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National stadium
Spectators: 10300 (Terracing: 7725, Seating: 2369, VIP seats: 206) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Christopher López made the kick off which started today's match. In the 5thth minute of the game Leonardo Inko who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Ecuador's Mauricio Lizanein was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 6thth minute of the game Leonardo Inko who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Ecuador's Mauricio Lizanein was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Leonardo Inko blasted a shot towards the goal in the 10th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Mauricio Lizanein having to make a save. Mauricio Lizanein made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Leonardo Inko in the 10th minute of play. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 15th 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 Mexico:s goal. Mauricio Lizanein went to the wrong direction when Fidel Beltxe was taking care of the penalty kick which however missed the goal. In the 20th minute Fidel Beltxe shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Mauricio Lizanein saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When Mexico's Ivan Sansone, in the 21st minute, received a pass right in front of the net, it looked like a certain goal, but his shot went outside. A wasted opportunity for Mexico. In the 23rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Mexico's goalkeeper Abel Perez, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 28th minute Ecuador were awarded a corner. Roque Vera went to the cornerflag to take it. Ecuador's Roque Vera was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Abel Perez in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Mauricio Lizanein took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ivan Sansone, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Mauricio Lizanein stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Leonardo Inko's shot from short distance in the 35th minute. Pietro Maldini made in the 38th minute of the game a throw-in that took a bad bounce and was taken care of by Mexico's Nicasio Llanos. An unexpectedly hard shot by Leonardo Inko in the 39th minute of play forced Ecuador's goalkeeper Mauricio Lizanein to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The audience was convinced that Leonardo Inko's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Mauricio Lizanein was relentless in the 43rd minute of the game. The throw-in from Pietro Maldini in the 46th minute of the game was unfortunally taken care of by Mexico's Nicasio Llanos. Leonardo Inko fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 47th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Mauricio Lizanein having to interfere.

When Ecuador's Ulises Soltero in the 51st minute got a chance for a shot 51st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Mexico's goalie prevented a goal. Mexico's Nicasio Llanos managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Pietro Maldini in the 53 minute of the game. The throw-in from Pietro Maldini in the 56th minute of the game was unfortunally taken care of by Mexico's Nicasio Llanos. Mauricio Lizanein made a fantastic save in the 57th minute, when Leonardo Inko sent off a good shot on target. Leonardo Inko in the 57thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Mauricio Lizanein, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Mexico's Leonardo Inko was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 57th play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. 63 minutes into the match, Ecuador's goalkeeper Mauricio Lizanein had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Leonardo Inko. Mauricio Lizanein had great luck who in the 67thth minute grab hold of the ball when Ivan Sansone from a short distance tried to put the ball inside the right post. 68 minutes into the game, Pietro Maldini threw the ball into play from the sideline. Mexico's Nicasio Llanos quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Leonardo Inko in the 69th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Mauricio Lizanein prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 1-2 became the score in the 70th minute when Alex Barreras elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. Leonardo Inko blasted a shot towards the goal in the 77th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Mauricio Lizanein having to make a save. Leonardo Inko could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 77th minute of the match, but Mauricio Lizanein made a huge save. Abel Perez took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alex Barreras, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Mauricio Lizanein showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ivan Sansone, who was totally free with the ball in the 84th minute. A collision led to Ecuador getting a freekick after 89 minutes play. Ur Teberga hit a great ball. Pietro Maldini got a throw-in 91 minutes in the game and the ball was received by Alex Barreras. The Ecuador supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Mexico's performance. The match ended with a win for Mexico.