Challenge

GREEN LIONS Stadium
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Tomas Illescas got the match started through his kick off. With a little luck, Venezuela's Jonathan Ferrant got control of the ball when Merexildo Raimundo tried to sneak it across the goal line. 15 minutes into the match, Merexildo Raimundo dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Jonathan Ferrant, 2-0. In the 18th minute, Venezuela's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Merexildo Raimundo fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. In the 20th match minute, Venezuela was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jose Correa to maneuver through the defense. Tolis Prinianakis showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Patricio Costa in the 24th minute of the match. 29 minutes into the match, GREEN LIONS's goal looked a bit too open when Tomas Illescas came free, but Tolis Prinianakis reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Jonathan Ferrant stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Merexildo Raimundo's shot from short distance in the 32nd minute. In the 35th match minute, Venezuela was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jose Correa to maneuver through the defense. GREEN LIONS's 袁棋荣 shoveled away a really nice long shot in the 36th minute of play. The shot was stopped by Jonathan Ferrant but with some difficulty. Merexildo Raimundo's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 40thth minute, Jonathan Ferrant skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. After 42 played minutes Venezuela got a freekick which was hit by Jose Correa. A collision led to Venezuela getting a freekick after 44 minutes play. Patricio Costa hit a great ball. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-0 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Merexildo Raimundo made a kick off. Venezuela's Jonathan Ferrant played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Merexildo Raimundo in the 52nd minute of play. Tomas Illescas recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 54th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. GREEN LIONS's Tolis Prinianakis played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Patricio Costa in the 58th minute of play. Tomas Illescas fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 61st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Tolis Prinianakis having to interfere. After a rather tough play, Venezuela's Jonathan Venegas got a free kick in the 64th minute. In the 65th minute of the match Jorge Peredo shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Jonathan Ferrant showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. In the 69th minute, Jorge Peredo made a precise shot to the right of Jonathan Ferrant. Venezuela's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 3-0. Venezuela's Jonathan Ferrant played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Merexildo Raimundo in the 74th minute of play. The supporters of GREEN LIONS booed when Venezuela was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 78 match minutes in a wonderful position. Guillermo Mariano didn't get a good kick on the ball. GREEN LIONS's Jorge Peredo got a good chance for a goal in the 79th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Merexildo Raimundo in the 83rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Jonathan Ferrant saved Venezuela from getting behind. In the 86th minute, Merexildo Raimundo left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The GREEN LIONS fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 4-0. After 91 played minutes Venezuela got a freekick which was hit by Rigoberto Mina. After having played for 92 minutes, Jorge Peredo managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. GREEN LIONS's supporters crossed their fingers, but Jorge Peredo was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The supporters of GREEN LIONS booed when Venezuela was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 94 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jose Correa didn't get a good kick on the ball. There was no doubt that GREEN LIONS were the better team. GREEN LIONS's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.