Challenge

Estadio Hispano
Spectators: 42 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Andreas Olsson kicked off to start the match. After some careless play in the Centinela Español FC defense, Tomas Illescas kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Jorge Vicente Albonico. The Centinela Español FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Jorge Vicente Albonico should have stopped the shot. Jorge Vicente Albonico didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Tomas Illescas went, in the 7th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-2 was the resulting score. In the 11th minute Patricio Costa shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jorge Vicente Albonico saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Jonathan Ferrant made an important save on a dangerous shot by Andreas Olsson in the 14th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Tomas Illescas in the 19th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Jorge Vicente Albonico prevented the ball from getting in the gole. If Tomas Illescas had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 23rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. A collision led to Centinela Español FC getting a freekick after 32 minutes play. Zbyszek Gotfryd hit a great ball. 33 minutes into the match, Venezuela's Tomas Illescas broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Andreas Olsson came free with the goalkeeper in the 36th 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. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Andreas Olsson in the 36th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Jonathan Ferrant saved Venezuela from getting behind. Jonathan Ferrant took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lauras Čiras, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Karl-Magnus Godholm kicked well hit freekick during the 41st minute of the match. In the 43rd minute of the game Karl-Magnus Godholm made a throw-in which Andreas Olsson played forward. After 44 played minutes Centinela Español FC got a freekick which was hit by Zelipe Hidalgo. 47 minutes into the game, Tomas Illescas cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-3. Jorge Vicente Albonico was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-3 lead.

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. Zelipe Hidalgo charged in rather forcefully in the 54th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Zelipe Hidalgo the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Venezuela booed when Centinela Español FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 54 match minutes in a wonderful position. Zelipe Hidalgo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Jonathan Venegas hit a great freekick 58 minutes into the match. Jonathan Venegas kicked well hit freekick during the 59th minute of the match. A hard shot 69 in the game by Tomas Illescas from a close distance when the talented Jorge Vicente Albonico managed to make a qualified save. Centinela Español FC's players were relieved. After 71 played minutes Venezuela got a freekick which was hit by Jose Correa. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Patricio Costa during the 74th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Venezuela getting a freekick after 74 minutes play. Patricio Costa hit a great ball. Tomas Illescas might have been able to make a better finish in the 84th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Jorge Vicente Albonico. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Tomas Illescas ran back to his position shaking his head. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tomas Illescas in the 85th minute of play forced Centinela Español FC's goalkeeper Jorge Vicente Albonico to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 86 played minutes Venezuela got a freekick which was hit by Rigoberto Mina. Lauras Čiras struck a weak shot in the 87th minute. Jonathan Ferrant didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Centinela Español FC. 91 minutes into the game, Jose Correa was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Venezuela's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Centinela Español FC the free kick. After a rather tough play, Venezuela's Jose Correa got a free kick in the 91st minute. Centinela Español FC's Yerko Descalzo couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 92nd minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for Venezuela. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Venezuela walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.