Challenge

Katcholische Festung
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Gencho Evstatiev kicked off to start the match. 3 minutes into the match, Tomas Illescas had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Abidin Acarbey. FcBludenz's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Tomas Illescas was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. Abidin Acarbey showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tomas Illescas in the 7th minute of the match. Georg Lainer struck a weak shot in the 8th 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 FcBludenz. Jonathan Ferrant was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Georg Lainer showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-1 in the 10 minute of play. Abidin Acarbey 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 18th minute, Guillermo Mariano hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 22 minutes into the match, FcBludenz's goal looked a bit too open when Tomas Illescas came free, but Abidin Acarbey reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Jonathan Ferrant made a fantastic save in the 24th minute, when Gencho Evstatiev sent off a good shot on target. Jonathan Ferrant took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gencho Evstatiev, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Georg Lainer fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 26th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jonathan Ferrant having to interfere. In the 30th minute, Georg Lainer made a precise shot to the right of Jonathan Ferrant. Venezuela's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-1. If Tomas Illescas had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 39th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Patrick Nadel scored 3-1 in the 42nd 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. The supporters of Venezuela booed when FcBludenz was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 44 match minutes in a wonderful position. Rémi Jacquet didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 45 played minutes FcBludenz got a freekick which was hit by Alnis Skarulis. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 3-1 at half-time.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Tomas Illescas to strike the kick off in the second half. Gencho Evstatiev recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 52nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Tomas Illescas received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 55th minute. Abidin Acarbey tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gencho Evstatiev in the 61st minute of play forced Venezuela's goalkeeper Jonathan Ferrant to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Georg Lainer blasted a shot towards the goal in the 65th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Jonathan Ferrant having to make a save. After having played for 67 minutes, Gencho Evstatiev managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. FcBludenz's supporters crossed their fingers, but Gencho Evstatiev was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Georg Lainer struck a weak shot in the 71st 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 FcBludenz. FcBludenz's Gencho Evstatiev got a good chance for a goal in the 75th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Georg Lainer in the 84th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Jonathan Ferrant prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Abidin Acarbey made an important save on a dangerous shot by Tomas Illescas in the 86th minute. Jonathan Ferrant took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gencho Evstatiev, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 89 minutes into the match, Gencho Evstatiev notched a goal, 4-1, to the right of Venezuela's Jonathan Ferrant. Jonathan Ferrant was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. The supporters of Venezuela booed when FcBludenz was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 93 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gencho Evstatiev didn't get a good kick on the ball. Georg Lainer hit a great freekick 96 minutes into the match. FcBludenz's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.