Challenge

Arena Palmares
Spectators: 39 (Terracing: 30, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Túlio Maravilha kicked off to start the match. Tomas Illescas charged in rather forcefully in the 3rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Tomas Illescas the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 3rd minute, Tomas Illescas hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Leonardo Paz made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tomas Illescas in the 7th minute of play. 9 minutes into the match, Palmares Futebol Clube's goal looked a bit too open when Tomas Illescas came free, but Leonardo Paz reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After having played for 13 minutes, Patricio Costa managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Venezuela's supporters crossed their fingers, but Patricio Costa was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Jonathan Ferrant showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Luisinho Nogueira in the 20th minute of the match. 23 minutes into the match, Venezuela's goalkeeper Jonathan Ferrant had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Túlio Maravilha. Venezuela's Jonathan Ferrant played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Túlio Maravilha in the 26th minute of play. Leonardo Paz took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tomas Illescas, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Patricio Costa's late challenge caught a Palmares Futebol Clube's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Patricio Costa helped the player get up and apologised. In the 30th match minute, Venezuela was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Patricio Costa to maneuver through the defense. In the 31st minute of the match Luisinho Nogueira sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Jonathan Ferrant skillfully saved the ball. The supporters of Venezuela booed when Palmares Futebol Clube was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 33 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alfredo Botelho didn't get a good kick on the ball. A collision led to Palmares Futebol Clube getting a freekick after 36 minutes play. Ricardo Barreto hit a great ball. Venezuela's Patricio Costa got a good chance for a goal in the 37th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 39thth minute of the game Tomas Illescas who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Palmares Futebol Clube's Leonardo Paz was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. If João Vítor Sena had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 41st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 45 minutes Palmares Futebol Clube's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Tomas Illescas who took care of the corner kick.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Tomas Illescas to strike the kick off in the second half. If Patricio Costa had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 53rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Luisinho Nogueira struck a weak shot in the 55th 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 Palmares Futebol Clube. Leonardo Paz 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 61st minute. With a little luck, Palmares Futebol Clube's Leonardo Paz got control of the ball when Tomas Illescas tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 63rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Palmares Futebol Clube's goalkeeper Leonardo Paz, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Venezuela were awarded a corner in the 64th minute after Palmares Futebol Clube's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Tomas Illescas took the corner. The corner led Venezuela's Tomas Illescas to fire away a dangerous shot which Leonardo Paz despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Jonathan Ferrant took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ismael Secco, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, Palmares Futebol Clube's Alfredo Botelho got a free kick in the 71st minute. Palmares Futebol Clube's Thomás Maia was substituted for Luisinho Nogueira. The supporters of Venezuela booed when Palmares Futebol Clube was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 72 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alfredo Botelho didn't get a good kick on the ball. Leonardo Paz took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Patricio Costa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Palmares Futebol Clube's Leonardo Paz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tomas Illescas in the 82nd minute of play. The supporters of Venezuela booed when Palmares Futebol Clube was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 83 match minutes in a wonderful position. João Carlos Antunes didn't get a good kick on the ball. Jose Correa kicked well hit freekick during the 85th minute of the match. In the 87thth minute of the game Túlio Maravilha who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Venezuela's Jonathan Ferrant was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 88 minutes into the game, Túlio Maravilha cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Jonathan Ferrant was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Venezuela's Jonathan Ferrant played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Túlio Maravilha in the 92nd minute of play. After a rather tough play, Palmares Futebol Clube's João Carlos Antunes got a free kick in the 95th minute. Palmares Futebol Clube's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.