Challenge

Estadio Olímpico
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Tomas Illescas took the kick off in the first half of the match. Kerim Altunbaş 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. Kerim Altunbaş sent away a hard shot on goal in the 7th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Venezuela's Jonathan Ferrant played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kerim Altunbaş in the 7th minute of play. After 10 played minutes Venezuela got a freekick which was hit by Camilo Gaos. The audience held their breath when Julio Roca in the 12th minute of the game managed to trick the opponents defenses and fired away a shot outside the goal on the Jonathan Ferrant's left hand side. Salvador Gisbert got a throw-in 14 minutes in the game and the ball was received by Patricio Costa. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Kerim Altunbaş in the 18th 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. After 19 minutes, Kerim Altunbaş made it 0-2 with a short kick to the right side. Venezuela's Jonathan Ferrant tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. With a little luck, Ciruel Academy's Jacob Alavedra got control of the ball when Tomas Illescas tried to sneak it across the goal line. 28 minutes into the game, Kerim Altunbaş cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-3. Jonathan Ferrant was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. A collision led to Ciruel Academy getting a freekick after 33 minutes play. Isi Rider hit a great ball. After some careless play in the Venezuela defense, Kerim Altunbaş 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. 40 minutes into the game, Ciruel Academy's Kerim Altunbaş 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, 0-5. The Venezuela players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Ciruel Academy were winning 0-5.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Kerim Altunbaş made a kick off. Alex Chicote hit a great freekick 50 minutes into the match. 51 minutes into the match, Kerim Altunbaş notched a goal, 0-6, to the right of Venezuela's Jonathan Ferrant. Jonathan Ferrant was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Kerim Altunbaş could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 55th minute of the match, but Jonathan Ferrant made a huge save. The supporters of Ciruel Academy booed when Venezuela was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 55 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tomas Illescas didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a rather tough play, Ciruel Academy's Kerim Altunbaş got a free kick in the 57th minute. Jonathan Ferrant stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Kerim Altunbaş's shot from short distance in the 60th minute. If Tomas Illescas had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 69th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 74th match minute, Venezuela was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jose Correa to maneuver through the defense. In the 75th minute, Julio Roca 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. Ciruel Academy made a substitution. Nicolás Elenes replaced Kerim Altunbaş. After some fancy dribbling in the 78th minute, Nicolás Elenes managed to get in a good position for a shot. Ciruel Academy's supporters rose to their feet, but Nicolás Elenes was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Jonathan Ferrant breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 79th minute of the match Julio Roca sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Jonathan Ferrant skillfully saved the ball. In the 82nd minute Venezuela were awarded a corner. Tomas Illescas went to the cornerflag to take it. Tomas Illescas's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Jacob Alavedra read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 85th minute of play. Lucas Grijander could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 87th minute of the match, but Jonathan Ferrant made a huge save. Jonathan Ferrant showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Nicolás Elenes in the 92nd minute of the match. A collision led to Venezuela getting a freekick after 93 minutes play. Jose Correa hit a great ball. After a defensive mix-up in Venezuela's zone, Lucas Grijander stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Jonathan Ferrant came out of the goal and Lucas Grijander tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Ciruel Academy eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.