Challenge

Darzhas Stadium
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) In the 3rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Harsh Gods's goalkeeper Gersi Snabe, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Patricio Costa in the 3rd minute of play forced Harsh Gods's goalkeeper Gersi Snabe to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Jonathan Ferrant was a little too slow when Xosepin Verdeja got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 5th minute. The score was now 1-0. Gersi Snabe showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tomas Illescas, who was totally free with the ball in the 9th minute. Jonathan Ferrant showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tomas Lain in the 10th minute of the match. In the 12th minute of the match, Tomas Lain tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Jonathan Ferrant saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Jonathan Ferrant made a fantastic save in the 15th minute, when Renatas Eidukonis sent off a good shot on target. The attack was good, but when Tomas Lain in the 17th minute was about to shoot he didn't kick quite good enough and the ball went high over goal. 18 minutes into the match, Venezuela's goal looked a bit too open when Jogaila Makauskas came free, but Jonathan Ferrant reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Tomas Lain in the 24th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Jonathan Ferrant saved Venezuela from getting behind. Gersi Snabe showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tomas Illescas in the 25th minute of the match. Venezuela's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Tomas Illescas in the 26th minute. Jonathan Ferrant showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tomas Lain, who was totally free with the ball in the 31st minute. In the 34thth minute of the game Tomas Lain who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Venezuela's Jonathan Ferrant was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 35 minutes into the match, Tomas Illescas notched a goal, 1-1, to the right of Harsh Gods's Gersi Snabe. Gersi Snabe was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Gersi Snabe made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tomas Illescas in the 38th minute of play. After 40 minutes Harsh Gods's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Tomas Illescas who took care of the corner kick. A well-hit corner resulted in Jonathan Venegas heading the ball towards the goal, but to his dismay he misdirected it and missed the goal completely. Jonathan Ferrant showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tomas Lain, who was totally free with the ball in the 45th minute. Jogaila Makauskas received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 46th minute. Jonathan Ferrant tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 47th match minute, Venezuela was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Guillermo Mariano to maneuver through the defense. The audience thought a goal was coming when Roberto Carlos got free with Jonathan Ferrant in the 48th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 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.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Tomas Lain made a kick off. 53 minutes into the match, Jogaila Makauskas had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Jonathan Ferrant. Venezuela's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Jogaila Makauskas was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-1. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tomas Lain in the 55th minute of play forced Venezuela's goalkeeper Jonathan Ferrant to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Jonathan Ferrant showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tomas Lain, who was totally free with the ball in the 59th minute. Venezuela's Jonathan Ferrant played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jogaila Makauskas in the 62nd minute of play. 64 minutes into the match, Tomas Lain had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Jonathan Ferrant. Venezuela's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Tomas Lain was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-1. After having played for 69 minutes, Patricio Costa managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Venezuela's supporters crossed their fingers, but Patricio Costa was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Jonathan Ferrant made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tomas Lain in the 71st minute of play. 73 minutes into the game, Patricio Costa recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Gersi Snabe. Patricio Costa showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 3-2. The supporters of Harsh Gods booed when Venezuela was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 79 match minutes in a wonderful position. Guillermo Mariano didn't get a good kick on the ball. Roberto Carlos was probably a little too eager to shoot when he, in the 80th played minute, shot the ball from way out. The shot was hard, but the ball flew wide of the goal. Tomas Lain fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 82nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jonathan Ferrant having to interfere. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Tomas Lain 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. 85 minutes had been played when some careless play by Venezuela's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Roberto Carlos was slow to take the kick. During this time Harsh Gods's players had a chance to rest. Jonathan Ferrant took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tomas Lain, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Patricio Costa received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 90th minute. Gersi Snabe tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Harsh Gods's Xosepin Verdeja got a good chance for a goal in the 92nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Harsh Gods made a substitution. Stanislovas Jacys replaced Jogaila Makauskas. Harsh Gods walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.