Challenge

Nutty Stadium
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, 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. Elton John made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tomas Illescas in the 5th minute of play. 11 minutes into the match, Birger Øvstebø 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 Birger Øvstebø was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-0. Jonathan Ferrant made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jon-Erik Vedøy in the 15th minute of play. After 16 minutes, Tomas Illescas made it 2-1 with a short kick to the right side. Cheeky Nuts United's Elton John tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. After 21 played minutes Cheeky Nuts United got a freekick which was hit by Bjarne Holt. Doctor Potass might have been able to make a better finish in the 27th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Jonathan Ferrant. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Doctor Potass ran back to his position shaking his head. Jonathan Ferrant took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Fabian Lundberg, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Jon-Erik Vedøy could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 33rd minute of the match, but Jonathan Ferrant made a huge save. If Birger Øvstebø had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 35th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When Venezuela's Tomas Illescas in the 36th minute got a chance for a shot 36th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Cheeky Nuts United's goalie prevented a goal. If Tomas Illescas had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 38th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The audience was convinced that Jon-Erik Vedøy's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Jonathan Ferrant was relentless in the 39th minute of the game. Camilo Gaos kicked well hit freekick during the 40th minute of the match. After 43rd play minutes Fabian Lundberg shot 3-1, a short shot which went by Jonathan Ferrant and just under the crossbar into goal. Jonathan Ferrant was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Fabian Lundberg showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 4-1 in the 46 minute 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.

51 minutes into the game, Cheeky Nuts United's Jon-Erik Vedøy nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Jonathan Ferrant made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 5-1. Jonathan Ferrant showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jon-Erik Vedøy in the 54th minute of the match. After having played for 56 minutes, Fabian Lundberg managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Cheeky Nuts United's supporters crossed their fingers, but Fabian Lundberg was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Cheeky Nuts United made a substitution. Henrik Rakvåg replaced Lukas Grønnestad. An unexpectedly hard shot by Patricio Costa in the 58th minute of play forced Cheeky Nuts United's goalkeeper Elton John to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. If Tomas Illescas had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 59th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. In the 64th minute, Jon-Erik Vedøy made a precise shot to the right of Jonathan Ferrant. Venezuela's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 6-1. Doctor Potass scored 7-1 in the 68th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Jonathan Ferrant, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. After a defensive mix-up in Venezuela's zone, Fabian Lundberg stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Jonathan Ferrant came out of the goal and Fabian Lundberg tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After some careless play in the Venezuela defense, Fabian Lundberg kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Jonathan Ferrant. The Venezuela fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Jonathan Ferrant should have stopped the shot. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Jon-Erik Vedøy in the 79th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Jonathan Ferrant saved Venezuela from getting behind. 83 minutes into the game, Camilo Gaos 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 Cheeky Nuts United the free kick. A collision led to Venezuela getting a freekick after 83 minutes play. Camilo Gaos hit a great ball. With his leg Elton John managed to avoid a goal in the 86thth minute, when Venezuela's Tomas Illescas fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Patricio Costa fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 91st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Elton John having to interfere. Cheeky Nuts United's supporters were delighted with their team's performance and swarmed onto the pitch at the end of the match to celebrate the victory with the players.