Challenge

EL POLEAR STADIUM
Spectators: 41 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Tomas Illescas got the match started through his kick off. In the 5th minute, Yasin Saleh left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Plaza Babys CF fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-0. The audience thought a goal was coming when Yasin Saleh got free with Jonathan Ferrant in the 11th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The supporters of Venezuela booed when Plaza Babys CF was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 16 match minutes in a wonderful position. Luis-Alfredo Belalcaraz didn't get a good kick on the ball. 19 minutes into the game, Luis-Alfredo Belalcaraz threw the ball into play from the sideline. Venezuela's Salvador Gisbert quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. In the 20th minute, Alex Chicote hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Jonathan Ferrant was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Yasin Saleh showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 2-0 in the 21 minute of play. 24 minutes into the match, Yasin Saleh had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Jonathan Ferrant. Venezuela's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Yasin Saleh was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-0. After a rather tough play, Venezuela's Alex Chicote got a free kick in the 27th minute. If Pietro Echavarri had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 29th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 30 played minutes Venezuela got a freekick which was hit by Alex Chicote. Jonathan Ferrant came out of the goal in the 33rd minute to try and stop a shot by Plaza Babys CF's Yasin Saleh. But to his dismay, Yasin Saleh quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 4-0. In the 40th minute, Yasin Saleh ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Jonathan Ferrant was frozen by the shot and now it was 5-0. Bernardino Aguilo struck a weak shot in the 43rd 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 Plaza Babys CF. With a little luck, Venezuela's Jonathan Ferrant got control of the ball when Aparicio Ladra tried to sneak it across the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Tomas Illescas in the 45th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Abelardo Macías saved Plaza Babys CF from getting behind. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 5-0 at half-time.

In the 54th match minute, Venezuela was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alex Chicote to maneuver through the defense. After a defensive mix-up in Venezuela's zone, Yasin Saleh stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Jonathan Ferrant came out of the goal and Yasin Saleh tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 66th minute, Aparicio Ladra left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Plaza Babys CF fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 6-0. Plaza Babys CF's Filippo Celli was substituted for Pietro Echavarri. After 74 minutes Venezuela's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Aļģis Engers who took care of the corner kick. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bo Kristiansson in the 79th minute of play forced Venezuela's goalkeeper Jonathan Ferrant to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Bo Kristiansson'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 81st minute of play. Tomas Illescas in the 84thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Abelardo Macías, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. The supporters of Plaza Babys CF booed when Venezuela was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 90 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alex Chicote didn't get a good kick on the ball. There was no doubt that Plaza Babys CF were the better team. Plaza Babys CF's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.