Challenge

Telford Arena
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Tomas Illescas made the kick off which started today's match. Ildefonso Piarres's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 4thth minute, Jonathan Ferrant skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Boruc Spychalski might have been able to make a better finish in the 7th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Jonathan Ferrant. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Boruc Spychalski ran back to his position shaking his head. Boruc Spychalski'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 7th minute of play. If Patricio Costa had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 8th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 11 played minutes Venezuela got a freekick which was hit by Camilo Gaos. Ildefonso Piarres came free with the goalkeeper in the 14th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Jonathan Ferrant could save by the left post. In the 15th minute Cälal Elxanov 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. 15 minutes into the match, Venezuela's goal looked a bit too open when Cälal Elxanov came free, but Jonathan Ferrant reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Jonathan Ferrant took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Boruc Spychalski, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Juventus Telford were awarded a corner in the 20th minute after Venezuela's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Stuart Bayne took the corner. 23 minutes into the game, Cälal Elxanov recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Jonathan Ferrant. Cälal Elxanov showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. After 28 played minutes Venezuela got a freekick which was hit by Jonathan Venegas. Patricio Costa kicked well hit freekick during the 34th minute of the match. With his leg Jonathan Ferrant managed to avoid a goal in the 38thth minute, when Juventus Telford's Ildefonso Piarres fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Patricio Costa during the 42nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 45 minutes, Camilo Gaos mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Venezuela and the Juventus Telford players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of Juventus Telford booed when Venezuela was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 45 match minutes in a wonderful position. Camilo Gaos didn't get a good kick on the ball. A hard shot 47 in the game by Ildefonso Piarres from a close distance when the talented Jonathan Ferrant managed to make a qualified save. Venezuela's players were relieved. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 1-0 at half-time.

The wind increased when Ildefonso Piarres made the kick off in the second half. 52 minutes into the match, Juventus Telford's Ildefonso Piarres sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Jonathan Ferrant narrowly saved just below the crossbar. A collision led to Venezuela getting a freekick after 58 minutes play. Jonathan Venegas hit a great ball. When Venezuela's Tomas Illescas in the 66th minute got a chance for a shot 66th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Juventus Telford's goalie prevented a goal. In the 70th minute Cälal Elxanov 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. Rigoberto Mina hit a great freekick 73 minutes into the match. 76 minutes into the match, Ildefonso Piarres 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 Ildefonso Piarres was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-0. 80 minutes into the game, Juventus Telford's Ildefonso Piarres 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, 3-0. Patricio Costa recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 83rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. When the match clock showed 87 minutes, the score became 4-0 when Ildefonso Piarres sped through Venezuela's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Jonathan Ferrant. In the 92nd minute Patricio Costa shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Luizinho Paranaense saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Patricio Costa scored 4-1 in the 92nd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Luizinho Paranaense, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. When the referee ended the match the Juventus Telford players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.