Challenge

Arnulfo Iraido
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. 2 minutes into the match, Barrialito AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Tomas Illescas came free, but Felix Frasco reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 4th 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. Barrialito AFC's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Jaime Eleazar in the 5th minute. The goalkeeper smacked the ball away after a great corner, but Conrado Txordon advanced and headed the ball into goal, 1-0 in the 6th minute. 9 minutes into the match, Venezuela's goalkeeper Jonathan Ferrant had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Alexandros Peropoulos. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Tomas Illescas in the 13th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Felix Frasco prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The supporters of Venezuela booed when Barrialito AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 21 match minutes in a wonderful position. Faustino Lehoi didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a rather tough play, Venezuela's Guillermo Mariano got a free kick in the 24th minute. Barrialito AFC's Felix Frasco played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tomas Illescas in the 28th minute of play. Jonathan Ferrant showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cecilio Rosio in the 32nd minute of the match. In the 36th minute of the match, Alexandros Peropoulos got a very nice opportunity to score, but Jonathan Ferrant was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. 37 minutes had been played when some careless play by Venezuela's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Jaime Eleazar was slow to take the kick. During this time Barrialito AFC's players had a chance to rest. A well done corner resulted in Conrado Txordon drilling the ball in to score 2-0 behind Venezuela's goalkeeper. Barrialito AFC's Felix Frasco played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Patricio Costa in the 43rd minute of play. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 3-0.

After 52 played minutes Barrialito AFC got a freekick which was hit by Cecilio Rosio. In the 53rd minute Alexandros Peropoulos shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jonathan Ferrant saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 55 minutes into the match, Venezuela's goal looked a bit too open when Alexandros Peropoulos came free, but Jonathan Ferrant reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to Venezuela getting a freekick after 56 minutes play. Guillermo Mariano hit a great ball. If Alexandros Peropoulos had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 58th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Jonathan Ferrant showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alexandros Peropoulos, who was totally free with the ball in the 63rd minute. Miroslav Klöser struck a weak shot in the 65th 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 Barrialito AFC. Barrialito AFC made a substitution. Fahhad Al Herz replaced Cecilio Rosio. In the 69th minute, Fahhad Al Herz hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Jonathan Ferrant showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alexandros Peropoulos, who was totally free with the ball in the 72nd minute. Jonathan Ferrant showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alexandros Peropoulos in the 74th minute of the match. In the 77th minute Alexandros Peropoulos shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jonathan Ferrant saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in Venezuela's zone, Conrado Txordon stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Jonathan Ferrant came out of the goal and Conrado Txordon tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The audience was convinced that Aquiles Beat's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Jonathan Ferrant was relentless in the 84th minute of the game. Jonathan Ferrant made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Aquiles Beat in the 86th minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Aquiles Beat in the 87th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Jonathan Ferrant saved Venezuela from getting behind. In the 89th minute Aquiles Beat shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jonathan Ferrant saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 90 minutes into the match, Venezuela's goal looked a bit too open when Aquiles Beat 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 Aquiles Beat, who was totally free with the ball in the 92nd minute.