Challenge

Tarnfield Park
Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Christopher Buxton made the kick off and thus started the match. A hard shot 7 in the game by Christopher Buxton from a close distance when the talented Julio Vera managed to make a qualified save. Ecuador's players were relieved. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Christopher Buxton in the 8th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Julio Vera saved Ecuador from getting behind. In the 10th minute Cristian Sancho shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Per-Olof Brovall saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When Daniel Zorita came up free with the goalie in the 11th 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. Julio Vera showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Christopher Buxton, who was totally free with the ball in the 12th minute. Per-Olof Brovall took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Felix Montenegro, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The crowd rose to their feet as Yeadon United's Christopher Buxton slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Julio Vera. That made the score 1-0 after 15 minutes of play. Ecuador's Julio Vera played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Milosz Pozorski in the 19th minute of play. Felix Montenegro received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 20th minute. Per-Olof Brovall tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Julio Vera showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Milosz Pozorski, who was totally free with the ball in the 22nd minute. Daniel Zorita received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 26th minute. Per-Olof Brovall tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 27th minute, Kyrylo Korniychuk hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 28th minute, Cristian Sancho 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. 30 minutes into the match, Ecuador's goalkeeper Julio Vera had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Videl Larrañaga. A nice corner shot did that Christopher Buxton got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Julio Vera quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. Per-Olof Brovall 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 35 minutes Yeadon United's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Daniel Zorita who took care of the corner kick. Per-Olof Brovall showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Daniel Zorita, who was totally free with the ball in the 39th minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Christopher Buxton got free with Julio Vera in the 40th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 42ndth minute of the game Videl Larrañaga who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Ecuador's Julio Vera was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Yeadon United's zone, Cristian Sancho stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Per-Olof Brovall 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. In the 45th minute, Luis Andino made a precise shot to the right of Per-Olof Brovall. Yeadon United's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-1. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Daniel Zorita was the one to do the kick off. The audience thought a goal was coming when Cristian Sancho got free with Per-Olof Brovall in the 52nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Per-Olof Brovall made an important save on a dangerous shot by Felix Montenegro in the 53rd minute. 53 minutes into the match, Felix Montenegro dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Per-Olof Brovall, 1-2. 56 minutes into the game, Daniel Zorita cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-3. Per-Olof Brovall was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Yeadon United's Yves Bonheur was substituted for Kevin Nancy. Christopher Buxton received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 63rd minute. Julio Vera tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The audience was convinced that Christopher Buxton's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Julio Vera was relentless in the 66th minute of the game. Ecuador's Daniel Zorita got a good chance for a goal in the 67th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 68th minute Christopher Buxton shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Julio Vera saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Cristian Sancho recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 69th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After a defensive mix-up in Ecuador's zone, Kyrylo Korniychuk stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Julio Vera came out of the goal and Kyrylo Korniychuk tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Luis Andino kicked well hit freekick during the 73rd minute of the match. After 77 played minutes Agustín Saelices rounded Yeadon United's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 1-5. After 80 minutes of play, Ecuador's Daniel Zorita made it 1-6 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Per-Olof Brovall was left in no man's land by his defense there! Cristian Sancho in the 83rdth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Per-Olof Brovall, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Luis Andino could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 88th minute of the match, but Per-Olof Brovall made a huge save. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 89th minute of the game. One of Ecuador:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Yeadon United:s goal. Julio Vera had in the 90thth minute some difficulties stopping Christopher Buxton's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. 90 minutes into the game, Yeadon United's Christopher Buxton nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Julio Vera made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-6. Daniel Zorita kicked well hit freekick during the 98th minute of the match. The Yeadon United supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Ecuador's performance. The match ended with a win for Ecuador.