Challenge

Antonio V. Liberti
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Tomas Illescas took the kick off in the first half of the match. In the 4thth minute of the game Tomas Illescas who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but ≡≡ SOMOS ARGENTINA ≡≡'s Vágner Loyola 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 Korhan Türkol in the 6th minute of play. The supporters of Venezuela booed when ≡≡ SOMOS ARGENTINA ≡≡ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 8 match minutes in a wonderful position. Leopoldo Frances didn't get a good kick on the ball. Venezuela's attentive Jose Correa managed to snatch the ball when Eliseo Furman made a throw-in in the 13th minute of the game. Tomas Illescas fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 14th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Vágner Loyola having to interfere. Tomas Illescas struck a weak shot in the 19th minute. Vágner Loyola didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Venezuela. When ≡≡ SOMOS ARGENTINA ≡≡'s Korhan Türkol in the 23rd minute got a chance for a shot 23rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Venezuela's goalie prevented a goal. In the 30th match minute, ≡≡ SOMOS ARGENTINA ≡≡ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Korhan Türkol to maneuver through the defense. Tomas Illescas sent away a hard shot on goal in the 31st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 41st minute Venezuela were awarded a corner. Tomas Illescas went to the cornerflag to take it. After taking down the ball on Venezuela's corner Tomas Illescas fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Vágner Loyola quite easily take care of the ball. Esteve Vistruario kicked well hit freekick during the 41st minute of the match. The supporters of Venezuela booed when ≡≡ SOMOS ARGENTINA ≡≡ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 44 match minutes in a wonderful position. Esteve Vistruario didn't get a good kick on the ball. Jonathan Ferrant took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Korhan Türkol, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

≡≡ SOMOS ARGENTINA ≡≡ made a substitution. Mai Hong Zhen replaced Leopoldo Frances. The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Mai Hong Zhen stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Venezuela's Patricio Costa got a good chance for a goal in the 54th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Mai Hong Zhen's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Jonathan Ferrant read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 59th minute of play. In the 62nd minute, Korhan Türkol left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The ≡≡ SOMOS ARGENTINA ≡≡ fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-0. In the 68th minute, Guillermo Mariano hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Korhan Türkol received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 71st minute. Jonathan Ferrant tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Korhan Türkol blasted a shot towards the goal in the 74th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Jonathan Ferrant having to make a save. Jonathan Ferrant took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Korhan Türkol, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, ≡≡ SOMOS ARGENTINA ≡≡'s Korhan Türkol got a free kick in the 80th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Korhan Türkol in the 85th 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. Korhan Türkol blasted a shot towards the goal in the 88th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Jonathan Ferrant having to make a save. Jonathan Ferrant showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Korhan Türkol, who was totally free with the ball in the 88th minute. After 91 minutes, Jonathan Venegas mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Venezuela and the ≡≡ SOMOS ARGENTINA ≡≡ players grew even worse after the yellow card. Angelino Cristofor'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. Angelino Cristofor helped the player get up and apologised. Angelino Cristofor hit a great freekick 97 minutes into the match. When ≡≡ SOMOS ARGENTINA ≡≡'s Korhan Türkol in the 99th minute got a chance for a shot 99th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Venezuela's goalie prevented a goal. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. ≡≡ SOMOS ARGENTINA ≡≡ had won after a very even match.