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90+8'

That's it for today, Raphael Claus has blown his whistle and the game is over.
90+6'

Andres Cubas (Paraguay) robs an opponent of the ball and explodes in anger when Raphael Claus blows for a foul.
90+5'

The resulting corner from Moises Caicedo (Ecuador) is cleared by the opposition's defence.
90+5'

The referee awards a corner and Moises Caicedo (Ecuador) goes over to take it.
90

There will be a minimum of 7 min. of added time.
90'

Moises Caicedo (Ecuador) goes down in the box after a challenge from the defender. Possibly unsighted, the referee just waves play on.
89'

Raphael Claus couldn't ignore the rough tackle by Piero Hincapie (Ecuador) and blew his whistle.
87'

One of the players from Ecuador times his run too early and the referee blows his whistle for offside.
83'

We are about to witness a substitution. Santiago Arzamendia (Paraguay) is replacing Agustin Sandez.
83'

Agustin Sandez (Paraguay) makes it easy for the referee to show him a yellow card.
80'

Ecuador quickly take a corner kick with a short pass.
80'

Ecuador have a chance to score from a corner kick, but the ball is cleared by a defender.
79'

Alan Minda (Ecuador) fires a powerful shot which is blocked. The ball is out of play. Ecuador will have a chance to score from a corner.
77'

Substitution. Enner Valencia leaves the pitch and is replaced by John Yeboah (Ecuador).
77'

The referee signals that it is time for a substitution and Cristian Ramirez (Ecuador) will replace Pervis Estupinan.
76'

Gustavo Alfaro decides to make a substitution. Damian Bobadilla will be replaced by Mathias Villasanti (Paraguay).
75'

The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Miguel Almiron leaves the pitch and Angel Romero (Paraguay) comes on.
72'

Ecuador enjoy a period of possession as they are exchanging some passes and waiting for an opportunity to strike.
68'

Alan Minda (Ecuador) races towards goal but the defender gets back well to make a challenge.
67'

Roberto Fernandez (Paraguay) seems to be alright and is okay to carry on.
67'

Today's match ends for Alex Adrian Arce Barrios who will be replaced by Isidro Pitta (Paraguay).
67'

A substitution has been made. Julio Enciso goes off and Ramon Sosa (Paraguay) comes on.
66'

Sebastian Beccacece has decided to make a change. Leonardo Campana (Ecuador) replaces Gonzalo Plata.
65'

The game is interrupted now, Roberto Fernandez (Paraguay) picks up a knock and the physio has to come on.
62'

Ecuador are bossing possession at the moment by exchanging some precise passes from player to player.
60'

A player from Paraguay commits a rough challenge. Raphael Claus blows for a foul and keeps the game under control.
56'

Andres Cubas (Paraguay) commits an ugly tackle on his opponent, but there is no caution from the referee.
54'

Piero Hincapie (Ecuador) makes a reckless foul in order to win the ball from his opponent. Raphael Claus has a clear sight of it and blows his whistle.
53'

Gonzalo Plata (Ecuador) controls a square pass, he moves forward then unleashes a wild shot from mid-range which goes so far wide it nearly hits the corner flag. The ball goes out of play and Paraguay will have a goal kick.
50'

Moises Caicedo (Ecuador) sends in a lofted cross from a long-range free kick, but his poor effort goes out of play. The ball goes out of play and Paraguay will have a goal kick.
49'

Omar Alderete (Paraguay) brings his opponent down. Raphael Claus has a clear sight of it and blows his whistle for a foul.
48'

The Ecuador players are exchanging some short passes to try and open up the opposition’s defence and hit them swiftly on the break.
46'

Here is a change after the half-time break. Angelo Preciado (Ecuador) is replaced by Jeremy Sarmiento.
46'

Sebastian Beccacece makes a half-time substitution. Alan Minda comes on in place of Kendry Paez (Ecuador).
46'

The players are back out on the pitch following the half-time break and the second half is about to start.
45+4'

The first half of today's match has just finished.
45+3'

The referee blows his whistle as Angelo Preciado (Ecuador) was too aggressive in his challenge.
45+1'

