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Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Chen Ao Fan started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. 2 minutes into the match, Venezuela's goal looked a bit too open when Chen Ao Fan came free, but Jonathan Ferrant reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 2 minutes into the match, Chen Ao Fan 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 Chen Ao Fan was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. Chen Ao Fan took the ball and in the 7 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Jonathan Ferrant. Jonathan Ferrant dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-0. When Jose Correa fell near the penalty area in the 21st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Venezuela's protests and gave Jose Correa a yellow card for diving instead. Kurt Hamrin's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Jonathan Ferrant read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 22nd minute of play. In the 23rd minute Tomas Illescas shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ronnie Hellström saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Jonathan Ferrant made a fantastic save in the 25th minute, when Hans Petersson sent off a good shot on target. 26 minutes had been played when some careless play by Venezuela's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Chen Ao Fan was slow to take the kick. During this time Skövde AIK's players had a chance to rest. Ronnie Hellström showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jose Correa, who was totally free with the ball in the 31st minute. In the 32nd minute Venezuela were awarded a corner. Tomas Illescas went to the cornerflag to take it. Joshua Secada was in a good position and managed to take a shot, but he missed just to the outside of the post. When Skövde AIK's Chen Ao Fan in the 36th minute got a chance for a shot 36th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Venezuela's goalie prevented a goal. In the 37th minute Skövde AIK were awarded a corner. Chen Ao Fan went to the cornerflag to take it. In the 37th match minute, Skövde AIK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Kevin Keegan to maneuver through the defense. In the 45th minute the ball was on its way in behind Venezuela's goalkeeper Jonathan Ferrant, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 47th minute, Chen Ao Fan left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Skövde AIK fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 3-0. Af the end of the first half the score was 3-0. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Tomas Illescas to strike the kick off in the second half. Patricio Costa struck a weak shot in the 56th minute. Ronnie Hellström didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Venezuela. Tomas Illescas scored 3-1 in the 57th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Ronnie Hellström, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. When Skövde AIK's Chen Ao Fan in the 60th minute got a chance for a shot 60th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Venezuela's goalie prevented a goal. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Guillermo Mariano during the 69th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Skövde AIK booed when Venezuela was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 69 match minutes in a wonderful position. Guillermo Mariano didn't get a good kick on the ball. Guillermo Mariano kicked well hit freekick during the 70th minute of the match. Jerry Williams sent away a hard shot on goal in the 78th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Jonathan Ferrant showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Chen Ao Fan, who was totally free with the ball in the 79th minute. Jonathan Ferrant showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Hans Petersson in the 83rd minute of the match. After having played for 93 minutes, Chen Ao Fan managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Skövde AIK's supporters crossed their fingers, but Chen Ao Fan was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. When Egídio Fernandez fell near the penalty area in the 97th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Skövde AIK's protests and gave Egídio Fernandez a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Skövde AIK getting a freekick after 97 minutes play. Egídio Fernandez hit a great ball. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. Skövde AIK had played much better football throughout.