Challenge

Phantasy Arena
Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Bogdan Plucinik kicked off to start the match. Tomas Illescas sent away a hard shot on goal in the 11th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 12th match minute, Venezuela was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Patricio Costa to maneuver through the defense. In the 15th minute Tomas Illescas shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Konrad Banan saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in Phantasy World's zone, Tomas Illescas stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Konrad Banan came out of the goal and Tomas Illescas tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. A throw-in in the 19th minute of the game was made by Radowit Chuchro with Jacek Dankowski as target, who quickly passed the ball forward. A collision led to Venezuela getting a freekick after 20 minutes play. Salvador Gisbert hit a great ball. Jak Kaa kicked well hit freekick during the 22nd minute of the match. A collision led to Venezuela getting a freekick after 31 minutes play. Jose Correa hit a great ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 35th 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. Konrad Banan breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. A collision led to Phantasy World getting a freekick after 37 minutes play. Radowit Chuchro hit a great ball. If Tomas Illescas had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 40th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Tomas Illescas in the 44th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Konrad Banan prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 44th match minute, Phantasy World was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jak Kaa to maneuver through the defense. Napoleon Kojder charged in rather forcefully in the 47th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Napoleon Kojder the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Venezuela booed when Phantasy World was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 47 match minutes in a wonderful position. Napoleon Kojder didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Tomas Illescas to make the kick off. 53 minutes had been played when some careless play by Phantasy World's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Tomas Illescas was slow to take the kick. During this time Venezuela's players had a chance to rest. The crowd rose to their feet as Venezuela's Tomas Illescas slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Konrad Banan. That made the score 0-1 after 54 minutes of play. Patricio Costa recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 57th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Konrad Banan was out of position in the 60 minute of play, and Tomas Illescas capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Tomas Illescas really showed his touch with that goal: 0-2. If Tomas Illescas had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 62nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. With a little luck, Phantasy World's Konrad Banan got control of the ball when Tomas Illescas tried to sneak it across the goal line. In a very dangerous position, a player in Phantasy World fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 72nd minute. Penalty! Konrad Banan had in the 72ndth minute some difficulties stopping Tomas Illescas's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. Radowit Chuchro kicked well hit freekick during the 78th minute of the match. An unexpected shot in the 80th minute by Patricio Costa got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. 87 minutes into the game, Radowit Chuchro threw the ball into play from the sideline. Venezuela's Salvador Gisbert quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. 96 minutes into the game, Phantasy World's Jacek Dankowski nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Jonathan Ferrant made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-3. The Phantasy World fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Venezuela were clearly better and deserved to take the win.