Challenge

Estadio Olímpico
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Tomas Illescas made the kick off which started today's match. 10 minutes into the game, Alex Chicote threw the ball into play from the sideline. FCF north's Mazinho Alcântara quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Venezuela's Jonathan Ferrant played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jonathan Steelman in the 12th minute of play. After 14 minutes, Donald Hoiting mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the FCF north and the Venezuela players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 14th match minute, FCF north was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Donald Hoiting to maneuver through the defense. A collision led to Venezuela getting a freekick after 17 minutes play. Tomas Illescas hit a great ball. 19 minutes into the match, Venezuela's goal looked a bit too open when Arcan Çapan came free, but Jonathan Ferrant reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The FCF north fans' excitement grew in the 19th match minute when FCF north's Arcan Çapan looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. 23 minutes into the game, Arcan Çapan cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-2. Jonathan Ferrant was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. After some fancy dribbling in the 33rd minute, Tomas Illescas managed to get in a good position for a shot. Venezuela's supporters rose to their feet, but Tomas Illescas was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Chris Tinselboer breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Jonathan Ferrant took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Arcan Çapan, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Xie Yan recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 39th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Arcan Çapan in the 42nd minute of play forced Venezuela's goalkeeper Jonathan Ferrant to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 1-2 lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Xie Yan to strike the kick off in the second half. Jonathan Ferrant took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Xie Yan, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 55 minutes into the match, Xie Yan 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 Xie Yan was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-3. FCF north's Xie Yan got a good chance for a goal in the 60th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Arcan Çapan sent away a hard shot on goal in the 63rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 65th minute, Tomas Illescas made a precise shot to the right of Chris Tinselboer. FCF north's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-3. In the 74th minute of the match, Xie Yan tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Jonathan Ferrant saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Tomas Illescas in the 81st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Chris Tinselboer saved FCF north from getting behind. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Camilo Gaos during the 87th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 87th minute, Camilo Gaos hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. FCF north's Arcan Çapan got a good chance for a goal in the 88th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar.