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Spectators: 10300 (Terracing: 7725,
Seating: 2369, VIP seats: 206) Jack Bradfield showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Santiago Córdova, who was totally free with the ball in the 5th minute. In the 5thth minute of the game Santiago Córdova who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but England's Jack Bradfield was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Jack Bradfield took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Santiago Córdova, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Ecuador's Cesar Campoverde in the 7th minute got a chance for a shot 7th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye England's goalie prevented a goal. 10 minutes had been played when some careless play by Ecuador's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Shane Groom was slow to take the kick. During this time England's players had a chance to rest. In the 11th minute Cesar Campoverde shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jack Bradfield saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. England's defense didn't have a chance, in the 13th minute, when Krikorian Almazan scored to the left of an out of position Jack Bradfield, making the score, 1-0. Ecuador's Zilar Oro played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Steven Hancock in the 18th minute of play. 18 minutes into the match, Ecuador's goal looked a bit too open when Steven Hancock came free, but Zilar Oro reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Cesar Campoverde who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 21stth minute tested the skills of Jack Bradfield when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Zilar Oro came out of the goal in the 23rd minute to try and stop a shot by England's Hugh Barton. But to his dismay, Hugh Barton quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-1. Zilar Oro took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Kristopher Banks, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Zilar Oro showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Steven Hancock in the 27th minute of the match. 28 minutes into the match, Ecuador's goal looked a bit too open when Kristopher Banks came free, but Zilar Oro reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Cesar Campoverde in the 29th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Jack Bradfield prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 31st minute Ecuador were awarded a corner. Blanco Urriola went to the cornerflag to take it. In the 32nd minute Hugh Barton shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Zilar Oro saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 34th minute, Steven Hancock made a precise shot to the right of Zilar Oro. Ecuador's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-2. In the 38th match minute, England was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Shane Groom to maneuver through the defense. Santiago Córdova was extremely unlucky when he, in the 40th minute, took a shot that hit the right post and went out. Krikorian Almazan could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 41st minute of the match, but Jack Bradfield made a huge save. With his leg Jack Bradfield managed to avoid a goal in the 41stth minute, when Ecuador's Krikorian Almazan fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Krikorian Almazan in the 41stth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Jack Bradfield, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. With a little luck, England's Jack Bradfield got control of the ball when Krikorian Almazan tried to sneak it across the goal line. Zilar Oro took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Steven Hancock, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 1-2 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.
England's Trevor Talbot was substituted for Billy Duggan. The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Hugh Barton was the one to do the kick off. Hugh Barton took the ball and in the 52 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Zilar Oro. Zilar Oro dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-3. 54 minutes into the game, Trevor Talbot was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. England's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Ecuador the free kick. In the 55th match minute, England was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Trevor Talbot to maneuver through the defense. Zilar Oro showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Hugh Barton in the 57th minute of the match. Jack Bradfield made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Krikorian Almazan in the 59th minute of play. Criban Blazquez kicked well hit freekick during the 59th minute of the match. England's Barrie Potter was substituted for Hugh Barton. Ecuador's Viteri Elzuardi was substituted for Urti Escalera. Zilar Oro showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Steven Hancock in the 64th minute of the match. England's Jack Bradfield played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Santiago Córdova in the 67th minute of play. The supporters of Ecuador booed when England was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 68 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tristram Boatman didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 70th minute, Tristram Boatman hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When England's Steven Hancock in the 72nd minute got a chance for a shot 72nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Ecuador's goalie prevented a goal. With an all-out effort, England's Zilar Oro threw himself towards the right post 83 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Steven Hancock, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. 85 minutes into the match, Ecuador's goalkeeper Zilar Oro had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Barrie Potter. In the 87th minute, Shane Groom left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The England fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-5. Jack Bradfield took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Zernin Tiagonce, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Santiago Córdova in the 94th minute of play forced England's goalkeeper Jack Bradfield to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After having played for 95 minutes, Criban Blazquez managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Ecuador's supporters crossed their fingers, but Criban Blazquez was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched England eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.
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