Challenge

Winthont Arena
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Julio Vera showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Hermengildo Nesor in the 4th minute of the match. In the 8th minute Cristian Sancho shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Dennis Beerthuis saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 9th minute Ecuador were awarded a corner. Daniel Zorita went to the cornerflag to take it. After taking down the ball on Ecuador's corner Daniel Zorita fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Dennis Beerthuis quite easily take care of the ball. Dennis Beerthuis made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Daniel Zorita in the 14th minute of play. The supporters of Ecuador booed when Winthont FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 20 match minutes in a wonderful position. Leif Hammarberg didn't get a good kick on the ball. Dennis Beerthuis showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Daniel Zorita in the 31st minute of the match. Cristian Sancho recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 33rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 37th minute of the match Yağızalp Öznur sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Julio Vera skillfully saved the ball. In the 39th minute Hermengildo Nesor 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. Ecuador's Julio Vera played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Hermengildo Nesor in the 41st minute of play. Winthont FC's Dennis Beerthuis played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Daniel Zorita in the 45th minute of play. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The audience thought a goal was coming when Daniel Zorita got free with Dennis Beerthuis in the 53rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Camilo Gisbert kicked well hit freekick during the 54th minute of the match. In the 55th minute Hermengildo Nesor 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. After a defensive mix-up in Winthont FC's zone, Cristian Sancho stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Dennis Beerthuis 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. Felix Montenegro could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 66th minute of the match, but Dennis Beerthuis made a huge save. 69 minutes into the match, Ecuador's Cristian Sancho sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Dennis Beerthuis narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 70th match minute, Winthont FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Leif Hammarberg to maneuver through the defense. In the 71st minute, Leif Hammarberg hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 74 minutes into the match, Winthont FC's Sixto Gorbea sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Julio Vera narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Camilo Gisbert hit a great freekick 75 minutes into the match. Julio Vera showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Sixto Gorbea in the 76th minute of the match. If Sixto Gorbea had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 81st minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. 81 minutes into the match, Ecuador's goal looked a bit too open when Sixto Gorbea came free, but Julio Vera reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Daniel Zorita's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Dennis Beerthuis read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 83rd minute of play. Yağızalp Öznur hit a great freekick 84 minutes into the match. Ecuador's Julio Vera played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Igor Fujara in the 87th minute of play. Sixto Gorbea sent away a hard shot on goal in the 89th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 89th minute Sixto Gorbea 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. 91 minutes into the game, Winthont FC's Sixto Gorbea 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, 2-1. The home crowd let out a huge roar when the referee blew for the end of the game. Winthont FC were victorious despite being under pressure from Ecuador for much of the match.