Challenge

Arnulfo Iraido
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Alexandros Peropoulos got the match started through his kick off. When Tomas Illescas fell near the penalty area in the 2nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Venezuela's protests and gave Tomas Illescas a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Venezuela's Tomas Illescas got a free kick in the 2nd minute. 5 minutes into the match, Alexandros Peropoulos had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Jonathan Ferrant. Venezuela's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Alexandros Peropoulos was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. In the 7th minute, Alex Chicote hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With a little luck, Venezuela's Jonathan Ferrant got control of the ball when Alexandros Peropoulos tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 12th minute, Barrialito AFC's Alexandros Peropoulos dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 2-0. 18 minutes into the match, Barrialito AFC's Alexandros Peropoulos sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Jonathan Ferrant narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Alexandros Peropoulos's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Jonathan Ferrant read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 24th minute of play. Felix Frasco took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Patricio Costa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Wang Feng during the 34th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Barrialito AFC getting a freekick after 34 minutes play. Wang Feng hit a great ball. When Barrialito AFC's Alexandros Peropoulos in the 44th minute got a chance for a shot 44th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Venezuela's goalie prevented a goal. Jaime Eleazar received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 48th minute. Jonathan Ferrant tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere.

The wind increased when Tomas Illescas made the kick off in the second half. Alexandros Peropoulos took the ball and in the 54 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 6-0. Jonathan Ferrant took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alexandros Peropoulos, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Alexandros Peropoulos's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Jonathan Ferrant read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 59th minute of play. Jonathan Ferrant showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alexandros Peropoulos, who was totally free with the ball in the 61st minute. In the 67th minute, Patricio Costa hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Barrialito AFC's Fahhad Al Herz was substituted for Cecilio Rosio. In the 69th minute, Patricio Costa hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After some fancy dribbling in the 70th minute, Alexandros Peropoulos managed to get in a good position for a shot. Barrialito AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Alexandros Peropoulos 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. Alexandros Peropoulos took the ball and in the 71 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 7-0. Barrialito AFC's Natalio Bieito was substituted for Conrado Txordon. In the 79th minute, Tomas Illescas hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The supporters of Barrialito AFC booed when Venezuela was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 80 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tomas Illescas didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Guillermo Mariano fell near the penalty area in the 81st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Venezuela's protests and gave Guillermo Mariano a yellow card for diving instead. Guillermo Mariano hit a great freekick 81 minutes into the match. 84 minutes had been played when some careless play by Venezuela's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Jaime Eleazar was slow to take the kick. During this time Barrialito AFC's players had a chance to rest. The corner led to Barrialito AFC's Wang Feng getting away a dangerous shot that went just outside the goal. Gogo Tino made in the 88th minute of the game a sloppy throw-in which Aquiles Beat however managed to control. After some fancy dribbling in the 91st 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. Felix Frasco breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 93rd minute, Natalio Bieito 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. When the referee ended the match the Barrialito AFC players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.