Challenge

Stade Olympique
Spectators: 41 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Nickolai Nickerson struck a weak shot in the 6th 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 Étoile Sportive Du Sahel. After a rather tough play, Venezuela's Tomas Illescas got a free kick in the 9th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Nickolai Nickerson in the 13th minute of play forced Venezuela's goalkeeper Jonathan Ferrant to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Tomas Illescas received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 23rd minute. Eric Soned tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Venezuela's Jonathan Ferrant played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Nickolai Nickerson in the 26th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Venezuela's Jose Correa got a free kick in the 27th minute. After a rather tough play, Venezuela's Patricio Costa got a free kick in the 39th minute. Étoile Sportive Du Sahel's Eric Soned played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tomas Illescas in the 42nd minute of play. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

Étoile Sportive Du Sahel made a substitution. Per-Arne Gunnarsson replaced Rei Bolas. The wind increased when Nickolai Nickerson made the kick off in the second half. Jim Njurenius sent away a hard shot on goal in the 52nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Eric Soned made a fantastic save in the 53rd minute, when Tomas Illescas sent off a good shot on target. Venezuela were awarded a corner in the 54th minute after Étoile Sportive Du Sahel's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Tomas Illescas took the corner. Fabrício Rivarola tried to clear up in front of the goal, but didn't succeed and rather the ball rolled into the own goal to the right of a despaired Eric Soned. An unnecessary self made goal, 0-1 in the 55th minute. Rigoberto Mina kicked well hit freekick during the 57th minute of the match. In the 59th match minute, Venezuela was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Patricio Costa to maneuver through the defense. Jim Njurenius took the ball and in the 64 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 2-1. When Geovanni de Medeiros fell near the penalty area in the 67th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Étoile Sportive Du Sahel's protests and gave Geovanni de Medeiros a yellow card for diving instead. In the 68th match minute, Étoile Sportive Du Sahel was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Geovanni de Medeiros to maneuver through the defense. 69 minutes into the game, Camilo Gaos 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 Étoile Sportive Du Sahel the free kick. Camilo Gaos kicked well hit freekick during the 69th minute of the match. Jonathan Ferrant made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nickolai Nickerson in the 71st minute of play. The Étoile Sportive Du Sahel fans' excitement grew in the 76th match minute when Étoile Sportive Du Sahel's Nickolai Nickerson 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 3-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Nickolai Nickerson in the 80th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Jonathan Ferrant prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When Étoile Sportive Du Sahel's Carlo Ancelotti in the 84th minute got a chance for a shot 84th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Venezuela's goalie prevented a goal. 89 minutes into the game, Étoile Sportive Du Sahel's Nickolai Nickerson 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, 5-1. Jonathan Ferrant stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Nickolai Nickerson's shot from short distance in the 93rd minute.