Challenge

Leicester City F.C
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Morales Moreira got the match started through his kick off. In the 3rd minute, Patricio Costa hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 8 minutes into the match, Venezuela's goal looked a bit too open when Virgílio Ferraz came free, but Jonathan Ferrant reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of Nas Horas Vagas F.C booed when Venezuela was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 13 match minutes in a wonderful position. Patricio Costa didn't get a good kick on the ball. Gernando Paes took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tomas Illescas, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tomas Illescas in the 19th minute of play forced Nas Horas Vagas F.C's goalkeeper Gernando Paes to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 26th minute, Abel Duarte hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Morales Moreira's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Jonathan Ferrant firmly grabbed it by the left post. In the 33rd minute of the match Nas Horas Vagas F.C got a corner. Venezuela's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Morales Moreira ran over to the corner to take the kick. A very nice done corner allowed Léo Vianna to score against Jonathan Ferrant in Venezuela's goal. 2-0 after 34 minutes. In the 39th match minute, Venezuela was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Patricio Costa to maneuver through the defense. Nas Horas Vagas F.C's Conrado Camargo suffered a sore thigh after 40 minutes and couldn't finish the game. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Alex Chicote during the 40th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 40 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Venezuela! Tomas Illescas sent away a hard shot on goal in the 46th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Conrado Ceresso had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 48th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-0.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Tomas Illescas to strike the kick off in the second half. Jonathan Ferrant showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Morales Moreira, who was totally free with the ball in the 53rd minute. With a little luck, Nas Horas Vagas F.C's Gernando Paes got control of the ball when Tomas Illescas tried to sneak it across the goal line. Edu Souza hit a great freekick 65 minutes into the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Morales Moreira in the 68th minute of play forced Venezuela's goalkeeper Jonathan Ferrant to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Tomas Illescas in the 71st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Gernando Paes prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Venezuela's Jonathan Ferrant played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Morales Moreira in the 72nd minute of play. Nas Horas Vagas F.C's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Morales Moreira in the 73rd minute. The corner led Nas Horas Vagas F.C's Morales Moreira to fire away a dangerous shot which Jonathan Ferrant despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Nas Horas Vagas F.C's Gernando Paes proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 75th minute of the match, managed to save Nas Horas Vagas F.C from getting a goal against them. Tomas Illescas sent away a hard shot on goal in the 79th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 84th match minute, Venezuela was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Patricio Costa to maneuver through the defense. The supporters of Venezuela booed when Nas Horas Vagas F.C was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 85 match minutes in a wonderful position. Edu Souza didn't get a good kick on the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Morales Moreira in the 88th 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. Jonathan Venegas kicked well hit freekick during the 90th minute of the match. Nas Horas Vagas F.C's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.