Challenge

ARENA OSASCO
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Daniel Zorita got the match started through his kick off. Paulão Alfaks took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Daniel Zorita, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Cristian Sancho's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Paulão Alfaks read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 10th minute of play. In the 16th minute, Armando Rosado hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Daniel Zorita took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 17th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Paulão Alfaks. OSASCO FC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. With an all-out effort, OSASCO FC's Julio Vera threw himself towards the right post 20 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Noel Pimenta, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. When Daniel Zorita came up free with the goalie in the 22nd 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 Daniel Zorita couldn't finish the play. In the 24th minute of the match Ecuador got a corner. OSASCO FC's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Daniel Zorita ran over to the corner to take the kick. Daniel Zorita made a great header on Ecuador's corner, it was just that OSASCO FC's Paulão Alfaks managed to reach the ball for a save. Julio Vera showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Germano Bertassi in the 26th minute of the match. In the 26th match minute, Ecuador was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Luis Andino to maneuver through the defense. Ecuador were awarded a corner in the 34th minute after OSASCO FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Daniel Zorita took the corner. Paulão Alfaks took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Juan Sebastián Puig, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Paulão Alfaks took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cristian Sancho, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. OSASCO FC's Paulão Alfaks played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Daniel Zorita in the 37th minute of play. 38 minutes into the match, OSASCO FC's goal looked a bit too open when Daniel Zorita came free, but Paulão Alfaks reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Paulão Alfaks came out of the goal in the 38th minute to try and stop a shot by Ecuador's Daniel Zorita. But to his dismay, Daniel Zorita quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-1. The supporters of OSASCO FC booed when Ecuador was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 42 match minutes in a wonderful position. Juan Sebastián Puig 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 Conrado Quirino in the 43rd minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in Ecuador's zone, Noel Pimenta stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Julio Vera came out of the goal and Noel Pimenta tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Fellipe Botelho to strike the kick off in the second half. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Noel Pimenta in the 50th 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 54th minute, Daniel Zorita left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Ecuador fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-2. Cristian Sancho fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 57th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Paulão Alfaks having to interfere. With a little luck, OSASCO FC's Paulão Alfaks got control of the ball when Cristian Sancho tried to sneak it across the goal line. Atilano Telo'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. Atilano Telo helped the player get up and apologised. After 65 played minutes OSASCO FC got a freekick which was hit by Atilano Telo. Paulão Alfaks made an important save on a dangerous shot by Felix Montenegro in the 68th minute. Julio Vera showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Noel Pimenta in the 70th minute of the match. Julio Vera showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fellipe Botelho, who was totally free with the ball in the 72nd minute. Germano Bertassi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 73rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The audience thought a goal was coming when Agustín Saelices got free with Paulão Alfaks in the 77th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Noel Pimenta kicked well hit freekick during the 78th minute of the match. Cristian Sancho's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Paulão Alfaks read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 83rd minute of play. In the 85th minute of the match, Cristian Sancho got a very nice opportunity to score, but Paulão Alfaks was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. Daniel Zorita received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 87th minute. Paulão Alfaks tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Daniel Zorita sent away a hard shot on goal in the 91st minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Daniel Zorita received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 94th minute. Paulão Alfaks tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The OSASCO FC fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Ecuador were clearly better and deserved to take the win.