Challenge

Estadio Olímpico
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Rogelio Salbatore made the kick off and thus started the match. After having played for 8 minutes, Tomas Illescas managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Venezuela's supporters crossed their fingers, but Tomas Illescas was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Jose Correa kicked well hit freekick during the 14th minute of the match. Venezuela's Jonathan Ferrant played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Braulio Monico in the 17th minute of play. Daniel Valiente stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Tomas Illescas's shot from short distance in the 18th minute. When Rogelio Salbatore fell near the penalty area in the 21st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Nippur de Lagash 2's protests and gave Rogelio Salbatore a yellow card for diving instead. In the 21st minute, Rogelio Salbatore hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 24th match minute, Nippur de Lagash 2 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Angelino Reyes to maneuver through the defense. Cayetano Calisto made in the 25th minute of the game a fairly good throw-in which was taken care of by Mateo Bingen. An unexpected shot in the 27th minute by Patricio Costa got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Braulio Monico in the 29th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Jonathan Ferrant saved Venezuela from getting behind. The supporters of Venezuela booed when Nippur de Lagash 2 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 30 match minutes in a wonderful position. Generoso Estevez didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 32nd minute, Generoso Estevez hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Tomas Illescas could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 39th minute of the match, but Daniel Valiente made a huge save. Tomas Illescas could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 41st minute of the match, but Daniel Valiente made a huge save. Nippur de Lagash 2's Generoso Estevez quite brazenly broke a throw-in by Salvador Gisbert, made in the 43rd minute of the game. The score stood at 0-0 when the half time whistle went. Both sets of players seemed reasonably pleased with how the match was going.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Tomas Illescas was the one to do the kick off. Guillermo Mariano made in the 53rd minute of the game a quick throw-in and Tomas Illescas immediately put the ball in play. In the 55th match minute, Venezuela was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jose Correa to maneuver through the defense. 61 minutes into the game, Venezuela's Patricio Costa nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Daniel Valiente made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. Patricio Costa fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 69th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Daniel Valiente having to interfere. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Tomas Illescas in the 71st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Daniel Valiente saved Nippur de Lagash 2 from getting behind. The supporters of Nippur de Lagash 2 booed when Venezuela was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 72 match minutes in a wonderful position. Rigoberto Mina didn't get a good kick on the ball. The supporters of Venezuela booed when Nippur de Lagash 2 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 78 match minutes in a wonderful position. Angelino Reyes didn't get a good kick on the ball. Generoso Estevez made in the 80th minute of the game a sloppy throw-in which Cayetano Calisto however managed to control. 82 minutes in the game Guillermo Mariano did a throw-in, and the ball was quickly in game thanks to Tomas Illescas. Daniel Valiente stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Tomas Illescas's shot from short distance in the 86th minute. In the 88th match minute, Venezuela was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Patricio Costa to maneuver through the defense. In the 89th minute, Salvador Gisbert hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Jonathan Ferrant showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rogelio Salbatore, who was totally free with the ball in the 92nd minute. Salvador Gisbert made in the 93rd minute of the game a throw-in that took a bad bounce and was taken care of by Nippur de Lagash 2's Generoso Estevez. Daniel Valiente made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tomas Illescas in the 94th minute of play. When Venezuela's Tomas Illescas in the 96th minute got a chance for a shot 96th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Nippur de Lagash 2's goalie prevented a goal. There was no doubt that Venezuela were the better team. Venezuela's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.