Challenge

Ruca Luz
Spectators: 39 (Terracing: 30, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Roman Reynardo got the match started through his kick off. Jonathan Ferrant was a little too slow when Sebastian Hermon got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 7th minute. The score was now 1-0. 11 minutes into the game, Patricio Costa 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 Deportivo Gamberro the free kick. In the 12th match minute, Venezuela was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jose Correa to maneuver through the defense. 14 minutes into the match, Venezuela's goal looked a bit too open when Lucas Rovan came free, but Jonathan Ferrant reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 19 minutes into the game, Deportivo Gamberro's Roman Reynardo 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, 2-0. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Tomas Illescas in the 24th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Bruno Pascal saved Deportivo Gamberro from getting behind. Through an outstanding action, after 25 minutes, Jonathan Ferrant successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Roberto Mosen struck a weak shot in the 26th minute. Jonathan Ferrant didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Deportivo Gamberro. A collision led to Deportivo Gamberro getting a freekick after 28 minutes play. Alvaro Henrico hit a great ball. Bruno Pascal showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Patricio Costa, who was totally free with the ball in the 29th minute. In the 30th minute, Tomas Illescas left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Venezuela fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-1. Tony Manerov sent away a hard shot on goal in the 34th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Tony Manerov scored 3-1 in the 38th 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. Jonathan Ferrant showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Roman Reynardo, who was totally free with the ball in the 42nd minute. After a rather tough play, Deportivo Gamberro's Alvaro Henrico got a free kick in the 43rd minute.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Tomas Illescas to strike the kick off in the second half. After a rather tough play, Venezuela's Patricio Costa got a free kick in the 50th minute. If Roberto Mosen had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 68th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Deportivo Gamberro's Niceto Perpinya was substituted for Roman Reynardo. Deportivo Gamberro's Bruno Pascal played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tomas Illescas in the 73rd minute of play. Bruno Pascal stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Tomas Illescas's shot from short distance in the 78th minute. Alvaro Henrico hit a great freekick 82 minutes into the match. The supporters of Deportivo Gamberro booed when Venezuela was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 85 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jose Correa didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a rather tough play, Deportivo Gamberro's Alvaro Henrico got a free kick in the 91st minute.