Challenge

Arena Diplomata FC
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Olivier Gilg kicked off to start the match. In the 3rd minute, DIPLOMATA FC PAB's Olivier Gilg dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-0. Roberto Lopes kicked well hit freekick during the 5th minute of the match. The crowd rose to their feet as Olivier Gilg kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Jonathan Ferrant. That made the score 3-0 in the 20 minute of play. When Tomas Illescas came up free with the goalie in the 24th minute, the Venezuela fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Tomas Illescas couldn't finish the play. 26 minutes into the game, Betinho Moreno was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. DIPLOMATA FC PAB's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Venezuela the free kick. Betinho Moreno kicked well hit freekick during the 28th minute of the match. Roberto Lopes struck a weak shot in the 30th 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 DIPLOMATA FC PAB. Jonathan Ferrant showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Olivier Gilg, who was totally free with the ball in the 32nd minute. Tomas Illescas sent away a hard shot on goal in the 34th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Tomas Illescas struck a weak shot in the 39th minute. Chico Donato didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Venezuela. DIPLOMATA FC PAB made a substitution. Arnulfo Dolfos replaced Alan Franco. In the 46th play minute Olivier Gilg came free and shot an unsuspected shot which went into goal from the right pole behind a surprised Jonathan Ferrant. 4-0. 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 wind increased when Tomas Illescas made the kick off in the second half. If Tomas Illescas had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 54th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Roberto Lopes'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 55th minute of play. After 56 minutes Venezuela's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Olivier Gilg who took care of the corner kick. The corner led DIPLOMATA FC PAB's Olivier Gilg to fire away a dangerous shot which Jonathan Ferrant despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. 58 minutes into the game, Roberto Lopes cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 5-0. Jonathan Ferrant was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. A hard shot 64 in the game by Tomas Illescas from a close distance when the talented Chico Donato managed to make a qualified save. DIPLOMATA FC PAB's players were relieved. When DIPLOMATA FC PAB's Roberto Lopes in the 70th minute got a chance for a shot 70th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Venezuela's goalie prevented a goal. DIPLOMATA FC PAB made a substitution. Rodrigo Cisterna replaced Arnulfo Dolfos. 92 minutes into the match, Venezuela's goal looked a bit too open when Olivier Gilg came free, but Jonathan Ferrant reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 93rd match minute, Venezuela was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alex Chicote to maneuver through the defense. DIPLOMATA FC PAB were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Venezuela for a fine match.