Challenge

Estadio Olímpico
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Cristóvão Valle made the kick off which started today's match. Rigoberto Mina hit a great freekick 2 minutes into the match. When Cristóvão Valle came up free with the goalie in the 3rd minute, the Royal Knights 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 Cristóvão Valle couldn't finish the play. If Cristóvão Valle had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 13th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Hudson Pires recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 17th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 18 minutes into the match, Royal Knights FC's goalkeeper Cristo Cordara had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Tomas Illescas. Cristo Cordara showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Patricio Costa, who was totally free with the ball in the 19th minute. In the 19th minute, Patricio Costa made a precise shot to the right of Cristo Cordara. Royal Knights FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-0. 23 minutes into the match, Venezuela's goal looked a bit too open when Manu Smets came free, but Jonathan Ferrant reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Alex Chicote's late challenge caught a Royal Knights FC'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. Royal Knights FC made a substitution. Carlos Lima replaced Hudson Pires. In the 26th minute, Alex Chicote hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Cristóvão Valle sent away a hard shot on goal in the 29th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 34th minute of the game. One of Venezuela:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Royal Knights FC:s goal. Cristóvão Valle struck a weak shot in the 41st 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 Royal Knights FC. In the 46th match minute, Royal Knights FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Manu Smets to maneuver through the defense.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Tomas Illescas was the one to do the kick off. Cristo Cordara 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 51st minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 55th minute, Marcel Corrêa managed to get in a good position for a shot. Royal Knights FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Marcel Corrêa was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Jonathan Ferrant breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Cristóvão Valle was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 58th minute. Royal Knights FC's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. 60 minutes into the game, Arne Röspel was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Royal Knights FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Venezuela the free kick. Arne Röspel kicked well hit freekick during the 60th minute of the match. 62 minutes into the game, Venezuela's Patricio Costa nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Cristo Cordara made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-1. 64 minutes into the game, Tomas Illescas was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Venezuela's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Royal Knights FC the free kick. The supporters of Royal Knights FC booed when Venezuela was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 64 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tomas Illescas didn't get a good kick on the ball. Manu Smets fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 65th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jonathan Ferrant having to interfere. Cristo Cordara took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tomas Illescas, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A hard shot 71 in the game by Manu Smets from a close distance when the talented Jonathan Ferrant managed to make a qualified save. Venezuela's players were relieved. Cristóvão Valle received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 74th minute. Jonathan Ferrant tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 76 minutes into the match, Tomas Illescas had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Cristo Cordara. Royal Knights FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Tomas Illescas was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-1. Patricio Costa fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 79th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Cristo Cordara having to interfere. If Cristóvão Valle had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 81st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Tomas Illescas sent away a hard shot on goal in the 89th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 91 minutes into the match, Venezuela's goal looked a bit too open when Manu Smets came free, but Jonathan Ferrant reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of Royal Knights FC booed when Venezuela was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 91 match minutes in a wonderful position. Patricio Costa didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a little luck, Venezuela's Jonathan Ferrant got control of the ball when Manu Smets tried to sneak it across the goal line. The home crowd let out a huge roar when the referee blew for the end of the game. Venezuela were victorious despite being under pressure from Royal Knights FC for much of the match.