National Team Friendly

National Stadium
Spectators: 10300 (Terracing: 7725, Seating: 2369, VIP seats: 206) Abraham Helmersen came free with the goalkeeper in the 4th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Chinto Espinoza could save by the left post. An unexpectedly hard shot by Patricio Lloret in the 12th minute of play forced U21 Denmark's goalkeeper Đorđije Élisabeth to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Chinto Espinoza made an important save on a dangerous shot by Habakkuk Asprilla in the 14th minute. Jens Borges kicked well hit freekick during the 18th minute of the match. In the 26th match minute, U21 Ecuador was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Sotomayor Pendones to maneuver through the defense. Chinto Espinoza showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Habakkuk Asprilla in the 28th minute of the match. Rogelio Portero hit a great freekick 29 minutes into the match. When U21 Denmark's Habakkuk Asprilla in the 33rd minute got a chance for a shot 33rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye U21 Ecuador's goalie prevented a goal. After 40 played minutes, U21 Ecuador's Jesús Trindade shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Đorđije Élisabeth came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in U21 Ecuador reached it. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Habakkuk Asprilla was the one to do the kick off. Rogelio Portero kicked well hit freekick during the 50th minute of the match. Chinto Espinoza showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Habakkuk Asprilla, who was totally free with the ball in the 52nd minute. Đorđije Élisabeth didn't succeed in stopping the ball in the 53rd minute, which inside left pole to 0-1. U21 Denmark's Đorđije Élisabeth proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 58th minute of the match, managed to save U21 Denmark from getting a goal against them. Chinto Espinoza made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sonni Engklint in the 60th minute of play. 61 minutes had been played when some careless play by U21 Ecuador's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Janich Millinder was slow to take the kick. During this time U21 Denmark's players had a chance to rest. The corner led U21 Denmark's Janich Millinder to fire away a dangerous shot which Chinto Espinoza despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. After 63 minutes of play, U21 Denmark's Habakkuk Asprilla made it 1-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Chinto Espinoza was left in no man's land by his defense there! U21 Denmark's Nikolai Ruthand was substituted for Habakkuk Asprilla. U21 Denmark's Johnny Büsing was substituted for Lucas Folsgaard. After a defensive mix-up in U21 Denmark's zone, Sotomayor Pendones stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Đorđije Élisabeth came out of the goal and Sotomayor Pendones tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After a defensive mix-up in U21 Denmark's zone, Sotomayor Pendones stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Đorđije Élisabeth came out of the goal and Sotomayor Pendones tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Nikolai Ruthand scored 2-1 in the 82nd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Chinto Espinoza, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. U21 Denmark's Đorđije Élisabeth proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 85th minute of the match, managed to save U21 Denmark from getting a goal against them. Đorđije Élisabeth showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Sotomayor Pendones in the 89th minute of the match. Đorđije Élisabeth made an important save on a dangerous shot by Sotomayor Pendones in the 90th minute. Chinto Espinoza showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Helmuth Vindelbo, who was totally free with the ball in the 91st minute.