Challenge

Arena Chuscha FC
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Tomas Illescas made the kick off which started today's match. When Angelo Illan came up free with the goalie in the 2nd minute, the Chuscha FC - Ψ - 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 Angelo Illan couldn't finish the play. Tomas Illescas blasted a shot towards the goal in the 4th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Melquiades Maura having to make a save. Melquiades Maura made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tomas Illescas in the 4th minute of play. Patricio Costa charged in rather forcefully in the 10th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Patricio Costa the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Patricio Costa kicked well hit freekick during the 10th minute of the match. Patricio Costa was shown his second yellow card after 12 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. Jonathan Ferrant made a fantastic save in the 17th minute, when Dalmacio Iago sent off a good shot on target. The nice shot from Dalmacio Iago in the 21stth minute just in front of the goal should have ended in point on the board, but Jonathan Ferrant had a great feel for the game and superbly saved the ball from getting in by the left post. 22 minutes into the match, Chuscha FC - Ψ -'s goal looked a bit too open when Tomas Illescas came free, but Melquiades Maura reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Jonathan Ferrant took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Angelo Illan, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 31st minute Tomas Illescas shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Melquiades Maura saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Joshua Secada hit a great freekick 32 minutes into the match. 36 minutes in the game Daniel Barrios did a throw-in, and the ball was quickly in game thanks to Fulgencio Cordearo. Fulgencio Cordearo recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 38th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Tomas Illescas sent away a hard shot on goal in the 41st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. A collision led to Chuscha FC - Ψ - getting a freekick after 43 minutes play. Fulgencio Cordearo hit a great ball. If Tomas Illescas had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 45th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. When Rigoberto Mina fell near the penalty area in the 46th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Venezuela's protests and gave Rigoberto Mina a yellow card for diving instead. Rigoberto Mina kicked well hit freekick during the 46th minute of the match. 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.

51 minutes into the match, Venezuela's goal looked a bit too open when Angelo Illan came free, but Jonathan Ferrant reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Jonathan Ferrant showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Angelo Illan, who was totally free with the ball in the 53rd minute. In the 56th minute, Jose Correa hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Melquiades Maura took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tomas Illescas, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 59th match minute, Chuscha FC - Ψ - was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Daniel Barrios to maneuver through the defense. 72 minutes into the match, Venezuela's goal looked a bit too open when Angelo Illan came free, but Jonathan Ferrant reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Chuscha FC - Ψ -'s attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Americo Guerrero in the 73rd minute. A collision led to Chuscha FC - Ψ - getting a freekick after 78 minutes play. Daniel Barrios hit a great ball. The supporters of Venezuela booed when Chuscha FC - Ψ - was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 80 match minutes in a wonderful position. Angelo Illan didn't get a good kick on the ball. Tomas Illescas recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 85th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. When the match had gone on for 87 minutes, Tomas Illescas took a quick shot and it went in 0-1 without a chance for Melquiades Maura to make any attempt to save it. In the 94th minute, Jose Correa hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 95 minutes, Angelo Illan mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Chuscha FC - Ψ - and the Venezuela players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 95 played minutes Chuscha FC - Ψ - got a freekick which was hit by Angelo Illan. When the final whistle sounded Venezuela left the ground with the victory after a much better performance than Chuscha FC - Ψ -.