Challenge

Western Springs
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) An unexpectedly hard shot by Felix Montenegro in the 5th minute of play forced Western Springs FC's goalkeeper Hal Mackey to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 6th minute, Daniel Zorita managed to get in a good position for a shot. Ecuador's supporters rose to their feet, but Daniel Zorita was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Hal Mackey breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Hal Mackey showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Daniel Zorita in the 6th minute of the match. Julio Vera made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Garrett Brock in the 12th minute of play. Ecuador's Julio Vera played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Garrett Brock in the 12th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cristian Sancho in the 14th minute of play forced Western Springs FC's goalkeeper Hal Mackey to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 14 minutes into the game, Cristian Sancho cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Hal Mackey was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 17 minutes into the match, Western Springs FC's goal looked a bit too open when Cristian Sancho came free, but Hal Mackey reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Western Springs FC's Garrett Brock got a good chance for a goal in the 23rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Julio Vera made a fantastic save in the 24th minute, when Emmanuel Corley sent off a good shot on target. The supporters of Ecuador booed when Western Springs FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 25 match minutes in a wonderful position. Lionel Egan didn't get a good kick on the ball. Hal Mackey made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cristian Sancho in the 26th minute of play. Cristian Sancho sent away a hard shot on goal in the 29th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Hal Mackey 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 35th minute. The supporters of Ecuador booed when Western Springs FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 39 match minutes in a wonderful position. Colby Saucedo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Julio Vera made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Garrett Brock in the 41st minute of play. 46 minutes into the match, Western Springs FC's goal looked a bit too open when Cristian Sancho came free, but Hal Mackey reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After the first half Ecuador were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

When Western Springs FC's Emmanuel Corley in the 55th minute got a chance for a shot 55th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Ecuador's goalie prevented a goal. After having played for 56 minutes, Cristian Sancho managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Ecuador's supporters crossed their fingers, but Cristian Sancho was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Hal Mackey made an important save on a dangerous shot by Daniel Zorita in the 63rd minute. In the 65th match minute, Western Springs FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cory Lowry to maneuver through the defense. When Frankie Russell fell near the penalty area in the 74th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Western Springs FC's protests and gave Frankie Russell a yellow card for diving instead. Frankie Russell kicked well hit freekick during the 74th minute of the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Cristian Sancho got free with Hal Mackey in the 80th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 81st minute, Stevie Goddard hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Hal Mackey made a fantastic save in the 83rd minute, when Cristian Sancho sent off a good shot on target. The audience thought a goal was coming when Daniel Zorita got free with Hal Mackey in the 85th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Western Springs FC's goalkeeper couldn't reach when Daniel Zorita 85 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 0-2. 88 minutes into the match, Western Springs FC's goalkeeper Hal Mackey had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Daniel Zorita. 90 minutes into the match, Ecuador's Cristian Sancho sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Hal Mackey narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Ecuador's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Daniel Zorita in the 91st minute. Julio Vera took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Emmanuel Corley, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After having played for 97 minutes, Cristian Sancho managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Ecuador's supporters crossed their fingers, but Cristian Sancho was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal.