Challenge

Estadio Olímpico
Spectators: 47 (Terracing: 36, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 0) Doctor Mugg started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. In the 5th minute the ball was on its way in behind Venezuela's goalkeeper Jonathan Ferrant, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 6 minutes into the game, Jonatan Axelsson threw the ball into play from the sideline. Venezuela's Salvador Gisbert quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Doctor Mugg struck a weak shot in the 11th minute. Jonathan Ferrant didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Xentrias. 13 minutes into the match, Venezuela's goal looked a bit too open when Lars-Erik Almstedt came free, but Jonathan Ferrant reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Jonathan Ferrant showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Doctor Mugg, who was totally free with the ball in the 18th minute. In the 22nd minute, Doctor Mugg ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Jonathan Ferrant was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-2. 29 minutes into the match, Doctor Mugg notched a goal, 0-3, 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. 33 minutes into the match, Doctor Mugg 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 Doctor Mugg was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-4. Doctor Mugg scored 0-5 in the 36th 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. Alex Chicote's late challenge caught a Xentrias's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Alex Chicote helped the player get up and apologised. After 39 played minutes Venezuela got a freekick which was hit by Alex Chicote. The supporters of Xentrias booed when Venezuela was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 39 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alex Chicote didn't get a good kick on the ball. A collision led to Xentrias getting a freekick after 46 minutes play. Anokh Kafka hit a great ball. After the first half Xentrias were leading 0-5. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Jonathan Ferrant came out of the goal in the 51st minute to try and stop a shot by Xentrias's Doctor Mugg. But to his dismay, Doctor Mugg quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-6. After having played for 55 minutes, Doctor Mugg managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Xentrias's supporters crossed their fingers, but Doctor Mugg was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Xentrias's Lasse Kogo got a good chance for a goal in the 58th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Xentrias made a substitution. Christer Peterson replaced Albert Rudberg. Xentrias's Magdaleno Andersson was substituted for Doctor Mugg. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Magdaleno Andersson in the 62nd 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. When Xentrias's Magdaleno Andersson in the 62nd minute got a chance for a shot 62nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Venezuela's goalie prevented a goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Tomas Illescas in the 63rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Theo Fil saved Xentrias from getting behind. Magdaleno Andersson took the ball and in the 65 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Jonathan Ferrant. Jonathan Ferrant dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-7. After a rather tough play, Xentrias's Walter Closet got a free kick in the 67th minute. Jonathan Ferrant took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ola Lundhberg, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The corner went over the outstretched arms of Venezuela's goalie and right to Ola Lundhberg. He fired away a shot at goal, but the shot had too much spin, and it went just outside the goal. Venezuela's manager breathed a sigh of relief on the sidelines as his team had managed to escape an almost certain goal. Jonathan Ferrant was a little too slow when Magdaleno Andersson got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 84th minute. The score was now 0-8. Jonathan Ferrant came out of the goal in the 88th minute to try and stop a shot by Xentrias's Ola Lundhberg. But to his dismay, Ola Lundhberg quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-9. A collision led to Xentrias getting a freekick after 93 minutes play. Walter Closet hit a great ball. Venezuela were furious when Alex Chicote was red carded, 95 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. With a little luck, Venezuela's Jonathan Ferrant got control of the ball when Lars-Erik Almstedt tried to sneak it across the goal line. Xentrias played a much better game than Venezuela and deserved their victory. The Venezuela players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.