Challenge

Valhalla Arena
Spectators: 42 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Tomas Illescas kicked off to start the match. Jonathan Ferrant made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alfons Helström in the 8th minute of play. In the 10thth minute of the game Cirilo Lefebre 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. A hard shot 17 in the game by Vedat Arslanoğlu from a close distance when the talented Jonathan Ferrant managed to make a qualified save. Venezuela's players were relieved. Tomas Illescas sent away a hard shot on goal in the 18th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Ola Berg showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tomas Illescas in the 18th minute of the match. Alfons Helström fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 20th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jonathan Ferrant having to interfere. Venezuela's Jonathan Ferrant played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alfons Helström in the 22nd minute of play. Vedat Arslanoğlu recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 23rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 26 minutes into the match, Venezuela's goal looked a bit too open when Cirilo Lefebre came free, but Jonathan Ferrant reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Tomas Illescas sent away a hard shot on goal in the 27th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Osvald Alkvist hit a great freekick 29 minutes into the match. In the 30th minute, Patricio Costa collided with one of Jofurs Drängar's players - so bad that he fractured his nose. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Kristoffer Hedström during the 30th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 32 played minutes Jofurs Drängar got a freekick which was hit by Kristoffer Hedström. 33 minutes into the match, Venezuela's Tomas Illescas broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. When Venezuela's Tomas Illescas in the 35th minute got a chance for a shot 35th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Jofurs Drängar's goalie prevented a goal. In the 41stth minute of the game Tomas Illescas who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Jofurs Drängar's Ola Berg was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Jofurs Drängar's zone, Tomas Illescas stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ola Berg came out of the goal and Tomas Illescas tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Alfons Helström to strike the kick off in the second half. Kristoffer Hedström hit a great freekick 52 minutes into the match. Ola Berg stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Tomas Illescas's shot from short distance in the 54th minute. The corner led to Venezuela's Salvador Gisbert getting away a dangerous shot that went just outside the goal. Alfons Helström sent away a hard shot on goal in the 61st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Jofurs Drängar made a substitution. Magnus Glad replaced Cirilo Lefebre. Camilo Gaos kicked well hit freekick during the 63rd minute of the match. Jonathan Ferrant made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alfons Helström in the 68th minute of play. The supporters of Venezuela booed when Jofurs Drängar was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 72 match minutes in a wonderful position. Vedat Arslanoğlu didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Venezuela's Tomas Illescas in the 76th minute got a chance for a shot 76th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Jofurs Drängar's goalie prevented a goal. 81 minutes into the match, Venezuela's goal looked a bit too open when Magnus Glad came free, but Jonathan Ferrant reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 83rd minute, Magnus Glad made a precise shot to the right of Jonathan Ferrant. Venezuela's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-0. In the 87th minute Magnus Glad shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jonathan Ferrant saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Jonathan Ferrant made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Magnus Glad in the 89th minute of play. Alfons Helström received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 90th minute. Jonathan Ferrant tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Venezuela's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.