Challenge

Rams Park
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Rahim Sidam started the match with the kick off. In the 3rd match minute, Venezuela was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Patricio Costa to maneuver through the defense. Jonathan Ferrant took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rahim Sidam, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 6 played minutes Venezuela got a freekick which was hit by Rigoberto Mina. Rahim Sidam struck a weak shot in the 11th 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 HORIZZONT. Duda Viana took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tomas Illescas, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 15 minutes into the match, Venezuela's goal looked a bit too open when Rahim Sidam came free, but Jonathan Ferrant reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Rahim Sidam in the 15th 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. 18 minutes into the match, Venezuela's goal looked a bit too open when Rahim Sidam came free, but Jonathan Ferrant reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of Venezuela booed when HORIZZONT was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 19 match minutes in a wonderful position. Arif Babürşah didn't get a good kick on the ball. A sloppy throw-in by Bora Han Vahit in the 21st minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by Venezuela's Jonathan Venegas. 27 minutes into the game, Bora Han Vahit was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. HORIZZONT's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Venezuela the free kick. After 27 played minutes HORIZZONT got a freekick which was hit by Bora Han Vahit. 31 minutes into the game, Naim Gencal lined in a short shot 1-0 behind a frustrated Jonathan Ferrant. After a rather tough play, HORIZZONT's Bora Han Vahit got a free kick in the 42nd minute. Rahim Sidam took the ball and in the 44 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Jonathan Ferrant. Jonathan Ferrant dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-0. After some fancy dribbling in the 47th minute, Rahim Sidam managed to get in a good position for a shot. HORIZZONT's supporters rose to their feet, but Rahim Sidam 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. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-0 at half-time.

The wind increased when Tomas Illescas made the kick off in the second half. Jonathan Ferrant made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rahim Sidam in the 53rd minute of play. Jonathan Ferrant took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rahim Sidam, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Doğukan Keskinel'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. Doğukan Keskinel helped the player get up and apologised. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tomas Illescas in the 59th minute of play forced HORIZZONT's goalkeeper Duda Viana to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a rather tough play, Venezuela's Rigoberto Mina got a free kick in the 60th minute. Rahim Sidam recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 61st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Naim Gencal in the 64th 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. After a defensive mix-up in Venezuela's zone, Rahim Sidam stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Jonathan Ferrant came out of the goal and Rahim Sidam tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Duda Viana made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tomas Illescas in the 71st minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 73rd minute, Rahim Sidam managed to get in a good position for a shot. HORIZZONT's supporters rose to their feet, but Rahim Sidam 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. Jonathan Ferrant stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Rahim Sidam's shot from short distance in the 77th minute. Jonathan Ferrant showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rahim Sidam in the 78th minute of the match. When Venezuela's Tomas Illescas in the 80th minute got a chance for a shot 80th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye HORIZZONT's goalie prevented a goal. Tomas Illescas recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 84th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. HORIZZONT made a substitution. Yaşar Akbuğ replaced Rahim Sidam. In the 86th match minute, Venezuela was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Tomas Illescas to maneuver through the defense. Jose Correa charged in rather forcefully in the 94th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Jose Correa the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 94th match minute, Venezuela was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jose Correa to maneuver through the defense. Naim Gencal fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 95th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jonathan Ferrant having to interfere.