Challenge

Harpia Arena
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) 9 minutes into the match, Clube Atlético Paulista's goal looked a bit too open when Daniel Zorita came free, but Aden Couzens reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, Ecuador's Camilo Gisbert got a free kick in the 16th minute. Julio Vera took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rickard Ödman, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Felix Montenegro had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 24th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 26 played minutes Clube Atlético Paulista got a freekick which was hit by Pedrinho Aparecido. If Cristian Sancho had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 27th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 31 played minutes Clube Atlético Paulista got a freekick which was hit by Corbett Alonso. After a defensive mix-up in Clube Atlético Paulista's zone, Daniel Zorita stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Aden Couzens came out of the goal and Daniel Zorita tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 37 minutes into the game, Cristian Sancho cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Aden Couzens was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. The corner led Clube Atlético Paulista's Corbett Alonso to fire away a dangerous shot which Julio Vera despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Daniel Zorita received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 46th minute. Aden Couzens tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Daniel Zorita made a kick off. The audience thought a goal was coming when Cristian Sancho got free with Aden Couzens in the 59th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 60th minute, Klaus Nørbom hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Cristian Sancho received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 61st minute. Aden Couzens tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Julio Vera took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rickard Ödman, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 72 minutes into the match, Ecuador's goal looked a bit too open when Rickard Ödman came free, but Julio Vera reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpected shot in the 74th minute by Daniel Zorita got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. 77 minutes into the game, Ecuador's Daniel Zorita nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Aden Couzens made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-3. Ecuador's Julio Vera played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rickard Ödman in the 81st minute of play. Cristian Sancho could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 83rd minute of the match, but Aden Couzens made a huge save. Rickard Ödman scored 1-3 in the 85th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Julio Vera, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Daniel Zorita sent away a hard shot on goal in the 90th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Rickard Ödman received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 93rd minute. Julio Vera tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 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.