Challenge

Eaton Park
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Alessandro Sacchi made the kick off which started today's match. After having played for 5 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. In the 6th minute of the game, Jakub Zoufalý landed unfortunately after trying to head the ball, and pulled a muscle in the back, so badly that he had to leave the field. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Antonio Arias during the 6th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Stratton FC booed when Ecuador was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 8 match minutes in a wonderful position. Antonio Arias didn't get a good kick on the ball. 10 minutes into the match, Stratton FC's goal looked a bit too open when Daniel Zorita came free, but Lawrance See reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 13th minute, Alessandro Sacchi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Daniel Zorita fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 15th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Lawrance See having to interfere. In the 18th minute Daniel Zorita shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Lawrance See saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 23rd match minute, Ecuador was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Primitivo Andino to maneuver through the defense. A long shot from Bradshaw Waller in the 24th minute of play was well struck, but Julio Vera made a really good save at the right post. Stratton FC's Lawrance See played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Luis Andino in the 26th minute of play. In the 28th minute Agustín Saelices shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Lawrance See saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Lawrance See took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cristian Sancho, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, Ecuador's Camilo Gisbert got a free kick in the 31st minute. In the 32nd minute of the match Bradshaw Waller shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Julio Vera showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. When Ecuador's Daniel Zorita in the 38th minute got a chance for a shot 38th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Stratton FC's goalie prevented a goal. Juan Sebastián Puig sent away a hard shot on goal in the 40th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. After some fancy dribbling in the 42nd minute, Alessandro Sacchi managed to get in a good position for a shot. Stratton FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Alessandro Sacchi was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Julio Vera breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Ecuador's Julio Vera proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 43rd minute of the match, managed to save Ecuador from getting a goal against them. Lawrance See took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Daniel Zorita, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side.

The wind increased when Daniel Zorita made the kick off in the second half. Stratton FC's Lawrance See proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 51st minute of the match, managed to save Stratton FC from getting a goal against them. Matthew Grieve hit a great freekick 52 minutes into the match. 54 minutes in the game, Cristian Sancho fired away an excellent shot, which passed to the side of the right post without Lawrance See having to interfere. 55 minutes into the match, Daniel Zorita had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Lawrance See. Stratton FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Daniel Zorita was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. Alessandro Sacchi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 59th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Julio Vera having to interfere. After having played for 60 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. Julio Vera showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Irving Mcjunkins, who was totally free with the ball in the 64th minute. Ecuador's Julio Vera played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Irving Mcjunkins in the 64th minute of play. With a little luck, Stratton FC's Lawrance See got control of the ball when Daniel Zorita tried to sneak it across the goal line. 66 minutes into the match, Cristian Sancho dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Lawrance See, 0-2. The audience thought a goal was coming when Daniel Zorita got free with Lawrance See in the 70th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. A collision led to Stratton FC getting a freekick after 71 minutes play. Matthew Grieve hit a great ball. In the 72nd minute, Luis Andino fired away a killer shot towards the goal that, to the delight of Lawrance See, passed just outside the right post. 74 minutes into the match, Stratton FC's goalkeeper Lawrance See had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Cristian Sancho. Alessandro Sacchi might have been able to make a better finish in the 76th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Julio Vera. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Alessandro Sacchi ran back to his position shaking his head. In the 77th minute, Daniel Zorita got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Irving Mcjunkins'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 79th minute of play. Agustín Saelices fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 82nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Lawrance See having to interfere. Luis Andino was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 83rd minute. Ecuador's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. Stratton FC's Irving Mcjunkins got a good chance for a goal in the 85th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The supporters of Stratton FC booed when Ecuador was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 86 match minutes in a wonderful position. Juan Sebastián Puig didn't get a good kick on the ball. Julio Vera showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Irving Mcjunkins, who was totally free with the ball in the 87th minute. Julio Vera made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alessandro Sacchi in the 91st minute of play. A collision led to Stratton FC getting a freekick after 91 minutes play. Brynn Andrews hit a great ball. 92 minutes into the game, Cristian Sancho cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-3. Lawrance See was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Ecuador's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.