Challenge

Arena do Grêmio
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Benjamim Mendes stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Tomas Illescas's shot from short distance in the 4th minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Maurinho Almeida during the 6th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Benjamim Mendes showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tomas Illescas, who was totally free with the ball in the 10th minute. Venezuela were awarded a corner in the 13th minute after Farroupilha FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Tomas Illescas took the corner. Jonathan Ferrant showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Angelo Amorim, who was totally free with the ball in the 16th minute. Farroupilha FC's Benjamim Mendes played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tomas Illescas in the 17th minute of play. Jonathan Ferrant took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Angelo Amorim, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 34 minutes in the game Maurinho Almeida did a throw-in, and the ball was quickly in game thanks to Ronaldinho Mandrak. Tomas Illescas took the ball and in the 38 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Benjamim Mendes. Benjamim Mendes 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. The supporters of Farroupilha FC booed when Venezuela was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 41 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tomas Illescas didn't get a good kick on the ball. Benjamim Mendes took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tomas Illescas, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The Farroupilha FC players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Venezuela were winning 0-1.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Angelo Amorim to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 55th minute Tomas Illescas shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Benjamim Mendes saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When José Carlos Trancoso fell near the penalty area in the 55th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Farroupilha FC's protests and gave José Carlos Trancoso a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Farroupilha FC getting a freekick after 56 minutes play. José Carlos Trancoso hit a great ball. A collision led to Farroupilha FC getting a freekick after 62 minutes play. Waldir Queiroz hit a great ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Angelo Amorim in the 66th minute of play forced Venezuela's goalkeeper Jonathan Ferrant to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Venezuela's Jonathan Ferrant played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Angelo Amorim in the 74th minute of play. Guillermo Mariano charged in rather forcefully in the 79th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Guillermo Mariano the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Venezuela getting a freekick after 79 minutes play. Guillermo Mariano hit a great ball. Angelo Amorim took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 80th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Jonathan Ferrant. Venezuela's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. A collision led to Farroupilha FC getting a freekick after 81 minutes play. Maurinho Almeida hit a great ball. Patricio Costa kicked well hit freekick during the 83rd minute of the match. In the 84th minute, Angelo Amorim hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Jose Correa kicked well hit freekick during the 91st minute of the match.