Challenge

Orotina
Spectators: 50 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. David Talamanca started the match with the kick off. In the 3rd minute Jacek Walczak 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. After a rather tough play, Venezuela's Rigoberto Mina got a free kick in the 4th minute. In the 7th minute David Talamanca 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. OROTINENSE's Liu Yong Yong played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tomas Illescas in the 12th minute of play. Venezuela's Jonathan Ferrant played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by David Talamanca in the 16th minute of play. OROTINENSE's Liu Yong Yong played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tomas Illescas in the 18th minute of play. Patricio Costa received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 25th minute. Liu Yong Yong tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Liu Yong Yong made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tomas Illescas in the 29th minute of play. In the 30th minute of the match Venezuela got a corner. OROTINENSE's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Tomas Illescas ran over to the corner to take the kick. Jonathan Ferrant showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from David Talamanca in the 35th minute of the match. In the 35th minute David Talamanca 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. In the 35th minute David Talamanca 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. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Tomas Illescas was the one to do the kick off. Jonathan Ferrant showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from David Talamanca, who was totally free with the ball in the 51st minute. Camilo Gaos's late challenge caught a OROTINENSE's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Camilo Gaos helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, Venezuela's Patricio Costa got a free kick in the 57th minute. After having played for 59 minutes, Tomas Illescas managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Venezuela's supporters crossed their fingers, but Tomas Illescas was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. When Alfonso Rulli fell near the penalty area in the 62nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored OROTINENSE's protests and gave Alfonso Rulli a yellow card for diving instead. In the 62nd match minute, OROTINENSE was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alfonso Rulli to maneuver through the defense. After some fancy dribbling in the 64th minute, Tomas Illescas managed to get in a good position for a shot. Venezuela's supporters rose to their feet, but Tomas Illescas was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Liu Yong Yong breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. If Songurhan Mete had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 68th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. With a couple of smart ball manuevers David Talamanca in the 68th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Jonathan Ferrant saved Venezuela from getting behind. With a little luck, OROTINENSE's Liu Yong Yong got control of the ball when Tomas Illescas tried to sneak it across the goal line. Jose Correa charged in rather forcefully in the 85th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Jose Correa the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 85th match minute, Venezuela was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jose Correa to maneuver through the defense. OROTINENSE made a substitution. Iordache Opincaru replaced Songurhan Mete. OROTINENSE's Minor Talamanca was substituted for Juraj Múdry. Jose Correa hit a great freekick 86 minutes into the match. 91 minutes into the game, Reinaldo Medina was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. OROTINENSE's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Venezuela the free kick. In the 91st match minute, OROTINENSE was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Reinaldo Medina to maneuver through the defense. Patricio Costa struck a weak shot in the 94th minute. Liu Yong Yong didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Venezuela. Despite being the better team, OROTINENSE failed to find the winning goal and were forced to settle for a single point.