Challenge

Estadio Olímpico
Spectators: 47 (Terracing: 36, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 0) Venezuela's Tomas Illescas 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. In the 3rd minute, Rubim Peralta left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Mandrake fc fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. In the 7th minute of the match Tomas Illescas sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Reno Idiaquez skillfully saved the ball. Jose Correa hit a great freekick 12 minutes into the match. In the 17thth minute of the game Tomas Illescas who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Mandrake fc's Reno Idiaquez was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Rubim Peralta in the 18th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Jonathan Ferrant saved Venezuela from getting behind. After 22 minutes of play, Mandrake fc's Rubim Peralta made it 0-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Jonathan Ferrant was left in no man's land by his defense there! After 26 minutes of play, Mandrake fc's Du Feng Kun made it 0-3 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Jonathan Ferrant was left in no man's land by his defense there! Jonathan Ferrant stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Rubim Peralta's shot from short distance in the 29th minute. Mandrake fc's Du Feng Kun got a good chance for a goal in the 45th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Mandrake fc's Severiano Primo was substituted for I-Made 庞雄森. Disappointed in the 0-3 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

Jose Correa hit a great freekick 53 minutes into the match. Jonathan Ferrant was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Rubim Peralta showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 0-4 in the 53 minute of play. A collision led to Venezuela getting a freekick after 57 minutes play. Salvador Gisbert hit a great ball. Jonathan Ferrant was out of position in the 64 minute of play, and Rubim Peralta capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Rubim Peralta really showed his touch with that goal: 0-7. After a defensive mix-up in Venezuela's zone, Ebardo Romero stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Jonathan Ferrant came out of the goal and Ebardo Romero tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Jonathan Ferrant showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rubim Peralta in the 70th minute of the match. Du Feng Kun's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Jonathan Ferrant read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 76th minute of play. 77 minutes into the game, Rubim Peralta lined in a short shot 0-9 behind a frustrated Jonathan Ferrant. In the 79th match minute, Mandrake fc was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Anibal Molina to maneuver through the defense. After a rather tough play, Mandrake fc's Anibal Molina got a free kick in the 80th minute. When Barto Radaban came up free with the goalie in the 88th minute, the Mandrake fc fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Barto Radaban couldn't finish the play. Severiano Primo was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 93rd minute. Mandrake fc's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. Mandrake fc's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.