Challenge

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Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) SC Otten's Nils Neufeld started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Nils Neufeld could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 3rd minute of the match, but Jonathan Ferrant made a huge save. In the 4th minute Tomas Illescas shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Cícero Proença saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When Rigoberto Mina fell near the penalty area in the 5th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Venezuela's protests and gave Rigoberto Mina a yellow card for diving instead. In the 5th minute, Rigoberto Mina hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After some fancy dribbling in the 6th minute, Norman Ackermann managed to get in a good position for a shot. SC Otten's supporters rose to their feet, but Norman Ackermann was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Jonathan Ferrant breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Nils Neufeld who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 8thth minute tested the skills of Jonathan Ferrant when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Cícero Proença showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tomas Illescas in the 12th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Tomas Illescas in the 16th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Cícero Proença prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Jonathan Ferrant was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Nils Neufeld showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-0 in the 22 minute of play. In the 26th minute Tomas Illescas shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Cícero Proença saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Norman Ackermann received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 32nd minute. Jonathan Ferrant tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 34 minutes into the game, Nils Neufeld lined in a short shot 2-0 behind a frustrated Jonathan Ferrant. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tomas Illescas in the 39th minute of play forced SC Otten's goalkeeper Cícero Proença to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-0.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Tomas Illescas was the one to do the kick off. The supporters of SC Otten booed when Venezuela was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 51 match minutes in a wonderful position. Salvador Gisbert didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Venezuela's zone, Norman Ackermann stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Jonathan Ferrant came out of the goal and Norman Ackermann tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Cícero Proença took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tomas Illescas, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. I Putu Min Jou's late challenge caught a Venezuela's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. I Putu Min Jou helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Venezuela booed when SC Otten was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 54 match minutes in a wonderful position. I Putu Min Jou didn't get a good kick on the ball. I Putu Min Jou made in the 55th minute of the game a sloppy throw-in which Petruț Măliță however managed to control. Jonathan Ferrant took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Norman Ackermann, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Jonathan Ferrant showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Bircan Onay in the 65th minute of the match. If Norman Ackermann had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 66th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. SC Otten made a substitution. Gunnar Halleck replaced Nils Neufeld. A collision led to Venezuela getting a freekick after 70 minutes play. Rigoberto Mina hit a great ball. Bircan Onay struck a weak shot in the 71st minute. Jonathan Ferrant didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for SC Otten. 74 minutes into the match, SC Otten's goal looked a bit too open when Tomas Illescas came free, but Cícero Proença reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 79thth minute of the game Gunnar Halleck who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Venezuela's Jonathan Ferrant was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Cícero Proença made an important save on a dangerous shot by Patricio Costa in the 81st minute. After 82 played minutes SC Otten got a freekick which was hit by I Putu Min Jou. In the 84th minute Norman Ackermann shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jonathan Ferrant saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 89 minutes into the match, Venezuela's goal looked a bit too open when Lucas Bergvall came free, but Jonathan Ferrant reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Cícero Proença showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tomas Illescas, who was totally free with the ball in the 93rd minute. The audience was convinced that Lucas Bergvall's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Jonathan Ferrant was relentless in the 94th minute of the game. Jonathan Ferrant took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gunnar Halleck, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. SC Otten were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Venezuela for a fine match.