Challenge

San Siro
Spectators: 41 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Cristian Creangă kicked off to start the match. Iustinian Stanciu who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 4thth minute tested the skills of Julio Vera when he managed to save the team from getting behind. In the 5th minute, Agustín Saelices got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Cristian Sancho blasted a shot towards the goal in the 8th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Codrin Barbăneagră having to make a save. Codrin Barbăneagră took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Daniel Zorita, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Daniel Zorita in the 14th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Codrin Barbăneagră saved AC Milan Tigers from getting behind. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cristian Sancho in the 15th minute of play forced AC Milan Tigers's goalkeeper Codrin Barbăneagră to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Iustinian Stanciu struck a weak shot in the 18th 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 AC Milan Tigers. Codrin Barbăneagră showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cristian Sancho in the 24th minute of the match. 27 minutes into the game, Ecuador's Luis Andino nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Codrin Barbăneagră made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. The supporters of Ecuador booed when AC Milan Tigers was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 34 match minutes in a wonderful position. Viorel Șeicaru didn't get a good kick on the ball. Julio Vera showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Valentin Enciu in the 38th minute of the match. Codrin Barbăneagră made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Daniel Zorita in the 40th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Iosif Sârban in the 41st minute of play forced Ecuador's goalkeeper Julio Vera to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Julio Vera took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Valentin Enciu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 43 played minutes AC Milan Tigers got a freekick which was hit by Petru Lăceanu. AC Milan Tigers made a substitution. Sandu Calboreanu replaced Dumitru Mălăele. After 48 played minutes AC Milan Tigers got a freekick which was hit by Iosif Sârban. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-1 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Daniel Zorita made a kick off. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Cristian Creangă in the 55th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Julio Vera saved Ecuador from getting behind. Daniel Zorita was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 58th minute. Ecuador's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. In the 62nd minute, Agustín Saelices hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. If Daniel Zorita had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 65th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The supporters of Ecuador booed when AC Milan Tigers was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 71 match minutes in a wonderful position. Petru Lăceanu didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Viorel Șeicaru fell near the penalty area in the 72nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored AC Milan Tigers's protests and gave Viorel Șeicaru a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Ecuador booed when AC Milan Tigers was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 72 match minutes in a wonderful position. Viorel Șeicaru didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Ecuador's zone, Cristian Creangă stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Julio Vera came out of the goal and Cristian Creangă tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Daniel Zorita fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 78th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Codrin Barbăneagră having to interfere. The supporters of Ecuador booed when AC Milan Tigers was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 80 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cristian Creangă didn't get a good kick on the ball. A collision led to AC Milan Tigers getting a freekick after 82 minutes play. Valentin Enciu hit a great ball. Julio Vera made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cristian Creangă in the 84th minute of play. After taking down the ball on AC Milan Tigers's corner Costin Ciorobîtcă fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Julio Vera quite easily take care of the ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Costin Ciorobîtcă during the 92nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. During the 95th minute of the match Viorel Șeicaru completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Viorel Șeicaru a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. After 95 played minutes AC Milan Tigers got a freekick which was hit by Viorel Șeicaru. 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.