Challenge

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Spectators: 39 (Terracing: 30, 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. The supporters of Venezuela booed when RIVER PINAMAR fc was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 7 match minutes in a wonderful position. Philipp Lahm didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Gustavo Quentin came up free with the goalie in the 13th minute, the RIVER PINAMAR fc 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 Gustavo Quentin couldn't finish the play. 14 minutes into the match, Edgard Paz had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Jonathan Ferrant. Venezuela's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Edgard Paz was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. If Gustavo Quentin had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 17th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. In the 21stth minute of the game Tomas Illescas who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but RIVER PINAMAR fc's Luciano Salomon was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Tomas Illescas in the 24th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Luciano Salomon prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After 25 played minutes RIVER PINAMAR fc got a freekick which was hit by Edgard Paz. Philip Västerstrand could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 26th minute of the match, but Jonathan Ferrant made a huge save. Jonathan Ferrant made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Edgard Paz in the 29th minute of play. In the 32nd match minute, Venezuela was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jonathan Venegas to maneuver through the defense. Philip Västerstrand succeeded to score despite a near miss that spronge from right pole into the goal to 2-0 in the 36th playminute. Gustavo Quentin recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 42nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 44th minute, Gustavo Quentin 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 3-0. After 47 played minutes RIVER PINAMAR fc got a freekick which was hit by Edgard Paz. RIVER PINAMAR fc's Aleksander Piszczor was substituted for Philip Västerstrand. The supporters of Venezuela booed when RIVER PINAMAR fc was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 48 match minutes in a wonderful position. Edgard Paz didn't get a good kick on the ball. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 3-0.

RIVER PINAMAR fc's Anastasio Burni was substituted for Gustavo Quentin. Anastasio Burni sent away a hard shot on goal in the 65th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Venezuela's Tomas Illescas in the 69th minute got a chance for a shot 69th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye RIVER PINAMAR fc's goalie prevented a goal. 70 minutes into the match, Venezuela's goal looked a bit too open when Anastasio Burni came free, but Jonathan Ferrant reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 80 minutes, Eugenio Baristo mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the RIVER PINAMAR fc and the Venezuela players grew even worse after the yellow card. Eugenio Baristo hit a great freekick 80 minutes into the match. In the 85th match minute, RIVER PINAMAR fc was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Markos Mavrikos to maneuver through the defense. In the 85th minute, Tomas Illescas sent off a long shot on goal, but the shot was nowhere near the goal and RIVER PINAMAR fc's Luciano Salomon didn't even have to move. Jonathan Ferrant took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Aleksander Piszczor, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Jonathan Ferrant made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Anastasio Burni in the 89th minute of play. Jonathan Ferrant stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Anastasio Burni's shot from short distance in the 93rd minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Anastasio Burni in the 93rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Jonathan Ferrant saved Venezuela from getting behind. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The RIVER PINAMAR fc fans cheered their team off the field, for while Venezuela had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.