Raphael Claus blows for a foul after Omar Alderete (Paraguay) was too aggressive in the battle for the ball.
45

3 additional min. will be played.
44'

Gonzalo Plata (Ecuador) beats an opponent and drives towards the edge of the penalty area. He steadies himself and hits a tremendous shot that flashes a whisker past the left post. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Paraguay.
44'

Ecuador seem to be finding their feet as they enjoy some possession. They are waiting for the right moment to create new attacking opportunities.
41'

Miguel Almiron (Paraguay) is obviously not following the Golden Rule: "Treat others as you want to be treated.“ He makes a bad challenge and leaves Raphael Claus with no other option than to blow for a foul.
36'

Miguel Almiron (Paraguay) sends in the corner, but fails to find the head of any of his teammates, allowing the defence to clear.
35'

Raphael Claus interrupts the game. One of the players from Ecuador won the ball, but his effort is adjudged unfair.
32'

A yellow card for bad language! Moises Caicedo (Ecuador) couldn’t remain silent and the result is obvious.
31'

Raphael Claus blows his whistle. Pervis Estupinan (Ecuador) commits a foul after dangerous play.
31'

Neat passing move from Ecuador in order to create new attacking opportunities.
28'

Miguel Almiron (Paraguay) takes the corner.
27'

Julio Enciso (Paraguay) latches on to a precise lofted cross inside the box, controls the ball and unleashes a fine strike towards the roof of the net. His dangerous effort is blocked by Hernan Galindez, who makes a glorious save! The referee blows his whistle, Paraguay are awarded a corner kick.
27'

A good clearance by a defender means the corner comes to nothing for Paraguay.
24'

Great teamplay by Ecuador as they control the ball with a lot of short passes. Patience is the key if they want to find a gap in the defence to score.
20'

3:0 – the total goal attempt statistics. The current number of shots on goal is 3:0.
18'

The linesman raises his flag. Pervis Estupinan (Ecuador) is adjudged offside.
17'

Roberto Fernandez reacts well to deny a long-range free kick from Pervis Estupinan (Ecuador) towards the middle of the goal.
16'

Damian Bobadilla (Paraguay) fouls an opponent. At least that's what referee Raphael Claus signals.
16'

The Ecuador players are exchanging some short passes.
14'

A neat pass is well received by Enner Valencia (Ecuador), who is lurking on the edge of the box and strikes the ball towards the middle of the target. The goalkeeper makes a decent save to block his shot.
13'

Some great controlled play and passing in the middle of the pitch from Ecuador. Here's the current ball possession statistics for both teams – 74:26.
11'

Enner Valencia (Ecuador) stands over the free kick and opts to take it himself, sending it towards the left post only for Roberto Fernandez to dive and make a save.
10'

Alex Adrian Arce Barrios (Paraguay) commits an ugly challenge. The referee sees it and immediately blows his whistle. Ecuador get a free kick.
8'

Felix Torres (Ecuador) should know this behaviour is beyond the rules. He was too careless with his challenge and left Raphael Claus no option but to blow his whistle.
8'

A player from Paraguay commits a rough challenge. Raphael Claus blows for a foul and keeps the game under control.
7'

Ecuador couldn't find the way to score from a mid-range free kick as Roberto Fernandez (Paraguay) leaped high and intercepted the cross.
7'

Handball! A player from Paraguay handled the ball. Ecuador have a free kick.
6'

The Ecuador players keep the ball and are exchanging a combination of passes. They are waiting for gaps in the defence to open up.
4'

Julio Enciso (Paraguay) deprives his opponent of the ball, but the referee blows his whistle for a foul. He's not happy with the decision!
2'

Julio Enciso (Paraguay) makes a strong challenge and Raphael Claus blows for a foul.
1'

Here we go, today's match is starting right now.

Paraguay will kick-off.

Raphael Claus was nominated as the referee for this game.

Hello and welcome to our minute-by-minute commentary of the upcoming clash. We will try to provide you with as-accurate-as possible picture of the happenings on the pitch. Have fun.