Challenge

O.M. Olympic Arena
Spectators: 42 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Horaţiu Dijmărescu started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Dacian Cristoiu stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Tomas Illescas's shot from short distance in the 3rd minute. Olympic CF's Dacian Cristoiu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tomas Illescas in the 5th minute of play. When Tomas Illescas came up free with the goalie in the 7th minute, the Venezuela 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 Tomas Illescas couldn't finish the play. A collision led to Olympic CF getting a freekick after 10 minutes play. Ernesto Esposito hit a great ball. Dacian Cristoiu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tomas Illescas in the 11th minute of the match. When Tomas Illescas came up free with the goalie in the 13th minute, the Venezuela 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 Tomas Illescas couldn't finish the play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tomas Illescas in the 21st minute of play forced Olympic CF's goalkeeper Dacian Cristoiu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Jonathan Ferrant took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Horaţiu Dijmărescu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 32nd minute the ball was on its way in behind Olympic CF's goalkeeper Dacian Cristoiu, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After having played for 33 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. If Tomas Illescas had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 34th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Venezuela's Jonathan Ferrant played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Horaţiu Dijmărescu in the 41st minute of play. After a rather tough play, Olympic CF's Marin Niculescu got a free kick in the 43rd minute. 47 minutes into the match, Venezuela's goalkeeper Jonathan Ferrant had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Horaţiu Dijmărescu. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

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. A collision led to Olympic CF getting a freekick after 57 minutes play. Pompiliu Ghiondea hit a great ball. Tomas Illescas in the 60thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Dacian Cristoiu, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Patricio Costa hit a great freekick 61 minutes into the match. Liviu Bulcă took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 61st minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Jonathan Ferrant. Venezuela's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Dacian Cristoiu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tomas Illescas in the 67th minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Olympic CF's zone, Patricio Costa stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Dacian Cristoiu came out of the goal and Patricio Costa tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. A hard shot 75 in the game by Tomas Illescas from a close distance when the talented Dacian Cristoiu managed to make a qualified save. Olympic CF's players were relieved. In the 76th minute Venezuela were awarded a corner. Tomas Illescas went to the cornerflag to take it. Camilo Gaos was in a good position and managed to take a shot, but he missed just to the outside of the post. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Guillermo Mariano during the 83rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, Venezuela's Patricio Costa got a free kick in the 86th minute. Patricio Costa charged in rather forcefully in the 87th 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. After a rather tough play, Venezuela's Patricio Costa got a free kick in the 94th minute. After a rather tough play, Venezuela's Patricio Costa got a free kick in the 95th minute.