Challenge

Viejo Monumental
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Tomas Illescas kicked off to start the match. Geovani de Salles made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tomas Illescas in the 14th minute of play. Claudio Echeverri struck a weak shot in the 15th 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 Ríver Late. 20 minutes into the game, Alex Chicote threw the ball into play from the sideline. Ríver Late's João Francisco Silveira quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Claudio Echeverri fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 21st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jonathan Ferrant having to interfere. Jonathan Ferrant stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Claudio Echeverri's shot from short distance in the 23rd minute. 27 minutes into the match, Ríver Late's Claudio Echeverri sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Jonathan Ferrant narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 28th minute the ball was on its way in behind Ríver Late's goalkeeper Geovani de Salles, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Venezuela's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Tomas Illescas in the 29th minute. The corner ended in Tomas Illescas almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Ríver Late's Geovani de Salles did a great save. Claudio Echeverri blasted a shot towards the goal in the 33rd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Jonathan Ferrant having to make a save. Geovani de Salles came out of the goal in the 35th minute to try and stop a shot by Venezuela's Tomas Illescas. But to his dismay, Tomas Illescas quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-1. In the 39th minute the ball was on its way in behind Venezuela's goalkeeper Jonathan Ferrant, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Ríver Late were awarded a corner in the 41th minute after Venezuela's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. João Francisco Silveira took the corner. Ríver Late's João Francisco Silveira was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Jonathan Ferrant in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Claudio Echeverri in the 44thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Jonathan Ferrant, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Jonathan Ferrant came out of the goal in the 47th minute to try and stop a shot by Ríver Late's Claudio Echeverri. But to his dismay, Claudio Echeverri quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 2-1. Af the end of the first half the score was 2-1. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Claudio Echeverri made a kick off. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 61st minute of the game. One of Venezuela:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Ríver Late:s goal. 64 minutes had been played when some careless play by Venezuela's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. João Francisco Silveira was slow to take the kick. During this time Ríver Late's players had a chance to rest. Rick Haremeijer was in a good position and managed to take a shot, but he missed just to the outside of the post. After 68 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Ríver Late! Geovani de Salles went to the wrong direction when Tomas Illescas was taking care of the penalty kick which however missed the goal. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Guillermo Mariano during the 72nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Venezuela getting a freekick after 72 minutes play. Guillermo Mariano hit a great ball. Ríver Late made a substitution. Carl Skytt replaced Silvério Vargas. Ríver Late's Emiliano Gai was substituted for Rick Haremeijer. Guillermo Mariano hit a great freekick 73 minutes into the match. Jonathan Ferrant showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Dimas Barrientos in the 74th minute of the match. Ríver Late's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by João Francisco Silveira in the 76th minute. The corner ended in João Francisco Silveira almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Venezuela's Jonathan Ferrant did a great save. Jonathan Ferrant took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Baran Sarka, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After some fancy dribbling in the 79th minute, Dimas Barrientos managed to get in a good position for a shot. Ríver Late's supporters rose to their feet, but Dimas Barrientos 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. In the 82ndth minute of the game Carl Skytt 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. Venezuela's Jonathan Ferrant played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Dimas Barrientos in the 84th minute of play. When Ríver Late's Dimas Barrientos in the 85th minute got a chance for a shot 85th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Venezuela's goalie prevented a goal. Jonathan Ferrant made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Dimas Barrientos in the 86th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Dimas Barrientos in the 88th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Jonathan Ferrant prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Guillermo Mariano kicked well hit freekick during the 88th minute of the match. 90 minutes into the match, João Francisco Silveira had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Jonathan Ferrant. Venezuela's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that João Francisco Silveira was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 4-1. In the 96th minute Dimas Barrientos 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. Baran Sarka struck a weak shot in the 99th 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 Ríver Late. After 101st play minutes Dimas Barrientos shot 5-1, a short shot which went by Jonathan Ferrant and just under the crossbar into goal.