Challenge

La Bodega
Spectators: 39 (Terracing: 30, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) A hard shot 8 in the game by Camilo Sexto from a close distance when the talented Jonathan Ferrant managed to make a qualified save. Venezuela's players were relieved. After a rather tough play, Don Malbec's Ramon Nafarroa got a free kick in the 11th minute. Emilian Martinez took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Patricio Costa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Camilo Sexto in the 15th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Jonathan Ferrant saved Venezuela from getting behind. Emilian Martinez stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Tomas Illescas's shot from short distance in the 17th minute. Don Malbec's Ramon Nafarroa shoveled away a really nice long shot in the 22nd minute of play. The shot was stopped by Jonathan Ferrant but with some difficulty. Camilo Sexto could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 24th minute of the match, but Jonathan Ferrant made a huge save. 29 minutes into the match, Don Malbec's goal looked a bit too open when Tomas Illescas came free, but Emilian Martinez reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 35 played minutes Don Malbec got a freekick which was hit by Felix Nahia. Emilian Martinez showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tomas Illescas, who was totally free with the ball in the 38th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Camilo Sexto in the 39th 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. In the 41st minute of the match Don Malbec got a corner. Venezuela's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Ramon Nafarroa ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner ended in Ramon Nafarroa almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Venezuela's Jonathan Ferrant did a great save. The supporters of Don Malbec booed when Venezuela was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 45 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jose Correa didn't get a good kick on the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Camilo Sexto got free with Jonathan Ferrant in the 46th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The audience thought a goal was coming when Ted Lasso got free with Jonathan Ferrant in the 47th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The wind increased when Camilo Sexto made the kick off in the second half. After 50 played minutes Venezuela got a freekick which was hit by Jonathan Venegas. Jonathan Ferrant showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Camilo Sexto in the 52nd minute of the match. In the 58th minute, Camilo Sexto got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. 59 minutes into the match, Camilo Sexto 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 Camilo Sexto was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-1. 64 minutes into the match, Camilo Sexto 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 Camilo Sexto was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-1. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Camilo Sexto in the 70th 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. 71 minutes into the match, Venezuela's goal looked a bit too open when Camilo Sexto came free, but Jonathan Ferrant reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 73rd minute, Ted Lasso ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Jonathan Ferrant was frozen by the shot and now it was 4-1. Don Malbec's Camilo Sexto got a good chance for a goal in the 79th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Jonathan Ferrant showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Camilo Sexto, who was totally free with the ball in the 87th minute. After a defensive mix-up in Don Malbec's zone, Patricio Costa stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Emilian Martinez came out of the goal and Patricio Costa tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Ramon Nafarroa during the 90th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, Don Malbec's Ramon Nafarroa got a free kick in the 91st minute. A collision led to Don Malbec getting a freekick after 93 minutes play. Alfonso Retes hit a great ball. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The Don Malbec 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.