Challenge

Príncipe do Loreto
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The supporters of Ecuador booed when ADCR Loreto United FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 8 match minutes in a wonderful position. Rubim Freitas didn't get a good kick on the ball. ADCR Loreto United FC's Vladimiro Matai played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Daniel Zorita in the 9th minute of play. Vladimiro Matai stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Daniel Zorita's shot from short distance in the 11th minute. 13 minutes into the match, ADCR Loreto United FC's goal looked a bit too open when Cristian Sancho came free, but Vladimiro Matai reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Daniel Zorita in the 14th minute of play forced ADCR Loreto United FC's goalkeeper Vladimiro Matai to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Rubim Freitas hit a great freekick 19 minutes into the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cristian Sancho in the 33rd minute of play forced ADCR Loreto United FC's goalkeeper Vladimiro Matai to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ecuador's Julio Vera proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 35th minute of the match, managed to save Ecuador from getting a goal against them. Vladimiro Matai took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cristian Sancho, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of ADCR Loreto United FC booed when Ecuador was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 38 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cristian Sancho didn't get a good kick on the ball. When ADCR Loreto United FC's Sálvio Ribeiro in the 39th minute got a chance for a shot 39th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Ecuador's goalie prevented a goal. Vladimiro Matai took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cristian Sancho, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The audience was convinced that Cristian Sancho's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Vladimiro Matai was relentless in the 43rd minute of the game. When the match had gone on for 43 minutes, Cristian Sancho put it in 0-1 from a short distance just to the right of Vladimiro Matai. After the first half Ecuador were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Sálvio Ribeiro to make the kick off. ADCR Loreto United FC's Sálvio Ribeiro got a good chance for a goal in the 51st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Julio Vera showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cesário Abrantes, who was totally free with the ball in the 52nd minute. 55 minutes into the match, ADCR Loreto United FC's goalkeeper Vladimiro Matai had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Cristian Sancho. Julio Vera made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alfredo Curado in the 56th minute of play. In the 57th minute of the match ADCR Loreto United FC got a corner. Ecuador's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Cesário Abrantes ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner led ADCR Loreto United FC's Cesário Abrantes to fire away a dangerous shot which Julio Vera despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. 60 minutes into the match, Daniel Zorita had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Vladimiro Matai. ADCR Loreto United FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Daniel Zorita was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-2. After a rather tough play, ADCR Loreto United FC's Arthur Maia got a free kick in the 63rd minute. Daniel Zorita received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 67th minute. Vladimiro Matai tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Vladimiro Matai made an important save on a dangerous shot by Cristian Sancho in the 72nd minute. Julio Vera showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Sálvio Ribeiro in the 73rd minute of the match. A collision led to Ecuador getting a freekick after 76 minutes play. Daniel Zorita hit a great ball. Vladimiro Matai 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 79th minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Daniel Zorita got free with Vladimiro Matai in the 87th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort.