Challenge

Ruca Luz
Spectators: 39 (Terracing: 30, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Venezuela's Tomas Illescas started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. After 3 played minutes Deportivo Gamberro got a freekick which was hit by Roberto Mosen. 8 minutes into the game, Tony Manerov recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Jonathan Ferrant. Tony Manerov showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. Tony Manerov in the 14thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Jonathan Ferrant, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. In the 25th minute Tomas Illescas shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Bruno Pascal saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. A collision led to Venezuela getting a freekick after 33 minutes play. Jose Correa hit a great ball. Alvaro Henrico hit a great freekick 35 minutes into the match. After 43 played minutes Deportivo Gamberro got a freekick which was hit by Alvaro Henrico. After a rather tough play, Deportivo Gamberro's Alvaro Henrico got a free kick in the 45th minute. Ambrosio Kepa hit a great freekick 47 minutes into the match. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-0.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Roman Reynardo to strike the kick off in the second half. Deportivo Gamberro's Bruno Pascal proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 58th minute of the match, managed to save Deportivo Gamberro from getting a goal against them. Jonathan Ferrant took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tony Manerov, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Deportivo Gamberro's Igor Havier was substituted for Tony Manerov. Deportivo Gamberro made a substitution. Niceto Perpinya replaced Roman Reynardo. Ambrosio Kepa made in the 66th minute of the game a fairly good throw-in which was taken care of by Sebastian Hermon. Jose Correa hit a great freekick 69 minutes into the match. In the 73rd match minute, Venezuela was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rigoberto Mina to maneuver through the defense. 80 minutes into the game, Alex Chicote 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 Deportivo Gamberro the free kick. Alex Chicote kicked well hit freekick during the 80th minute of the match. After having played for 81 minutes, Lucas Rovan managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Deportivo Gamberro's supporters crossed their fingers, but Lucas Rovan was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 86th match minute, Deportivo Gamberro was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Lucas Rovan to maneuver through the defense. The supporters of Deportivo Gamberro booed when Venezuela was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 86 match minutes in a wonderful position. Joshua Secada didn't get a good kick on the ball. Lucas Rovan's late challenge caught a Venezuela's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Lucas Rovan helped the player get up and apologised. In the 89th minute, Lucas Rovan hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Tomas Illescas recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 90th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 95th match minute, Deportivo Gamberro was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alvaro Henrico to maneuver through the defense. There was no doubt that Deportivo Gamberro were the better team. Deportivo Gamberro's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.