League

Poli. 12 de Marzo
Spectators: 8404 (Terracing: 6317, Seating: 1937, VIP seats: 150) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Xelo Calderona started the match with the kick off. After 7 played minutes Deportivo Venezuela FC got a freekick which was hit by Jerold Caroll. Chico Artes could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 10th minute of the match, but Victor Guardamino made a huge save. When Xelo Calderona fell near the penalty area in the 21st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Deportivo Venezuela FC's protests and gave Xelo Calderona a yellow card for diving instead. In the 21st minute, Xelo Calderona hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Xelo Calderona scored 1-1 in the 26th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Sugoi Bozo, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Victor Guardamino was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Naelio Altuve showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 2-1 in the 30 minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 40th minute, Xelo Calderona managed to get in a good position for a shot. Deportivo Venezuela FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Xelo Calderona was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Sugoi Bozo breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After a rather tough play, Deportivo Venezuela FC's Suero Taboada got a free kick in the 44th minute. In the 46th minute of the match, Naelio Altuve tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Victor Guardamino saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Naelio Altuve to strike the kick off in the second half. Deportivo Venezuela FC's Victor Guardamino played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Chico Artes in the 52nd minute of play. 54 minutes into the game, Chico Artes was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Maracaibo Oeste F.C.'s manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Deportivo Venezuela FC the free kick. The supporters of Deportivo Venezuela FC booed when Maracaibo Oeste F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 54 match minutes in a wonderful position. Chico Artes didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Deportivo Venezuela FC's Xelo Calderona 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 Maracaibo Oeste F.C.'s goalie prevented a goal. In the 63rd minute, Naelio Altuve hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Victor Guardamino didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Chico Artes went, in the 66th minute, to the upper right corner, 3-1 was the resulting score. Sugoi Bozo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Saverio Sicilia in the 72nd minute of the match. Naelio Altuve scored 4-1 in the 75th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Victor Guardamino, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Maracaibo Oeste F.C.'s Sugoi Bozo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Saverio Sicilia in the 81st minute of play. Saverio Sicilia sent away a hard shot on goal in the 84th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After having played for 89 minutes, Xelo Calderona managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Deportivo Venezuela FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Xelo Calderona was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Xan Faxardo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 92nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 95 minutes into the game, Xelo Calderona cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 4-2. Sugoi Bozo was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. There was no doubt that Maracaibo Oeste F.C. were the better team. Maracaibo Oeste F.C.'s players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.