Challenge

Hammurabi Stadion
Spectators: 42 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Sven-Arne Tunström got the match started through his kick off. The supporters of Venezuela booed when Mesopotamia Beth-Nahrin was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 2 match minutes in a wonderful position. Charles Emander didn't get a good kick on the ball. Jonathan Ferrant came out of the goal in the 4th minute to try and stop a shot by Mesopotamia Beth-Nahrin's Sven-Arne Tunström. But to his dismay, Sven-Arne Tunström quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-0. Tomas Illescas recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 10th 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 moves Sören Fredriksson could shoot a difficult shot in the 12th minute, which Jonathan Ferrant however easily saved by the left post. Jonathan Ferrant showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sven-Arne Tunström, who was totally free with the ball in the 13th minute. Sven-Arne Tunström's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Jonathan Ferrant read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 14th minute of play. Jonathan Ferrant made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sven-Arne Tunström in the 19th minute of play. Mesopotamia Beth-Nahrin's Johan Engman 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. With an all-out effort, Mesopotamia Beth-Nahrin's Jonathan Ferrant threw himself towards the right post 22 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Sven-Arne Tunström, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. The supporters of Venezuela booed when Mesopotamia Beth-Nahrin was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 24 match minutes in a wonderful position. Mark Smed didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 28 minutes, Sven-Arne Tunström made it 2-0 with a short kick to the right side. Venezuela's Jonathan Ferrant tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Mesopotamia Beth-Nahrin's Sören Fredriksson got a good chance for a goal in the 31st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The crowd rose to their feet as Mesopotamia Beth-Nahrin's Johan Enström slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Jonathan Ferrant. That made the score 3-0 after 36 minutes of play. After a rather tough play, Venezuela's Tomas Illescas got a free kick in the 39th minute. Jose Correa hit a great freekick 41 minutes into the match. After 42 played minutes, Mesopotamia Beth-Nahrin's Johan Engman shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Jonathan Ferrant came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Mesopotamia Beth-Nahrin reached it. In the 43rd minute, Mesopotamia Beth-Nahrin's Sören Fredriksson dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 4-0. Patricio Costa fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 47th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Daniel Ahlin having to interfere. 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 4-0.

The supporters of Mesopotamia Beth-Nahrin booed when Venezuela was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 51 match minutes in a wonderful position. Camilo Gaos didn't get a good kick on the ball. Sven-Arne Tunström blasted a shot towards the goal in the 53rd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Jonathan Ferrant having to make a save. Sven-Arne Tunström scored 5-0 in the 55th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Jonathan Ferrant, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Mark Smed kicked well hit freekick during the 58th minute of the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Tomas Illescas got free with Daniel Ahlin in the 59th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Jonathan Ferrant made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sven-Arne Tunström in the 61st minute of play. After a rather tough play, Venezuela's Alex Chicote got a free kick in the 63rd minute. Daniel Ahlin made a fantastic save in the 64th minute, when Tomas Illescas sent off a good shot on target. In the 67th minute, Sven-Arne Tunström left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Mesopotamia Beth-Nahrin fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 6-0. Jonathan Ferrant showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Helge Kullander, who was totally free with the ball in the 72nd minute. Jose Correa kicked well hit freekick during the 76th minute of the match. Tomas Illescas who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 79thth minute tested the skills of Daniel Ahlin when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Johan Engman hit a great freekick 82 minutes into the match. In the 84th minute, Helge Kullander left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Mesopotamia Beth-Nahrin fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 8-0. Patricio Costa received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 89th minute. Daniel Ahlin tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The supporters of Venezuela booed when Mesopotamia Beth-Nahrin was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 92 match minutes in a wonderful position. Vilgot Fogel didn't get a good kick on the ball. A collision led to Venezuela getting a freekick after 94 minutes play. Patricio Costa hit a great ball. There were very few away supporters still in the ground by the end of the match. Most of them had left early, disgusted by the way their team had been torn apart. Mesopotamia Beth-Nahrin fully deserved thier win.