Challenge

Estadio Olímpico
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) If Tomas Illescas had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 6th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Guillermo Mariano charged in rather forcefully in the 12th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Guillermo Mariano the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Guillermo Mariano kicked well hit freekick during the 12th minute of the match. Juan Ignacio Mercier kicked well hit freekick during the 16th minute of the match. 18 minutes into the match, Elite Azulgrana's goalkeeper Dionisio Ondino had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Tomas Illescas. Jose Correa's late challenge caught a Elite Azulgrana's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Jose Correa helped the player get up and apologised. Jose Correa kicked well hit freekick during the 21st minute of the match. After 23 played minutes, Elite Azulgrana's Romulo Jayvier shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Jonathan Ferrant came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Elite Azulgrana reached it. Tomas Illescas sent away a hard shot on goal in the 26th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 28th minute, Jose Correa hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 29 played minutes, Elite Azulgrana's Mauro Matos shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Jonathan Ferrant came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Elite Azulgrana reached it. After 30 minutes, Juan Ignacio Mercier mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Elite Azulgrana and the Venezuela players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 30 played minutes Elite Azulgrana got a freekick which was hit by Juan Ignacio Mercier. Jonathan Ferrant made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Aureliano Loramendi in the 34th minute of play. 37 minutes into the match, Venezuela's goal looked a bit too open when Aureliano Loramendi came free, but Jonathan Ferrant reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Patricio Costa during the 39th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Mauro Matos took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 40th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Jonathan Ferrant. Venezuela's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. 46 minutes in the game Romulo Jayvier did a throw-in, and the ball was quickly in game thanks to Juan Ignacio Mercier. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Tomas Illescas made a kick off. After 58 minutes, Vinicio Luzaide mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Elite Azulgrana and the Venezuela players grew even worse after the yellow card. Miguel Lesardo made in the 63rd minute of the game a sloppy throw-in which Juan Ignacio Mercier however managed to control. A collision led to Elite Azulgrana getting a freekick after 67 minutes play. Romulo Jayvier hit a great ball. Pastor Sagrario could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 70th minute of the match, but Jonathan Ferrant made a huge save. In the 72nd match minute, Elite Azulgrana was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mauro Matos to maneuver through the defense. The supporters of Venezuela booed when Elite Azulgrana was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 81 match minutes in a wonderful position. Miguel Lesardo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Jonathan Ferrant showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Aureliano Loramendi, who was totally free with the ball in the 86th minute. Venezuela's goalkeeper couldn't reach when Aureliano Loramendi 86 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 0-2.