Challenge

Øysvoll Stadion
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Hans-Martin Torvund made the kick off which started today's match. Hans-Martin Torvund sent away a hard shot on goal in the 4th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. An unexpectedly hard shot by Daniel Zorita in the 6th minute of play forced Rock Hard FC's goalkeeper Kenneth Drange to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 12th minute Daniel Zorita shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Kenneth Drange saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 12th minute, Daniel Zorita made a precise shot to the right of Kenneth Drange. Rock Hard FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. Daniel Zorita recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 16th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Cristian Sancho received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 19th minute. Kenneth Drange tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 23 minutes into the match, Rock Hard FC's goal looked a bit too open when Cristian Sancho came free, but Kenneth Drange reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Kenneth Drange 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 23rd minute. When the match had gone on for 26 minutes, Hans-Martin Torvund put it in 1-1 from a short distance just to the right of Julio Vera. Tage Øye kicked well hit freekick during the 33rd minute of the match. In the 35th minute of the match Ecuador got a corner. Rock Hard 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. An unexpectedly hard shot by Daniel Zorita in the 41st minute of play forced Rock Hard FC's goalkeeper Kenneth Drange to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Daniel Zorita blasted a shot towards the goal in the 46th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Kenneth Drange having to make a save. 48 minutes into the game, Ecuador's Cristian Sancho nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Kenneth Drange made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. The Rock Hard FC players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Ecuador were winning 1-2.

After having played for 65 minutes, Daniel Zorita managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Ecuador's supporters crossed their fingers, but Daniel Zorita was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. With a little luck, Rock Hard FC's Kenneth Drange got control of the ball when Daniel Zorita tried to sneak it across the goal line. After 68 played minutes Rock Hard FC got a freekick which was hit by Åsmund Sørby. If Felix Montenegro had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 71st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Hans-Martin Torvund received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 74th minute. Julio Vera tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When Rock Hard FC's Hans-Martin Torvund in the 76th minute got a chance for a shot 76th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Ecuador's goalie prevented a goal. Agustín Saelices kicked well hit freekick during the 79th minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in Ecuador's zone, Sigve Ramberg stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Julio Vera came out of the goal and Sigve Ramberg tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After 82 played minutes Rock Hard FC got a freekick which was hit by Marius Sollie. Eilert Totland received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 88th minute. Julio Vera tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Kenneth Drange was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Cristian Sancho showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-3 in the 93 minute of play. Julio Vera took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sigve Ramberg, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ecuador played a much better game than Rock Hard FC and deserved their victory. The Rock Hard FC players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.