Challenge

Estadio Olímpico
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Venezuela's Tomas Illescas started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. 4 minutes into the match, Venezuela's goal looked a bit too open when Phoenix Alb came free, but Jonathan Ferrant reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Görkem Büyükada took the ball and in the 9 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 0-1. Tomas Illescas took the ball and in the 14 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Niculae Dudău. Niculae Dudău dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-1. 22 minutes into the match, MINAS TIRITH's Liviu Vlăsiu sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Jonathan Ferrant narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 26th minute, Görkem Büyükada 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. Jonathan Ferrant took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Phoenix Alb, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Gelu Scaeru hit a great freekick 30 minutes into the match. Jonathan Ferrant made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Görkem Büyükada in the 32nd minute of play. After a rather tough play, Venezuela's Tomas Illescas got a free kick in the 35th minute. Niculae Dudău made an important save on a dangerous shot by Tomas Illescas in the 38th minute. After a rather tough play, Venezuela's Jose Correa got a free kick in the 43rd minute. Jonathan Ferrant showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Liviu Vlăsiu, who was totally free with the ball in the 46th minute. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Liviu Vlăsiu was the one to do the kick off. Jonathan Ferrant was out of position in the 51 minute of play, and Liviu Vlăsiu capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Liviu Vlăsiu really showed his touch with that goal: 1-2. Leontin Geoană kicked well hit freekick during the 54th minute of the match. 59 minutes into the game, MINAS TIRITH's Görkem Büyükada 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, 1-3. A collision led to Venezuela getting a freekick after 61 minutes play. Tomas Illescas hit a great ball. 64 minutes into the match, Venezuela's goal looked a bit too open when Görkem Büyükada came free, but Jonathan Ferrant reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Jonathan Ferrant made an important save on a dangerous shot by Phoenix Alb in the 65th minute. After a rather tough play, MINAS TIRITH's Phoenix Alb got a free kick in the 68th minute. Venezuela's goalkeeper couldn't reach when Liviu Vlăsiu 77 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 1-4. 79 minutes into the game, Daniel Mardarie was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. MINAS TIRITH's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Venezuela the free kick. In the 80th match minute, MINAS TIRITH was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Daniel Mardarie to maneuver through the defense. 87 minutes into the match, MINAS TIRITH's goal looked a bit too open when Tomas Illescas came free, but Niculae Dudău reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Venezuela's Tomas Illescas in the 88th minute got a chance for a shot 88th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye MINAS TIRITH's goalie prevented a goal. Jonathan Venegas hit a great freekick 90 minutes into the match. After 92 played minutes Venezuela got a freekick which was hit by Jose Correa. Jonathan Ferrant showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Liviu Vlăsiu, who was totally free with the ball in the 95th minute. MINAS TIRITH's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.