Challenge

Estadio Perfeto
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) El CUERVO perfeto's Guaberto Otoniel 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. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Jonathan Venegas during the 3rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 2nd minute of the game. One of Venezuela:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of El CUERVO perfeto:s goal. El CUERVO perfeto's Gavino Mendez played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tomas Illescas in the 8th minute of play. When Venezuela's Tomas Illescas in the 8th minute got a chance for a shot 8th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye El CUERVO perfeto's goalie prevented a goal. After 8 minutes, Tomas Illescas made it 1-1 with a short kick to the right side. El CUERVO perfeto's Gavino Mendez tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. The crowd rose to their feet as El CUERVO perfeto's Guaberto Otoniel slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Jonathan Ferrant. That made the score 2-1 after 14 minutes of play. After 19 minutes El CUERVO perfeto's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Tomas Illescas who took care of the corner kick. After taking down the ball on Venezuela's corner Jose Correa fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Gavino Mendez quite easily take care of the ball. In the 21st minute of the match, Guaberto Otoniel tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Jonathan Ferrant saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Su Per kicked well hit freekick during the 24th minute of the match. Tomas Illescas blasted a shot towards the goal in the 30th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Gavino Mendez having to make a save. Gavino Mendez took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tomas Illescas, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tomas Illescas in the 34th minute of play forced El CUERVO perfeto's goalkeeper Gavino Mendez to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Tomas Illescas in the 37th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Gavino Mendez prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Jonathan Ferrant was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Guaberto Otoniel showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 3-1 in the 41 minute of play. Guaberto Otoniel fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 45th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jonathan Ferrant having to interfere. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 3-1 at half-time.

Tomas Illescas blasted a shot towards the goal in the 52nd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Gavino Mendez having to make a save. The audience thought a goal was coming when Tomas Illescas got free with Gavino Mendez in the 52nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Guaberto Otoniel received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 55th minute. Jonathan Ferrant tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The supporters of El CUERVO perfeto booed when Venezuela was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 60 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jonathan Venegas didn't get a good kick on the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 61st minute, Emilio Gabirel managed to get in a good position for a shot. El CUERVO perfeto's supporters rose to their feet, but Emilio Gabirel 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. Filiberto Gaitano recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 68th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 70 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 El CUERVO perfeto the free kick. Alex Chicote hit a great freekick 70 minutes into the match. Gavino Mendez took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tomas Illescas, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 77 minutes, Guaberto Otoniel mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the El CUERVO perfeto and the Venezuela players grew even worse after the yellow card. Camilo Gaos charged in rather forcefully in the 78th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Camilo Gaos the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After some fancy dribbling in the 79th minute, Guaberto Otoniel managed to get in a good position for a shot. El CUERVO perfeto's supporters rose to their feet, but Guaberto Otoniel 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. After a rather tough play, Venezuela's Jonathan Venegas got a free kick in the 82nd minute. In the 83rd match minute, El CUERVO perfeto was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Damião Maia to maneuver through the defense. Patricio Costa took the ball and in the 87 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Gavino Mendez. Gavino Mendez dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 3-2. In the 91st minute, Camilo Gaos hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. El CUERVO perfeto's Vladimiro Otsoko was substituted for Guaberto Otoniel. In the 93rd match minute, Venezuela was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Camilo Gaos to maneuver through the defense. After some fancy dribbling in the 94th minute, Cosimo Eleuteri managed to get in a good position for a shot. El CUERVO perfeto's supporters rose to their feet, but Cosimo Eleuteri 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. Jonathan Ferrant showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Vladimiro Otsoko in the 96th minute of the match. El CUERVO perfeto were awarded a corner in the 97th minute after Venezuela's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Irinel Aldea took the corner. When the referee ended the match the El CUERVO perfeto players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.