St Johns Wood
Spectators: 50 (Terracing: 38,
Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Daniel Zorita made the kick off which started today's match. 7 minutes into the match, Symba's goal looked a bit too open when Daniel Zorita came free, but Anis Achour reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 8th match minute, Symba was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gus Wootton to maneuver through the defense. When Tomás San Juan came up free with the goalie in the 10th minute, the Symba 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 Tomás San Juan couldn't finish the play. Julio Vera made an important save on a dangerous shot by Tomás San Juan in the 13th minute. A hard shot 14 in the game by Tomás San Juan from a close distance when the talented Julio Vera managed to make a qualified save. Ecuador's players were relieved. Tacettin Umay'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 18th minute of play. In the 19thth minute of the game Daniel Zorita who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Symba's Anis Achour was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Ecuador's Julio Vera played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tacettin Umay in the 23rd minute of play. 23 minutes into the game, Symba's Tacettin Umay nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Julio Vera made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. Anis Achour took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Daniel Zorita, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Tacettin Umay sent away a hard shot on goal in the 28th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gus Wootton in the 30th minute of play forced Ecuador's goalkeeper Julio Vera to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Daniel Zorita received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 31st minute. Anis Achour tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. If Felix Montenegro had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 35th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Tacettin Umay'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. Tacettin Umay helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Ecuador booed when Symba was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 38 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tacettin Umay didn't get a good kick on the ball. Symba's Anis Achour played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cristian Sancho in the 39th minute of play. Tacettin Umay hit a great freekick 39 minutes into the match. After a rather tough play, Symba's Orlando Queirós got a free kick in the 41st minute. Julio Vera made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sílvio Veiga in the 43rd minute of play. Gus Wootton kicked well hit freekick during the 46th minute of the match. 48 minutes into the match, Felix Montenegro notched a goal, 1-1, to the right of Symba's Anis Achour. Anis Achour was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.
The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Sílvio Veiga to strike the kick off in the second half. A hard shot 57 in the game by Daniel Zorita from a close distance when the talented Anis Achour managed to make a qualified save. Symba's players were relieved. The nice shot from Daniel Zorita in the 57thth minute just in front of the goal should have ended in point on the board, but Anis Achour had a great feel for the game and superbly saved the ball from getting in by the left post. Julio Vera took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tacettin Umay, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 66 minutes into the match, Ecuador's Cristian Sancho sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Anis Achour narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Sílvio Veiga in the 70th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Julio Vera prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 73rd match minute, Symba was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Garry Mann to maneuver through the defense. A nice corner shot did that Luis Andino got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Anis Achour quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. Julio Vera took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sílvio Veiga, 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 Tomás San Juan, who was totally free with the ball in the 81st minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Sílvio Veiga in the 82nd minute of play forced Ecuador's goalkeeper Julio Vera to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 83 minutes had been played when some careless play by Ecuador's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Gus Wootton was slow to take the kick. During this time Symba's players had a chance to rest. Julio Vera showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sílvio Veiga, who was totally free with the ball in the 87th minute. The supporters of Symba booed when Ecuador was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 87 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cristian Sancho didn't get a good kick on the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 88th minute, Sílvio Veiga managed to get in a good position for a shot. Symba's supporters rose to their feet, but Sílvio Veiga was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Julio Vera breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 92nd minute, Cristian Sancho 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 Tacettin Umay, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Cristian Sancho came up free with the goalie in the 95th 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 hard shot 98 in the game by Daniel Zorita from a close distance when the talented Anis Achour managed to make a qualified save. Symba's players were relieved. Ecuador were disappointed that they only managed a draw, even though they felt themselves to be the better team.
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