Challenge

P14 Arena
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Cain Vieri made the kick off which started today's match. After 3 played minutes Palestra14 got a freekick which was hit by Fausto Fioriti. 7 minutes into the match, Palestra14's goal looked a bit too open when Tomas Illescas came free, but Frits Heinel reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in Venezuela's zone, Fausto Fioriti stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Jonathan Ferrant came out of the goal and Fausto Fioriti tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The supporters of Venezuela booed when Palestra14 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 16 match minutes in a wonderful position. Attilio Penna didn't get a good kick on the ball. A collision led to Venezuela getting a freekick after 18 minutes play. Patricio Costa hit a great ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Fausto Fioriti in the 22nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Jonathan Ferrant saved Venezuela from getting behind. A collision led to Palestra14 getting a freekick after 23 minutes play. Attilio Penna hit a great ball. Fausto Fioriti fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 27th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jonathan Ferrant having to interfere. In the 30th minute, Cain Vieri ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Jonathan Ferrant was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-0. The audience thought a goal was coming when Cain Vieri got free with Jonathan Ferrant in the 34th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Jonathan Ferrant stood somewhat misplaced when Cain Vieri came free in front of goal and shot 2-0 to the left of him in the 38 minute. The supporters of Venezuela booed when Palestra14 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 42 match minutes in a wonderful position. Nino Sócrates didn't get a good kick on the ball. Frits Heinel showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tomas Illescas, who was totally free with the ball in the 43rd minute. With a little luck, Venezuela's Jonathan Ferrant got control of the ball when Gianluigi Lentini tried to sneak it across the goal line. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-0 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Tomas Illescas made a kick off. After a rather tough play, Venezuela's Tomas Illescas got a free kick in the 57th minute. Dennis Del Vecchio kicked well hit freekick during the 58th minute of the match. Camilo Gaos hit a great freekick 60 minutes into the match. 61 minutes into the game, one of Venezuela:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Jonathan Ferrant had in the 63rdth minute some difficulties stopping Dennis Del Vecchio's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. The supporters of Palestra14 booed when Venezuela was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 64 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jose Correa didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Palestra14's Cain Vieri 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 Venezuela's goalie prevented a goal. Jonathan Ferrant took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cain Vieri, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Tomas Illescas in the 79th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Frits Heinel prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 80th match minute, Venezuela was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Patricio Costa to maneuver through the defense. When the match had gone on for 85 minutes, Cain Vieri put it in 3-0 from a short distance just to the right of Jonathan Ferrant. Frits Heinel showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tomas Illescas in the 91st minute of the match. 96 minutes into the match, Palestra14's goalkeeper Frits Heinel had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Tomas Illescas. A collision led to Palestra14 getting a freekick after 98 minutes play. Emanuele Bartolomucci hit a great ball. In the 100th minute, Tomas Illescas hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. For all the effort they put into the match, the Venezuela players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Palestra14.