Challenge

Estadio El Caldero
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Urrutia Chavarria made the kick off which started today's match. Fausto Sotres showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cristian Sancho in the 4th minute of the match. Siete de Octubre's Fausto Sotres played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Daniel Zorita in the 7th minute of play. After some careless play in the Siete de Octubre defense, Daniel Zorita kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Fausto Sotres. The Siete de Octubre fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Fausto Sotres should have stopped the shot. Fausto Sotres took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cristian Sancho, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Siete de Octubre's Fausto Sotres played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Daniel Zorita in the 14th minute of play. Fausto Sotres 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 a defensive mix-up in Ecuador's zone, Urrutia Chavarria stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Julio Vera came out of the goal and Urrutia Chavarria tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Julio Vera made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ascencio Vicuña in the 18th minute. A collision led to Siete de Octubre getting a freekick after 26 minutes play. Mendoza Truebano hit a great ball. Cristian Sancho's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Fausto Sotres read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 29th minute of play. A well-hit corner resulted in Luis Andino heading the ball towards the goal, but to his dismay he misdirected it and missed the goal completely. After a rather tough play, Siete de Octubre's Mendoza Truebano got a free kick in the 33rd minute. When Ecuador's Cristian Sancho in the 34th minute got a chance for a shot 34th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Siete de Octubre's goalie prevented a goal. Siete de Octubre's Fausto Sotres played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Daniel Zorita in the 36th minute of play. Julio Vera had great luck who in the 40thth minute grab hold of the ball when Urrutia Chavarria from a short distance tried to put the ball inside the right post. A collision led to Ecuador getting a freekick after 42 minutes play. Cristian Sancho hit a great ball. In the 44th minute, Ascencio Vicuña hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-1 lead.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Daniel Zorita stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. In the 54th match minute, Siete de Octubre was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Urrutia Chavarria to maneuver through the defense. 56 minutes into the match, Siete de Octubre's goalkeeper Fausto Sotres had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Daniel Zorita. Fausto Sotres made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cristian Sancho in the 58th minute of play. Daniel Zorita came free with the goalkeeper in the 62nd minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Fausto Sotres could save by the left post. The audience thought a goal was coming when Agustín Saelices got free with Fausto Sotres in the 64th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. If Cristian Sancho had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 70th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Siete de Octubre's Aquilino Dubardo was substituted for Ordóñez Caloca. A hard shot 74 in the game by Daniel Zorita from a close distance when the talented Fausto Sotres managed to make a qualified save. Siete de Octubre's players were relieved. The supporters of Ecuador booed when Siete de Octubre was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 75 match minutes in a wonderful position. Aguirre Vialpando didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 78 minutes, Ascencio Vicuña mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Siete de Octubre and the Ecuador players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 78 played minutes Siete de Octubre got a freekick which was hit by Ascencio Vicuña. In the 82nd 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. The audience thought a goal was coming when Daniel Zorita got free with Fausto Sotres in the 84th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 85th minute of the match Ecuador got a corner. Siete de Octubre'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. In the 93rd minute, Mendoza Truebano hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 94 played minutes Siete de Octubre got a freekick which was hit by Aquilino Dubardo. When the match was over Ecuador could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than Siete de Octubre throughout the match.