Challenge

Estadio Centenario
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Francisco Seco made the kick off and thus started the match. In the 4th minute, Maximiliano Escribano hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 6th minute Felix Pascua shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Joaquin Gayoso saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 11 minutes into the match, Felix Pascua had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Joaquin Gayoso. Uruguay's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Felix Pascua was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. 15 minutes into the match, Victor Peres had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Joaquin Gayoso. Uruguay's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Victor Peres was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-2. After a rather tough play, Loja S.C.'s Fabian Sala got a free kick in the 19th minute. Uruguay's Joaquin Gayoso played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Victor Peres in the 21st minute of play. When Loja S.C.'s Felix Pascua in the 23rd minute got a chance for a shot 23rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Uruguay's goalie prevented a goal. In the 25th minute, Loja S.C.'s goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Maximiliano Escribano fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. The supporters of Loja S.C. booed when Uruguay was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 26 match minutes in a wonderful position. Francisco Seco didn't get a good kick on the ball. Joaquin Gayoso took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Felix Pascua, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With an all-out effort, Uruguay's Joel Caton threw himself towards the right post 29 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Francisco Seco, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alberto Gisbert in the 31st minute of play forced Loja S.C.'s goalkeeper Joel Caton to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Maximiliano Escribano struck a weak shot in the 34th minute. Joel Caton didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Uruguay. In the 35th match minute, Uruguay was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Francisco Seco to maneuver through the defense. Justavino Centeno took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 36th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Joaquin Gayoso. Uruguay's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Felix Pascua in the 42nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Joaquin Gayoso prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Francisco Seco scored 1-2 in the 44th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Joel Caton, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Joaquin Gayoso showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Victor Peres in the 47th minute of the match. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 1-2.

Francisco Seco sent away a hard shot on goal in the 51st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Alberto Gisbert charged in rather forcefully in the 51st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Alberto Gisbert the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 52nd minute, Alberto Gisbert hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Loja S.C.'s Fabian Sala shoveled away a really nice long shot in the 52nd minute of play. The shot was stopped by Joaquin Gayoso but with some difficulty. An unexpectedly hard shot by Felix Pascua in the 55th minute of play forced Uruguay's goalkeeper Joaquin Gayoso to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 59thth minute of the game Felix Pascua who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Uruguay's Joaquin Gayoso was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Loja S.C.'s Luis-Antonio Barraza was substituted for Felix Pascua. Reasco Landeros made a great header on Loja S.C.'s corner, it was just that Uruguay's Joaquin Gayoso managed to reach the ball for a save. Thanks to some nice moves Victor Peres could shoot a difficult shot in the 65th minute, which Joaquin Gayoso however easily saved by the left post. Luis-Antonio Barraza hit a great freekick 65 minutes into the match. Loja S.C.'s Hidalgo Gallegos was substituted for Justavino Centeno. Luis-Antonio Barraza kicked well hit freekick during the 66th minute of the match. Joaquin Gayoso made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jose Aumada in the 68th minute of play. In the 70th minute of the match Loja S.C. got a corner. Uruguay's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Reasco Landeros ran over to the corner to take the kick. Jose Aumada kicked well hit freekick during the 70th minute of the match. The free kick made by Loja S.C.'s Jose Aumada led to a dangerous shot that went just outside the goal. Joel Caton showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jaime Cazalla, who was totally free with the ball in the 74th minute. After 77 minutes, Luis-Antonio Barraza mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Loja S.C. and the Uruguay players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of Loja S.C. booed when Uruguay was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 80 match minutes in a wonderful position. Bruno Beldad didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 81st minute the ball was on its way in behind Uruguay's goalkeeper Joaquin Gayoso, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 86th minute, Loja S.C.'s Fabricio Vedeja ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Joaquin Gayoso. Joaquin Gayoso yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-3. Pedro Gudesteo kicked well hit freekick during the 93rd minute of the match. Jose Aumada kicked well hit freekick during the 95th minute of the match. Joel Caton showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Francisco Seco, who was totally free with the ball in the 96th minute. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Loja S.C. eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.