Santoro made a fantastic save in the 35th minute, when Daniel Zorita sent off a good shot on target. In the 35th minute, Ecuador's Daniel Zorita ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Pepe Santoro. Pepe Santoro yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 2-0. Pepe Santoro took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Agustín Saelices, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The audience thought a goal was coming when Cristian Sancho got free with Pepe Santoro in the 40th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Julio Vera took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Isidoro Beltran, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 47 played minutes Ecuador got a freekick which was hit by Luis Andino.

After a rather tough play, Ecuador's Daniel Zorita got a free kick in the 55th minute. Julio Vera made an important save on a dangerous shot by Isidoro Beltran in the 59th minute. With a little luck, Ecuador's Julio Vera got control of the ball when Mateo Mendez tried to sneak it across the goal line. Felix Montenegro fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 62nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Pepe Santoro having to interfere. 66 minutes into the match, Ecuador's goalkeeper Julio Vera had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Isidoro Beltran. The corner ended in Florentino Inge almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Ecuador's Julio Vera did a great save. Cristian Sancho fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 74th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Pepe Santoro having to interfere. Pepe Santoro took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Daniel Zorita, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Julio Vera showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Isidoro Beltran, who was totally free with the ball in the 80th minute. Daniel Zorita sent away a hard shot on goal in the 85th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 87 minutes into the match, Ecuador's goalkeeper Julio Vera had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Isidoro Beltran. 88 minutes had been played when some careless play by Ecuador's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Florentino Inge was slow to take the kick. During this time Independiente's players had a chance to rest. The corner ended in Florentino Inge almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Ecuador's Julio Vera did a great save. When Felipe Roldan fell near the penalty area in the 95th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Independiente's protests and gave Felipe Roldan a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Independiente getting a freekick after 95 minutes play. Felipe Roldan hit a great ball. Felix Montenegro fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 96th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Pepe Santoro having to interfere.