Challenge

Toca do Tigre
Spectators: 42 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) In the 3rd minute, Celsinho Quirino got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. The supporters of Venezuela booed when Vila Nova GO was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 4 match minutes in a wonderful position. Luís Fernando de Sena didn't get a good kick on the ball. The supporters of Vila Nova GO booed when Venezuela was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 7 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jonathan Venegas didn't get a good kick on the ball. Jonathan Ferrant was in exellent shape and made a fantastic save when he, in the 8th minute of the match, managed to get hold of the ball after a long shot from Claudinei Passos. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Tomas Illescas in the 9th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Alfredão Freitas prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Jonathan Ferrant showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lenílson Faria, who was totally free with the ball in the 12th minute. Alfredão Freitas 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 15th minute. The long shot by Fellipe Tróia in the 18th minute really tested Jonathan Ferrant's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. Jose Correa kicked well hit freekick during the 23rd minute of the match. 27 minutes into the match, Venezuela's goal looked a bit too open when Claudinei Passos came free, but Jonathan Ferrant reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, Venezuela's Jose Correa got a free kick in the 28th minute. When Tomas Illescas came up free with the goalie in the 30th minute, the Venezuela 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 Tomas Illescas couldn't finish the play. Patricio Costa's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Alfredão Freitas read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 42nd minute of play. Venezuela's Jonathan Ferrant proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 43rd minute of the match, managed to save Venezuela from getting a goal against them. Luís Fernando de Sena made in the 45th minute of the game a quick throw-in and Lenílson Faria immediately put the ball in play. Tomas Illescas took the ball and in the 46 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Alfredão Freitas. Alfredão Freitas 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. After the first half Venezuela were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The wind increased when Tomas Illescas made the kick off in the second half. Tomas Illescas could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 52nd minute of the match, but Alfredão Freitas made a huge save. 54 minutes into the game, Patricio Costa 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 Vila Nova GO the free kick. Patricio Costa kicked well hit freekick during the 54th minute of the match. Tomas Illescas struck a weak shot in the 55th minute. Alfredão Freitas didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Venezuela. After a rather tough play, Vila Nova GO's Fellipe Tróia got a free kick in the 56th minute. When Venezuela's Tomas Illescas in the 58th minute got a chance for a shot 58th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Vila Nova GO's goalie prevented a goal. Alfredão Freitas took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tomas Illescas, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Luís Fernando de Sena kicked well hit freekick during the 60th minute of the match. 64 minutes into the game, Vila Nova GO's Claudinei Passos nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Jonathan Ferrant made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. In the 68th match minute, Vila Nova GO was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Luís Fernando de Sena to maneuver through the defense. Jonathan Ferrant made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lenílson Faria in the 71st minute of play. In the 71st match minute, Venezuela was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jose Correa to maneuver through the defense. Jonathan Ferrant came out of the goal in the 72nd minute to try and stop a shot by Vila Nova GO's Celsinho Quirino. But to his dismay, Celsinho Quirino quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 2-1. In the 78th minute, Luís Fernando de Sena hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. If Aílton Veiga had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 80th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 84 minutes in the game, Tomas Illescas fired away an excellent shot, which passed to the side of the right post without Alfredão Freitas having to interfere. Vila Nova GO's Alfredão Freitas played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Patricio Costa in the 85th minute of play. Tomas Illescas received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 90th minute. Alfredão Freitas tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 92nd match minute, Venezuela was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jose Correa to maneuver through the defense. In the 93rd minute, Aílton Veiga hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Patricio Costa was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 94th minute. Venezuela's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. Venezuela's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.