Challenge

CAPIXABA
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Daniel Zorita kicked off to start the match. In the 2nd minute the ball was on its way in behind Ecuador's goalkeeper Julio Vera, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 4 minutes had been played when some careless play by Ecuador's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Valdomiro Teixeira was slow to take the kick. During this time FLU ES fc's players had a chance to rest. Pedro Luiz Sergipano showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cristian Sancho in the 5th minute of the match. Pedro Luiz Sergipano took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Daniel Zorita, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 12 played minutes FLU ES fc got a freekick which was hit by Shen Xi Bang. When FLU ES fc's Rustam Arsenievich in the 14th minute got a chance for a shot 14th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Ecuador's goalie prevented a goal. Pedro Luiz Sergipano 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 17th minute. After 21 played minutes FLU ES fc got a freekick which was hit by Alvaro Lupi. Cristian Sancho struck a weak shot in the 27th minute. Pedro Luiz Sergipano didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Ecuador. Rustam Arsenievich'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 29th minute of play. Daniel Zorita scored 0-1 in the 30th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Pedro Luiz Sergipano, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. After a rather tough play, Ecuador's Felix Montes got a free kick in the 32nd minute. Julio Vera didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Rustam Arsenievich went, in the 33rd minute, to the upper right corner, 1-1 was the resulting score. Pedro Luiz Sergipano took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cristian Sancho, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a defensive mix-up in Ecuador's zone, Rustam Arsenievich stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Julio Vera came out of the goal and Rustam Arsenievich tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Nico Loureiro during the 41st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 41st match minute, FLU ES fc was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nico Loureiro to maneuver through the defense. Rustam Arsenievich was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 45th minute. FLU ES fc's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. After a rather tough play, FLU ES fc's Nico Loureiro got a free kick in the 47th minute. In the 47th minute of the match Daniel Zorita shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Pedro Luiz Sergipano showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Rustam Arsenievich made a kick off. In the 57th minute Shen Xi Bang shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Julio Vera saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Cristian Sancho received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 58th minute. Pedro Luiz Sergipano tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Nico Loureiro hit a great freekick 59 minutes into the match. Luis Andino sent away a hard shot on goal in the 61st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 67th minute, Nico Loureiro hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Pedro Luiz Sergipano made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Luis Andino in the 68th minute of play. Pedro Luiz Sergipano made an important save on a dangerous shot by Daniel Zorita in the 74th minute. Pedro Luiz Sergipano made an important save on a dangerous shot by Daniel Zorita in the 80th minute. Pedro Luiz Sergipano made an important save on a dangerous shot by Daniel Zorita in the 82nd minute. After 83 played minutes FLU ES fc got a freekick which was hit by Valdomiro Teixeira. Felix Montes hit a great freekick 86 minutes into the match. When Rustam Arsenievich came up free with the goalie in the 87th minute, the FLU ES fc 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 Rustam Arsenievich couldn't finish the play. 91 minutes into the game, FLU ES fc's Rustam Arsenievich 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, 2-1. In the 94th minute, Daniel Zorita 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. The FLU ES fc support was delighted with a win in a match that could easily have ended differently.