Challenge

S.S. Karaboudjan
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Daniel Zorita made the kick off which started today's match. In the 3rd minute Daniel Zorita shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Marcelinho Abraão saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Fernandinho Albuquerque in the 6th minute of play forced Ecuador's goalkeeper Julio Vera to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Fernandinho Albuquerque in the 11th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Julio Vera saved Ecuador from getting behind. 12 minutes had been played when some careless play by Ecuador's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Felippe Monteiro was slow to take the kick. During this time Karaboudjan's players had a chance to rest. Karaboudjan's Yuri Teixeira was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Julio Vera in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. When the match clock showed 13 minutes, the score became 1-1 when Aírton Oliveira sped through Ecuador's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Julio Vera. After a defensive mix-up in Karaboudjan's zone, Cristian Sancho stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Marcelinho Abraão came out of the goal and Cristian Sancho tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Karaboudjan's Marcelinho Abraão played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cristian Sancho in the 23rd minute of play. The supporters of Ecuador booed when Karaboudjan was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 25 match minutes in a wonderful position. Rafael Godoi didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 25th minute, Daniel Zorita sent off a long shot on goal, but the shot was nowhere near the goal and Karaboudjan's Marcelinho Abraão didn't even have to move. Karaboudjan's Marcelinho Abraão played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cristian Sancho in the 27th minute of play. When Daniel Zorita came up free with the goalie in the 31st 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 33rd minute Cristian Sancho shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Marcelinho Abraão saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The supporters of Ecuador booed when Karaboudjan was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 36 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fernandinho Albuquerque didn't get a good kick on the ball. Daniel Zorita struck a weak shot in the 44th minute. Marcelinho Abraão didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Ecuador. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The wind increased when Fernandinho Albuquerque made the kick off in the second half. An unexpectedly hard shot by Luizão Peixoto in the 51st minute of play forced Ecuador's goalkeeper Julio Vera to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a little luck, Karaboudjan's Marcelinho Abraão got control of the ball when Cristian Sancho tried to sneak it across the goal line. After having played for 62 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. Rafael Godoi hit a great freekick 64 minutes into the match. Aírton Oliveira sent away a hard shot on goal in the 67th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Marcelinho Abraão made an important save on a dangerous shot by Daniel Zorita in the 71st minute. After having played for 74 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. 76 minutes into the game, Wilson Bezerra was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Karaboudjan's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Ecuador the free kick. Wilson Bezerra hit a great freekick 76 minutes into the match. When Cristian Sancho came up free with the goalie in the 77th 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 Cristian Sancho couldn't finish the play. When Fernandinho Albuquerque came up free with the goalie in the 83rd minute, the Karaboudjan 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 Fernandinho Albuquerque couldn't finish the play. After a rather tough play, Karaboudjan's Emanuel Galvão got a free kick in the 87th minute. Fernandinho Albuquerque kicked well hit freekick during the 93rd minute of the match. Marcelinho Abraão made a fantastic save in the 94th minute, when Cristian Sancho sent off a good shot on target.