Challenge

Coloso del Parque
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Venezuela's Tomas Illescas 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. Venezuela's Jonathan Ferrant played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Modesto Boni in the 7th minute of play. 17 minutes into the match, Loco Cabezon's goal looked a bit too open when Tomas Illescas came free, but Leonides Galtero reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of Loco Cabezon booed when Venezuela was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 18 match minutes in a wonderful position. Rigoberto Mina didn't get a good kick on the ball. Jonathan Ferrant made an important save on a dangerous shot by Modesto Boni in the 23rd minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tomas Illescas in the 29th minute of play forced Loco Cabezon's goalkeeper Leonides Galtero to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 30 minutes in the game Cesar Mercurio did a throw-in, and the ball was quickly in game thanks to Modesto Boni. A throw-in in the 33rd minute of the game was made by Cesar Mercurio with Esteve Perico as target, who quickly passed the ball forward. In the 36th minute, Modesto Boni hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 38th 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. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 1-0 at half-time.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Rogelio Abajas to strike the kick off in the second half. Jonathan Ferrant took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Modesto Boni, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 56 played minutes Venezuela got a freekick which was hit by Joshua Secada. After a rather tough play, Loco Cabezon's Anastasio Mendebal got a free kick in the 60th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 61st minute, Tomas Illescas managed to get in a good position for a shot. Venezuela's supporters rose to their feet, but Tomas Illescas was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Leonides Galtero breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rogelio Abajas in the 66th minute of play forced Venezuela's goalkeeper Jonathan Ferrant to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Jonathan Ferrant took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Modesto Boni, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Rogelio Abajas struck a weak shot in the 69th 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 Loco Cabezon. Jonathan Ferrant took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cesar Mercurio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Jonathan Ferrant took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rogelio Abajas, 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 Rogelio Abajas in the 78th minute of the match. After 81 played minutes Venezuela got a freekick which was hit by Camilo Gaos. Rogelio Abajas struck a weak shot in the 85th 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 Loco Cabezon. 89 minutes into the match, Venezuela's goal looked a bit too open when Rogelio Abajas came free, but Jonathan Ferrant reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Jonathan Ferrant made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rogelio Abajas in the 94th minute of play. Loco Cabezon's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.