Challenge

Estadio Olímpico
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Carlisle United's Thomas Winfield 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. 张学友 楚城 scored 0-1 in the 3rd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Jonathan Ferrant, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Tomas Illescas received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Mehmet Hakkı Oğuzkan came out and tried to block the shot, but Tomas Illescas slotted it home off the left post making it 1-1 in the 6th minute. Through an outstanding action, after 11 minutes, Mehmet Hakkı Oğuzkan successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Jonathan Ferrant made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Thomas Winfield in the 16th minute of play. After 17 played minutes Venezuela got a freekick which was hit by Camilo Gaos. After some careless play in the Venezuela defense, 洪振义 kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Jonathan Ferrant. The Venezuela fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Jonathan Ferrant should have stopped the shot. Tomas Illescas received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 26th minute. Mehmet Hakkı Oğuzkan tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Russ Blain during the 32nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Russ Blain hit a great freekick 32 minutes into the match. 洪振义 succeeded in the game's 36th minute to shoot an unreachable shot under the crossbar and scored - 1-3. 40 minutes into the match, Carlisle United's goalkeeper Mehmet Hakkı Oğuzkan had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Tomas Illescas. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 1-3 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

张学友 楚城 hit a great freekick 50 minutes into the match. Tomas Illescas sent away a hard shot on goal in the 53rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 54 played minutes Carlisle United got a freekick which was hit by Russ Blain. In the 60th match minute, Carlisle United was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Russ Blain to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by 洪振义 in the 66th 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 67th minute. Mehmet Hakkı Oğuzkan tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Carlisle United made a substitution. Trev Clarkson replaced Andreas Forsberg. When 洪振义 fell near the penalty area in the 74th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Carlisle United's protests and gave 洪振义 a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Carlisle United getting a freekick after 74 minutes play. 洪振义 hit a great ball. The supporters of Carlisle United booed when Venezuela was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 75 match minutes in a wonderful position. Patricio Costa didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 78th minute, Thomas Winfield made a precise shot to the right of Jonathan Ferrant. Venezuela's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-4. Mehmet Hakkı Oğuzkan 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 87th minute. After some careless play in the Carlisle United defense, Tomas Illescas kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Mehmet Hakkı Oğuzkan. The Carlisle United fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Mehmet Hakkı Oğuzkan should have stopped the shot. 94 minutes into the match, Carlisle United's goal looked a bit too open when Tomas Illescas came free, but Mehmet Hakkı Oğuzkan reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 96 minutes into the game, Thomas Winfield cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 3-5. Jonathan Ferrant was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. The Carlisle United players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.