Challenge

C.V. Spartan Stadium
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Kacper Wasikowski made the kick off which started today's match. After having played for 2 minutes, Lincoln Hand managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. S.D. Bajen's supporters crossed their fingers, but Lincoln Hand was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Aldo Marquez made in the 5th minute of the game a quick throw-in and Claudinei Ramalho immediately put the ball in play. Jonathan Ferrant showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Adrian Nicolae, who was totally free with the ball in the 12th minute. 18 minutes into the match, Venezuela's goalkeeper Jonathan Ferrant had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Adrian Nicolae. Jonathan Ferrant stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Lincoln Hand's shot from short distance in the 20th minute. After having played for 21 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. When S.D. Bajen's Lincoln Hand in the 23rd minute got a chance for a shot 23rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Venezuela's goalie prevented a goal. S.D. Bajen's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Adrian Nicolae in the 29th minute. After some careless play in the Venezuela defense, Kacper Wasikowski kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Jonathan Ferrant. The Venezuela fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Jonathan Ferrant should have stopped the shot. In the 39th match minute, Venezuela was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jose Correa to maneuver through the defense. Jonathan Ferrant made an important save on a dangerous shot by Kacper Wasikowski in the 41st minute. In the 46th minute, Kacper Wasikowski ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Jonathan Ferrant was frozen by the shot and now it was 3-0. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 3-0.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Tomas Illescas to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 52nd minute Venezuela were awarded a corner. Tomas Illescas went to the cornerflag to take it. Jonathan Ferrant showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Adrian Nicolae in the 56th minute of the match. Tomas Illescas sent away a hard shot on goal in the 62nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Jonathan Ferrant took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Kacper Wasikowski, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. S.D. Bajen's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Adrian Nicolae in the 65th minute. 67 minutes into the game, Tomas Illescas 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 S.D. Bajen the free kick. A collision led to Venezuela getting a freekick after 67 minutes play. Tomas Illescas hit a great ball. S.D. Bajen made a substitution. Sam Malone replaced Adrian Nicolae. In the 68th minute, Tomas Illescas hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The crowd rose to their feet as Tomas Illescas kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Spencer Holder. That made the score 3-1 in the 73 minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 81st minute, Tomas Illescas managed to get in a good position for a shot. Venezuela's supporters rose to their feet, but Tomas Illescas was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Spencer Holder breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The supporters of Venezuela booed when S.D. Bajen was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 83 match minutes in a wonderful position. Olaf Osielski didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Sam Malone had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 86th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Patricio Costa was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 90th minute. Venezuela's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. Spencer Holder made a fantastic save in the 90th minute, when Tomas Illescas sent off a good shot on target. Jonathan Ferrant showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Kacper Wasikowski, who was totally free with the ball in the 96th minute. S.D. Bajen were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Venezuela for a fine match.