Challenge

Estadio Dolavón
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) XENEIXES FC's Frits Nabe 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. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Tomas Illescas in the 11th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Damazy Kinic prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Frits Nabe sent away a hard shot on goal in the 20th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 24th minute, Octavio Salvatore reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Jonathan Ferrant. The goal made the score 1-0. The supporters of XENEIXES FC booed when Venezuela was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 28 match minutes in a wonderful position. Camilo Gaos didn't get a good kick on the ball. Jonathan Ferrant made a fantastic save in the 29th minute, when Frits Nabe sent off a good shot on target. Vyacheslav Konopatov fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 37th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jonathan Ferrant having to interfere. Tomas Illescas fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 39th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Damazy Kinic having to interfere. The supporters of XENEIXES FC booed when Venezuela was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 41 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jonathan Venegas didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a defensive mix-up in XENEIXES FC's zone, Patricio Costa stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Damazy Kinic came out of the goal and Patricio Costa tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Tomas Illescas made a kick off. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Camilo Gaos during the 60th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, Venezuela's Camilo Gaos got a free kick in the 60th minute. After 65 played minutes XENEIXES FC got a freekick which was hit by Vyacheslav Konopatov. Vyacheslav Konopatov hit a great freekick 67 minutes into the match. In the 69th minute, Vyacheslav Konopatov hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Tomas Illescas fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 75th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Damazy Kinic having to interfere. In the 77th match minute, XENEIXES FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cristobal Gorri to maneuver through the defense. Frits Nabe took the ball and in the 81 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Jonathan Ferrant. Jonathan Ferrant dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-0. Tomas Illescas struck a weak shot in the 86th minute. Damazy Kinic didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Venezuela. 88 minutes into the match, Tomas Illescas dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Damazy Kinic, 2-1. 94 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 XENEIXES FC the free kick. Patricio Costa hit a great freekick 94 minutes into the match. After 95 minutes, Guillermo Mariano mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Venezuela and the XENEIXES FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The XENEIXES FC fans cheered their team off the field, for while Venezuela had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.