Challenge

Estadio Olímpico
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Günalp Talip started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. After some fancy dribbling in the 2nd minute, Günalp Talip managed to get in a good position for a shot. Iron Maiden FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Günalp Talip was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Jonathan Ferrant breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 0-1 became the score in the 6th minute when Günalp Talip elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. Jonathan Ferrant took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Arın Biçim, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 10th minute, Baltazar Fuente hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 14 played minutes Venezuela got a freekick which was hit by Jose Correa. Günalp Talip took the ball and in the 19 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 0-2. If Honorio Torrent had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 23rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. A collision led to Venezuela getting a freekick after 24 minutes play. Guillermo Mariano hit a great ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Arın Biçim in the 26th minute of play forced Venezuela's goalkeeper Jonathan Ferrant to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Iron Maiden FC were awarded a corner in the 30th minute after Venezuela's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Baltazar Fuente took the corner. After taking down the ball on Iron Maiden FC's corner Baltazar Fuente fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Jonathan Ferrant quite easily take care of the ball. Jonathan Ferrant made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Dave Murray in the 33rd minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Iron Maiden FC's zone, Tomas Illescas stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Adalberto Nueva 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. Venezuela's Jonathan Ferrant played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Günalp Talip in the 38th minute of play. Dave Murray took the ball and in the 41 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 0-3. Günalp Talip recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 44th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The Venezuela players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Iron Maiden FC were winning 0-3.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Tomas Illescas was the one to do the kick off. Venezuela's Jonathan Ferrant proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 51st minute of the match, managed to save Venezuela from getting a goal against them. Jonathan Ferrant stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Günalp Talip's shot from short distance in the 52nd minute. 58 minutes into the match, Venezuela's goalkeeper Jonathan Ferrant had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Steve Harris. 60 minutes into the match, Iron Maiden FC's goal looked a bit too open when Tomas Illescas came free, but Adalberto Nueva reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. If Günalp Talip had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 62nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Iron Maiden FC's García Garate was substituted for Steve Harris. Jonathan Ferrant stood somewhat misplaced when Dave Murray came free in front of goal and shot 0-4 to the left of him in the 64 minute. If Honorio Torrent had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 67th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. 69 minutes into the match, Venezuela's goalkeeper Jonathan Ferrant had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Dave Murray. After 76 minutes of play, Iron Maiden FC's Dave Murray made it 0-5 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Jonathan Ferrant was left in no man's land by his defense there! After 78 played minutes Iron Maiden FC got a freekick which was hit by Baltazar Fuente. 81 minutes into the match, Günalp Talip 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 Günalp Talip was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-6. Tomas Illescas recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 87th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Guillermo Mariano lost his temper 89 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. After 88 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Venezuela! In the 91st minute there was a penalty for Iron Maiden FC. Arın Biçim stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Jonathan Ferrant. 0-7. The supporters of Iron Maiden FC booed when Venezuela was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 93 match minutes in a wonderful position. Camilo Gaos didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Dave Murray had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 95th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Günalp Talip had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 97th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The Venezuela fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Iron Maiden FC were clearly better and deserved to take the win.