National stadium
Spectators: 10300 (Terracing: 7725,
Seating: 2369, VIP seats: 206) Obregón Pardemanos made the kick off and thus started the match. Niculae Ailenei made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Obregón Pardemanos in the 10th minute of play. In the 12th minute, Albert Mironov left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Romania fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. Johnny Ibarra showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Arthur Clarke, who was totally free with the ball in the 17th minute. Obregón Pardemanos took the ball and in the 21 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Niculae Ailenei. Niculae Ailenei dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-1. Johnny Ibarra took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ciprian Toma, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 30 minutes into the game, Obregón Pardemanos recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Niculae Ailenei. Obregón Pardemanos showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-1. 33 minutes into the game, Grigore Dărăscu threw the ball into play from the sideline. Ecuador's Intriago Herquinigo quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. 34 minutes into the match, Ecuador's Obregón Pardemanos sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Niculae Ailenei narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Johnny Ibarra showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ciprian Toma, who was totally free with the ball in the 36th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Arthur Clarke in the 37th minute of play forced Ecuador's goalkeeper Johnny Ibarra to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 39 minutes into the match, Ecuador's Obregón Pardemanos sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Niculae Ailenei narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Johnny Ibarra showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Arthur Clarke, who was totally free with the ball in the 42nd minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Albert Mironov in the 44th minute of play forced Ecuador's goalkeeper Johnny Ibarra to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Johnny Ibarra made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Albert Mironov in the 44th minute of play. Af the end of the first half the score was 2-1. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.
The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Albert Mironov stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Romania's Niculae Ailenei played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Obregón Pardemanos in the 52nd minute of play. Ecuador's Johnny Ibarra proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 53rd minute of the match, managed to save Ecuador from getting a goal against them. When Ecuador's Obregón Pardemanos in the 55th minute got a chance for a shot 55th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Romania's goalie prevented a goal. In the 60th minute, Obregón Pardemanos 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. Ecuador made a substitution. Angel Mena replaced Washington Piedrahita. Ecuador's Lorenzo Acutain was substituted for Urko Solbeida. After having played for 63 minutes, Obregón Pardemanos managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Ecuador's supporters crossed their fingers, but Obregón Pardemanos was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Ecuador's Johnny Ibarra proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 64th minute of the match, managed to save Ecuador from getting a goal against them. Ecuador's Johnny Ibarra played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ciprian Toma in the 66th minute of play. Niculae Ailenei made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Obregón Pardemanos in the 69th minute of play. 71 minutes into the match, Romania's goal looked a bit too open when Obregón Pardemanos came free, but Niculae Ailenei reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Albert Mironov could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 73rd minute of the match, but Johnny Ibarra made a huge save. After a defensive mix-up in Ecuador's zone, Arthur Clarke stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Johnny Ibarra came out of the goal and Arthur Clarke tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Romania's Lucian Timofte was substituted for Ştefan Iovan. Romania made a substitution. Corneliu Cozac replaced Iosif Cupșa. Jérémie Sarmiento might have been able to make a better finish in the 77th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Niculae Ailenei. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Jérémie Sarmiento ran back to his position shaking his head. Niculae Ailenei showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jérémie Sarmiento, who was totally free with the ball in the 77th minute. Niculae Ailenei showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jérémie Sarmiento in the 79th minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Jérémie Sarmiento in the 79th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Niculae Ailenei saved Romania from getting behind. The audience was convinced that Jérémie Sarmiento's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Niculae Ailenei was relentless in the 79th minute of the game. 82 minutes into the match, Romania's goal looked a bit too open when Jérémie Sarmiento came free, but Niculae Ailenei reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, Ecuador's Cordero Aberasturi got a free kick in the 83rd minute. 85 minutes into the match, Ecuador's goal looked a bit too open when Arthur Clarke came free, but Johnny Ibarra reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Jérémie Sarmiento struck a weak shot in the 88th minute. Niculae Ailenei didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Ecuador. In the 91st match minute, Romania was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gigi Joanță to maneuver through the defense. Johnny Ibarra showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Corneliu Cozac in the 95th minute of the match. Ecuador's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.
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