Challenge

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Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Venezuela's Tomas Illescas started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. In the 3rd minute, Jonathan Venegas hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Jonathan Ferrant made an important save on a dangerous shot by 周文轩 in the 4th minute. Jose Correa hit a great freekick 5 minutes into the match. In the 6th minute, Camilo Gaos hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Patricio Costa sent away a hard shot on goal in the 12th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Tomas Illescas received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 14th minute. 袁奕坤 tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. If Tomas Illescas had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 16th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tomas Illescas in the 16th minute of play forced 中职联-广州恒大's goalkeeper 袁奕坤 to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 19th minute of the game 谢铮桦 made a throw-in which 于天皓 played forward. 22 minutes into the match, 中职联-广州恒大's goal looked a bit too open when Patricio Costa came free, but 袁奕坤 reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 23 minutes into the game, 谢铮桦 was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. 中职联-广州恒大's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Venezuela the free kick. 谢铮桦 hit a great freekick 23 minutes into the match. In the 24thth minute of the game Tomas Illescas who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but 中职联-广州恒大's 袁奕坤 was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Jonathan Ferrant took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from 周文轩, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 39 played minutes 中职联-广州恒大 got a freekick which was hit by 谢铮桦. After a rather tough play, Venezuela's Patricio Costa got a free kick in the 46th minute. With 47 minutes on the clock, Rigoberto Mina commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. 49 minutes into the game, 中职联-广州恒大's 谢铮桦 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, 2-0. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 2-0 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and 周文轩 made a kick off. After 53 played minutes 中职联-广州恒大 got a freekick which was hit by 于天皓. A throw-in in the 55th minute of the game was made by 谢铮桦 with 于天皓 as target, who quickly passed the ball forward. In the 59th 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. If 韩明岚 had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 62nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. With a couple of smart ball manuevers 周文轩 in the 66th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Jonathan Ferrant saved Venezuela from getting behind. The throw-in from 于天皓 in the 68th minute of the game was unfortunally taken care of by Venezuela's Jose Correa. 于天皓 made in the 69th minute of the game a sloppy throw-in which 秦诚银 however managed to control. Patricio Costa kicked well hit freekick during the 77th minute of the match. Jonathan Ferrant showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from 何广青, who was totally free with the ball in the 83rd minute. A collision led to Venezuela getting a freekick after 85 minutes play. Tomas Illescas hit a great ball. When 中职联-广州恒大's 周文轩 in the 89th minute got a chance for a shot 89th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Venezuela's goalie prevented a goal. 韩明岚 struck a weak shot in the 94th 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 中职联-广州恒大. Jonathan Ferrant took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from 周文轩, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by 周文轩 in the 96th minute of play forced Venezuela's goalkeeper Jonathan Ferrant to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 中职联-广州恒大 were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Venezuela for a fine match.