Challenge

Isparta Atatürk
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, 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. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ludomir Lanczak in the 8th minute of play forced Venezuela's goalkeeper Jonathan Ferrant to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Omar Gelmiro came up free with the goalie in the 9th minute, the ISPARTASPOR U21 fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Omar Gelmiro couldn't finish the play. Jonathan Ferrant was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Ludomir Lanczak showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-0 in the 11 minute of play. 19 minutes into the match, Venezuela's goalkeeper Jonathan Ferrant had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Ludomir Lanczak. Omar Gelmiro struck a weak shot in the 21st 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 ISPARTASPOR U21. After 25 played minutes ISPARTASPOR U21 got a freekick which was hit by Fermin Bemabe. Jose Correa scored 1-1 in the 28th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Michel van der Bij, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Michel van der Bij stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Tomas Illescas's shot from short distance in the 38th minute. Joshua Secada kicked well hit freekick during the 41st minute of the match. Ludomir Lanczak's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 48thth minute, Jonathan Ferrant skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

The wind increased when Omar Gelmiro made the kick off in the second half. Jonathan Ferrant took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ludomir Lanczak, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Jonathan Ferrant showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ludomir Lanczak, who was totally free with the ball in the 61st minute. 69 minutes into the game, Patricio Costa cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-2. Michel van der Bij was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. After a rather tough play, Venezuela's Patricio Costa got a free kick in the 72nd minute. The supporters of ISPARTASPOR U21 booed when Venezuela was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 73 match minutes in a wonderful position. Patricio Costa didn't get a good kick on the ball. 75 minutes into the match, Venezuela's Tomas Illescas sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Michel van der Bij narrowly saved just below the crossbar. ISPARTASPOR U21's Michel van der Bij proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 77th minute of the match, managed to save ISPARTASPOR U21 from getting a goal against them. After some fancy dribbling in the 80th minute, Ludomir Lanczak managed to get in a good position for a shot. ISPARTASPOR U21's supporters rose to their feet, but Ludomir Lanczak was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Jonathan Ferrant breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. ISPARTASPOR U21's Mitch Batshuayi was substituted for Omar Gelmiro. Everyone was convinced a goal was close when Venezuela's Patricio Costa in the 84th minute lifted the ball towards the upper right corner, but Michel van der Bij was perfectly placed and prevented a goal for ISPARTASPOR U21 through an amazing save. After some careless play in the ISPARTASPOR U21 defense, Patricio Costa kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Michel van der Bij. The ISPARTASPOR U21 fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Michel van der Bij should have stopped the shot. Sol Campbell sent away a hard shot on goal in the 93rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When ISPARTASPOR U21's Ludomir Lanczak in the 95th minute got a chance for a shot 95th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Venezuela's goalie prevented a goal. In the 96th minute, Jonathan Venegas hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The ISPARTASPOR U21 manager could be seen shouting at his players as they walked down the tunnel after the match. He was clearly angry that they had squandered their superior possession, allowing Venezuela to win.