Challenge

Estadio Colmena
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. A hard shot 3 in the game by Jose Llorienzo from a close distance when the talented Jonathan Ferrant managed to make a qualified save. Venezuela's players were relieved. In the 7th minute, Venezuela's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Silvester Radalj fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. Tomas Illescas fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 8th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Alexander Domínguez having to interfere. After having played for 11 minutes, Elano dos Santos managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Atlético Hacha's supporters crossed their fingers, but Elano dos Santos was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tomas Illescas in the 13th minute of play forced Atlético Hacha's goalkeeper Alexander Domínguez to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Jose Llorienzo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 18th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 21st minute, Juan Aldea 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 1-0. Elano dos Santos recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 27th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Jose Correa kicked well hit freekick during the 28th minute of the match. Jonathan Ferrant took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Juan Aldea, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 34 minutes in the game Octavio Fanuco did a throw-in, and the ball was quickly in game thanks to Jose Llorienzo. With a little luck, Venezuela's Jonathan Ferrant got control of the ball when Silvester Radalj tried to sneak it across the goal line. Tomas Illescas sent away a hard shot on goal in the 37th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Venezuela's Jonathan Ferrant played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Silvester Radalj in the 44th minute of play. Af the end of the first half the score was 1-0. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

The wind increased when Jose Llorienzo made the kick off in the second half. After 53 played minutes Venezuela got a freekick which was hit by Jonathan Venegas. After a rather tough play, Atlético Hacha's Octavio Fanuco got a free kick in the 58th minute. When Gavino Christobal fell near the penalty area in the 59th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Atlético Hacha's protests and gave Gavino Christobal a yellow card for diving instead. In the 59th minute, Gavino Christobal hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 63 minutes into the match, Silvester Radalj 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 Silvester Radalj was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-0. Alexander Domínguez made an important save on a dangerous shot by Patricio Costa in the 67th minute. In the 71st minute, Tomas Illescas hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Jonathan Ferrant stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Jose Llorienzo's shot from short distance in the 75th minute. Luis Oton was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 80 minutes into the match. In the 80th match minute, Atlético Hacha was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Luis Oton to maneuver through the defense. Alexander Domínguez took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tomas Illescas, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Silvester Radalj in the 90th minute of play forced Venezuela's goalkeeper Jonathan Ferrant to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 96th minute, Silvester Radalj 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 3-0. Atlético Hacha's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.