Challenge

Estadio el Grafo
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Ecuador's Daniel Zorita started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. The supporters of Ecuador booed when Real Sla-wa C.F was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 2 match minutes in a wonderful position. Radoslaw Zieba didn't get a good kick on the ball. Ziemowit Tomaszewski hit a great freekick 3 minutes into the match. 7 minutes into the match, Ecuador's goal looked a bit too open when Jedrzej Podolski came free, but Julio Vera reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Real Sla-wa C.F were awarded a corner in the 8th minute after Ecuador's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Tytus Misiewicz took the corner. 10 minutes into the match, Real Sla-wa C.F's goal looked a bit too open when Daniel Zorita came free, but Zumar Malet reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Zumar Malet took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Daniel Zorita, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Zumar Malet showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Daniel Zorita in the 13th minute of the match. Julio Vera made a fantastic save in the 15th minute, when Jedrzej Podolski sent off a good shot on target. With a little luck, Ecuador's Julio Vera got control of the ball when Jedrzej Podolski tried to sneak it across the goal line. Jedrzej Podolski could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 15th minute of the match, but Julio Vera made a huge save. Radoslaw Zieba hit a great freekick 16 minutes into the match. 16 minutes into the match, Ecuador's Daniel Zorita broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. After 19 played minutes Real Sla-wa C.F got a freekick which was hit by Ke Xi. In the 23rd minute Daniel Zorita shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Zumar Malet saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Daniel Zorita in the 27th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Zumar Malet saved Real Sla-wa C.F from getting behind. Zumar Malet showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Agustín Saelices, who was totally free with the ball in the 29th minute. Daniel Zorita sent away a hard shot on goal in the 33rd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 33rd minute Daniel Zorita shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Zumar Malet saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 38th 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. Ziemowit Tomaszewski'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. Ziemowit Tomaszewski helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Ecuador booed when Real Sla-wa C.F was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 39 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ziemowit Tomaszewski didn't get a good kick on the ball. Jedrzej Podolski's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Julio Vera read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 43rd minute of play. In the 47th minute, Tytus Misiewicz hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

Camilo Gisbert got a throw-in 55 minutes in the game and the ball was received by Luis Andino. Julio Vera took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jedrzej Podolski, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Jedrzej Podolski hit a great freekick 61 minutes into the match. Julio Vera showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jedrzej Podolski in the 63rd minute of the match. Zumar Malet showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cristian Sancho in the 65th minute of the match. Julio Vera made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jedrzej Podolski in the 66th minute of play. In the 68th match minute, Ecuador was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Juan Sebastián Puig to maneuver through the defense. Real Sla-wa C.F's Zachary Dulka was substituted for Radoslaw Zieba. Luis Andino charged in rather forcefully in the 71st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Luis Andino the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 71st match minute, Ecuador was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Luis Andino to maneuver through the defense. After 74 played minutes Real Sla-wa C.F got a freekick which was hit by Jedrzej Podolski. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Zdzislaw Weyna during the 77th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Zdzislaw Weyna hit a great freekick 77 minutes into the match. With a little luck, Real Sla-wa C.F's Zumar Malet got control of the ball when Felix Montenegro tried to sneak it across the goal line. 85 minutes into the match, Real Sla-wa C.F's goalkeeper Zumar Malet had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Daniel Zorita. 86 minutes had been played when some careless play by Real Sla-wa C.F's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Daniel Zorita was slow to take the kick. During this time Ecuador's players had a chance to rest. Juan Sebastián Puig made a great header on Ecuador's corner, it was just that Real Sla-wa C.F's Zumar Malet managed to reach the ball for a save. 91 minutes into the match, Real Sla-wa C.F's goalkeeper Zumar Malet had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Daniel Zorita. Daniel Zorita sent away a hard shot on goal in the 92nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 95 minutes into the game, Ke Xi was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Real Sla-wa C.F's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Ecuador the free kick. Ke Xi kicked well hit freekick during the 95th minute of the match. When the referee blew the final whistle, you could see the dissatisfaction in the Ecuador players' eyes. They were disappointed they hadn't taken more from the game.