L Abarset Park
Spectators: 50 (Terracing: 38,
Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) The audience thought a goal was coming when Ethan Stiles got free with Jonathan Ferrant in the 6th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 10 minutes into the match, Patricio Costa had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Harvey Smith. FC Shakhtar Donetsk's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Patricio Costa was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. Jonathan Ferrant showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tony Froggatt, who was totally free with the ball in the 13th minute. Doug Holyfield sent away a hard shot on goal in the 16th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 18th minute, Tony Froggatt made a precise shot to the right of Jonathan Ferrant. Venezuela's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-1. In the 22ndth minute of the game Tomas Illescas who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but FC Shakhtar Donetsk's Harvey Smith was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 24 minutes into the game, Louis Bow was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. FC Shakhtar Donetsk's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Venezuela the free kick. Louis Bow hit a great freekick 24 minutes into the match. Harvey Smith took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tomas Illescas, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 26th minute, Guillermo Mariano hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When Doug Holyfield came up free with the goalie in the 27th minute, the FC Shakhtar Donetsk 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 Doug Holyfield couldn't finish the play. 30 minutes into the match, Venezuela's goalkeeper Jonathan Ferrant had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Doug Holyfield. FC Shakhtar Donetsk's Ethan Stiles was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 46th play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. 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 3-1.
When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Ethan Stiles made a kick off. 51 minutes into the match, Ethan Stiles 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 Ethan Stiles was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 4-1. FC Shakhtar Donetsk's Harvey Smith proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 59th minute of the match, managed to save FC Shakhtar Donetsk from getting a goal against them. Guillermo Mariano's late challenge caught a FC Shakhtar Donetsk's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Guillermo Mariano helped the player get up and apologised. In the 62nd match minute, Venezuela was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Guillermo Mariano to maneuver through the defense. In the 65th match minute, FC Shakhtar Donetsk was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Toby Morgan to maneuver through the defense. The supporters of Venezuela booed when FC Shakhtar Donetsk was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 71 match minutes in a wonderful position. Giles Le Saux didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Patricio Costa had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 72nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Jonathan Ferrant showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Doug Holyfield, who was totally free with the ball in the 74th minute. In the 75th minute Doug Holyfield shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jonathan Ferrant saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Tomas Illescas in the 77th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Harvey Smith prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Tomas Illescas in the 78th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Harvey Smith prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The corner ended in Tomas Illescas almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but FC Shakhtar Donetsk's Harvey Smith did a great save. In the 84th minute, FC Shakhtar Donetsk's Darius Church seemed to kick out at an opponent. The referee saw this and, surprisingly, showed Darius Church the red card, dismissing him from the pitch. The coaching staff of FC Shakhtar Donetsk protested bitterly, but the referee would have none of it, and Darius Church had no choice but to slowly walk off the pitch. 83 minutes into the game, one of FC Shakhtar Donetsk:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Tomas Illescas shot the penalty kick by force right in the crossbar. No goal. Jonathan Ferrant took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tony Froggatt, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Toby Morgan hit a great freekick 91 minutes into the match. 92 minutes into the match, FC Shakhtar Donetsk's goal looked a bit too open when Tomas Illescas came free, but Harvey Smith reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Jonathan Ferrant made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ethan Stiles in the 99th minute of play. FC Shakhtar Donetsk were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Venezuela for a fine match.
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