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Match Report
Bombonera Stadium
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31,
Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Jonathan Ferrant made a fantastic save in the 3rd minute, when Martin Palermo sent off a good shot on target. Jose Correa kicked well hit freekick during the 12th minute of the match. In the 14th minute of the match Orlando Medina sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Jonathan Ferrant skillfully saved the ball. After 21 played minutes Venezuela got a freekick which was hit by Rigoberto Mina. Martin Palermo could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 23rd minute of the match, but Jonathan Ferrant made a huge save. The audience thought a goal was coming when Martin Palermo got free with Jonathan Ferrant in the 25th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After a rather tough play, Venezuela's Patricio Costa got a free kick in the 25th minute. In the 28th minute, Martin Palermo got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. The audience thought a goal was coming when Martin Palermo got free with Jonathan Ferrant in the 35th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 39th match minute, Venezuela was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Guillermo Mariano to maneuver through the defense. The audience thought a goal was coming when Martin Palermo got free with Jonathan Ferrant in the 40th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 43 minutes into the game, Roberto Rogel was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. La Candela FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Venezuela the free kick. In the 43rd match minute, La Candela FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Roberto Rogel to maneuver through the defense. Roberto Rogel got his second yellow card in the match during the 46th minute which meant that he had to leave the ground. After 47 played minutes La Candela FC got a freekick which was hit by Roberto Rogel. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.
The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Martin Palermo stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Jonathan Ferrant took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Martin Palermo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of La Candela FC booed when Venezuela was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 56 match minutes in a wonderful position. Rigoberto Mina didn't get a good kick on the ball. Jonathan Ferrant made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Martin Palermo in the 57th minute of play. Guillermo Mariano charged in rather forcefully in the 58th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Guillermo Mariano the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Guillermo Mariano hit a great freekick 58 minutes into the match. Martin Palermo recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 60th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 62nd minute the ball was on its way in behind La Candela FC's goalkeeper Ruben Sánchez, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. When La Candela FC's Martin Palermo in the 63rd minute got a chance for a shot 63rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Venezuela's goalie prevented a goal. Jonathan Venegas hit a great freekick 65 minutes into the match. Jonathan Ferrant made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sebastián Battaglia in the 66th minute of play. La Candela FC's Martin Palermo got a good chance for a goal in the 78th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 83 minutes into the game, La Candela FC's Martin Palermo nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Jonathan Ferrant made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-0. Jonathan Ferrant showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Martin Palermo, who was totally free with the ball in the 86th minute. Jonathan Ferrant showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Martin Palermo, who was totally free with the ball in the 89th minute. After 95 played minutes La Candela FC got a freekick which was hit by Valentin Barco. Ruben Sánchez was in exellent shape and made a fantastic save when he, in the 96th minute of the match, managed to get hold of the ball after a long shot from Tomas Illescas. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. La Candela FC had won after a very even match.
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