Challenge

Estadio Olímpico
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Tomas Illescas kicked off to start the match. Cecilio Tristan took the ball and in the 3 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 0-1. Jonathan Ferrant showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cecilio Tristan, who was totally free with the ball in the 11th minute. Genaro Elivareo struck a weak shot in the 13th 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 Abuba Akotonon FC. Jonathan Ferrant made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cecilio Tristan in the 15th minute of play. If Tomas Illescas had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 18th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Vânderson Barbosa in the 19th minute of play forced Venezuela's goalkeeper Jonathan Ferrant to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The audience was convinced that Cecilio Tristan's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Jonathan Ferrant was relentless in the 23rd minute of the game. In the 27th match minute, Abuba Akotonon FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Genaro Elivareo to maneuver through the defense. In the 29th minute, Tomas Illescas hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tomas Illescas in the 33rd minute of play forced Abuba Akotonon FC's goalkeeper Hugo Orlando Gatti to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 34th match minute, Abuba Akotonon FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cecilio Tristan to maneuver through the defense. When the match clock showed 38 minutes, the score became 0-2 when Cecilio Tristan sped through Venezuela's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Jonathan Ferrant. Jose Correa hit a great freekick 41 minutes into the match. Rigoberto Mina kicked well hit freekick during the 44th minute of the match. The supporters of Abuba Akotonon FC booed when Venezuela was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 46 match minutes in a wonderful position. Patricio Costa didn't get a good kick on the ball.

Joshua Secada kicked well hit freekick during the 53rd minute of the match. Venezuela's defense didn't have a chance, in the 54th minute, when Cecilio Tristan scored to the left of an out of position Jonathan Ferrant, making the score, 0-3. Genaro Elivareo's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Jonathan Ferrant firmly grabbed it by the left post. A very nice done corner allowed Cecilio Tristan to score against Jonathan Ferrant in Venezuela's goal. 0-4 after 58 minutes. The Abuba Akotonon FC fans' excitement grew in the 61st match minute when Abuba Akotonon FC's Cecilio Tristan looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-5 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Cecilio Tristan in the 75th 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. A hard shot 80 in the game by Cecilio Tristan from a close distance when the talented Jonathan Ferrant managed to make a qualified save. Venezuela's players were relieved. The audience thought a goal was coming when Cecilio Tristan got free with Jonathan Ferrant in the 81st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Venezuela's Jonathan Ferrant proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 85th minute of the match, managed to save Venezuela from getting a goal against them. When Abuba Akotonon FC's Cecilio Tristan in the 91st minute got a chance for a shot 91st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Venezuela's goalie prevented a goal. Abuba Akotonon FC made a substitution. Ernesto Oxarra replaced Ramiro Rey. Abuba Akotonon FC made a substitution. Emiliano Enol replaced Cecilio Tristan. Abuba Akotonon FC played a much better game than Venezuela and deserved their victory. The Venezuela players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.