Challenge

Estadio Olímpico
Spectators: 47 (Terracing: 36, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 0) Romulo Isusko started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Romulo Isusko recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 4th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Patricio Costa fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 5th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jules Kunde having to interfere. After having played for 7 minutes, Patricio Costa managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Venezuela's supporters crossed their fingers, but Patricio Costa was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The throw-in from Salvador Gisbert in the 11th minute of the game was unfortunally taken care of by Barbudos FC's Jonatan Inguma. Jonathan Ferrant made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Virgil Van Dijk in the 18th minute of play. A sloppy throw-in by Alex Chicote in the 19th minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by Barbudos FC's Jonatan Inguma. Alex Chicote hit a great freekick 20 minutes into the match. In the 22nd minute, Rigoberto Martxelin got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. After a defensive mix-up in Barbudos FC's zone, Patricio Costa stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Jules Kunde 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. In the 34th minute, Jonatan Inguma 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 37th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jules Kunde having to interfere. When Venezuela's Tomas Illescas in the 38th minute got a chance for a shot 38th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Barbudos FC's goalie prevented a goal. Tomas Illescas fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 42nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jules Kunde having to interfere. Guillermo Mariano kicked well hit freekick during the 47th minute of the match. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

Venezuela's Tomas Illescas got a good chance for a goal in the 56th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Tomas Illescas sent away a hard shot on goal in the 57th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After some fancy dribbling in the 59th minute, Patricio Costa managed to get in a good position for a shot. Venezuela's supporters rose to their feet, but Patricio Costa was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Jules Kunde breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After 62 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Barbudos FC! Tomas Illescas shot the penalty kick right outside the post. In the 64th match minute, Venezuela was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alex Chicote to maneuver through the defense. The supporters of Venezuela booed when Barbudos FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 68 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jonatan Inguma didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 78th minute, Alex Chicote hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. If Jonas Txaran had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 80th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 85 minutes, Guillermo Mariano mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Venezuela and the Barbudos FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 85th match minute, Venezuela was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Guillermo Mariano to maneuver through the defense. 92 minutes into the match, Barbudos FC's goal looked a bit too open when Tomas Illescas came free, but Jules Kunde reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 93 minutes Barbudos FC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Tomas Illescas who took care of the corner kick. Arnulfo Ortzi thought of kicking away a contribution in front of goal but messed it up so badly that the ball went to the right of an astonished Jules Kunde, a very annoying self made goal in the 93rd minute which led to 2-0. For all the effort they put into the match, the Barbudos FC players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Venezuela.