Challenge

Afonsinho Aguiar
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Tomas Illescas kicked off to start the match. When Littles's 谢克军 in the 4th minute got a chance for a shot 4th 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 9th minute Tomas Illescas shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Adriano Cruz saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 15 minutes into the match, Tomas Illescas had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Adriano Cruz. Littles's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Tomas Illescas was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. In the 19th minute, 谢克军 reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Jonathan Ferrant. The goal made the score 2-1. Tomas Illescas struck a weak shot in the 23rd minute. Adriano Cruz didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Venezuela. 27 minutes into the game, Guillermo Mariano was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Venezuela's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Littles the free kick. In the 29th minute, Littles's 谢克军 dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 3-1. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Pedro Luís de Sena during the 32nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 33rd match minute, Littles was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Pedro Luís de Sena to maneuver through the defense. Patricio Costa struck a weak shot in the 36th minute. Adriano Cruz didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Venezuela. Tomas Illescas struck a weak shot in the 37th minute. Adriano Cruz didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Venezuela. In the 41st minute, Littles's 谢克军 ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Jonathan Ferrant. Jonathan Ferrant yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 4-1. In the 44th minute, Elivélton Falcão hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Samuel Madureira kicked well hit freekick during the 47th minute of the match. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 4-1.

Littles's Adriano Cruz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Patricio Costa in the 51st minute of play. In the 51st minute, Patricio Costa made a precise shot to the right of Adriano Cruz. Littles's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 4-2. In the 57th minute of the game Elivélton Falcão made a throw-in which 谢克军 played forward. Tomas Illescas's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Adriano Cruz firmly grabbed it by the left post. A collision led to Littles getting a freekick after 62 minutes play. Elivélton Falcão hit a great ball. Jonathan Ferrant showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from 谢克军, who was totally free with the ball in the 68th minute. After 70 minutes Venezuela's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Boro Paunović who took care of the corner kick. Littles's Boro Paunović was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Jonathan Ferrant in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Jonathan Ferrant showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from 谢克军, who was totally free with the ball in the 73rd minute. In the 74th match minute, Venezuela was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jose Correa to maneuver through the defense. Jonathan Ferrant showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Christian Tasso, who was totally free with the ball in the 75th minute. The supporters of Venezuela booed when Littles was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 77 match minutes in a wonderful position. Boro Paunović didn't get a good kick on the ball. 谢克军 sent away a hard shot on goal in the 84th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Christian Tasso in the 86th minute of play forced Venezuela's goalkeeper Jonathan Ferrant to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Tomas Illescas might have been able to make a better finish in the 88th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Adriano Cruz. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Tomas Illescas ran back to his position shaking his head. Jonathan Ferrant showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from 谢克军, who was totally free with the ball in the 91st minute. A collision led to Venezuela getting a freekick after 92 minutes play. Patricio Costa hit a great ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 93rd minute, 谢克军 managed to get in a good position for a shot. Littles's supporters rose to their feet, but 谢克军 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. There was no doubt that Littles were the better team. Littles's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.