Challenge

Bαsi Stadium
Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Ntinos Kaliakatsos made the kick off which started today's match. In the 6th minute, Ntinos Kaliakatsos made a precise shot to the right of Jonathan Ferrant. Venezuela's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-0. With a little luck, Venezuela's Jonathan Ferrant got control of the ball when Chatziantoniou Vakoufaris tried to sneak it across the goal line. 13 minutes into the match, Venezuela's goalkeeper Jonathan Ferrant had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Themos Panagakis. 15 minutes into the game, Chatziantoniou Vakoufaris recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Jonathan Ferrant. Chatziantoniou Vakoufaris showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-0. Jose F.C.'s Aris Zanteroglou played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Patricio Costa in the 22nd minute of play. Jonathan Ferrant was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Themos Panagakis showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 3-0 in the 23 minute of play. Jonathan Ferrant made a fantastic save in the 27th minute, when Themos Panagakis sent off a good shot on target. 28 minutes into the match, Venezuela's goalkeeper Jonathan Ferrant had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Periklis Pagopoulos. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ntinos Kaliakatsos in the 30th minute of play forced Venezuela's goalkeeper Jonathan Ferrant to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Patricio Costa in the 34th minute of play forced Jose F.C.'s goalkeeper Aris Zanteroglou to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 35 minutes Jose F.C.'s defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Tomas Illescas who took care of the corner kick. After 35 played minutes Venezuela got a freekick which was hit by Jonathan Venegas. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 3-0 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Tomas Illescas made a kick off. In the 52nd minute, Pipis Thiakos hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Jonathan Ferrant took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Orestis Daras, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Sebastián Reina hit a great freekick 59 minutes into the match. Chatziantoniou Vakoufaris recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 62nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 66th minute, Themos Panagakis made a precise shot to the right of Jonathan Ferrant. Venezuela's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 4-0. Tomas Illescas blasted a shot towards the goal in the 69th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Aris Zanteroglou having to make a save. In the 72nd minute Jose F.C. were awarded a corner. Ntinos Kaliakatsos went to the cornerflag to take it. The corner led Jose F.C.'s Ntinos Kaliakatsos to fire away a dangerous shot which Jonathan Ferrant despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Guillermo Mariano hit a great freekick 76 minutes into the match. When Ntinos Kaliakatsos came up free with the goalie in the 77th minute, the Jose F.C. 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 Ntinos Kaliakatsos couldn't finish the play. The supporters of Jose F.C. booed when Venezuela was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 79 match minutes in a wonderful position. Camilo Gaos didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 81st minute, Ntinos Kaliakatsos 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. After 85 minutes of play, Jose F.C.'s Ntinos Kaliakatsos made it 5-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Jonathan Ferrant was left in no man's land by his defense there! Tomas Illescas sent away a hard shot on goal in the 88th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 89 played minutes Jose F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Pipis Thiakos. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Chatziantoniou Vakoufaris in the 95th 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. Jose F.C.'s supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.