Challenge

Marakana
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Gerry Fleischer took the kick off in the first half of the match. The supporters of B O B I S A booed when Venezuela was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 2 match minutes in a wonderful position. Rigoberto Mina didn't get a good kick on the ball. 3 minutes into the game, B O B I S A's Silvio Pfeifer 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, 1-0. 9 minutes into the match, Gerry Fleischer 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 Gerry Fleischer was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-0. Ralph Sanger took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Patricio Costa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After some fancy dribbling in the 17th 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. Ralph Sanger breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Jonathan Ferrant made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gerry Fleischer in the 19th minute of play. After 20 played minutes Venezuela got a freekick which was hit by Patricio Costa. Jonathan Ferrant made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Christophe Mehri in the 21st minute of play. Rolf Affentranger hit a great freekick 26 minutes into the match. A collision led to Venezuela getting a freekick after 33 minutes play. Jose Correa hit a great ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gerry Fleischer in the 35th minute of play forced Venezuela's goalkeeper Jonathan Ferrant to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Christophe Mehri'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. Christophe Mehri helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to B O B I S A getting a freekick after 36 minutes play. Christophe Mehri hit a great ball. Tomas Illescas blasted a shot towards the goal in the 38th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Ralph Sanger having to make a save. 42 minutes into the match, Silvio Pfeifer dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Jonathan Ferrant, 3-0. Rolf Affentranger hit a great freekick 44 minutes into the match. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 3-0 at half-time.

The wind increased when Tomas Illescas made the kick off in the second half. Tomas Illescas sent away a hard shot on goal in the 54th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 58th minute, Gerry Fleischer got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Tomas Illescas's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 64thth minute, Ralph Sanger skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Tomas Illescas's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 64thth minute, Ralph Sanger skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Patricio Costa kicked well hit freekick during the 65th minute of the match. Rigoberto Mina hit a great freekick 67 minutes into the match. In the 70th 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 72 minutes, Tomas Illescas took a quick shot and it went in 3-1 without a chance for Ralph Sanger to make any attempt to save it. After having played for 76 minutes, Rudolph Bosch managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. B O B I S A's supporters crossed their fingers, but Rudolph Bosch was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Rolf Affentranger kicked well hit freekick during the 85th minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 86th 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. Ralph Sanger 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 Gerry Fleischer, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Guillermo Mariano hit a great freekick 92 minutes into the match. 93 minutes into the game, Irwin Hunkeler was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. B O B I S A's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Venezuela the free kick. A collision led to B O B I S A getting a freekick after 93 minutes play. Irwin Hunkeler hit a great ball. B O B I S A walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.