Challenge

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Spectators: 41 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Tomas Illescas kicked off to start the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Patricio Costa in the 3rd minute of play forced GoldDiam V55's goalkeeper Cheng De Jing to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Venezuela were awarded a corner in the 4th minute after GoldDiam V55's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Tomas Illescas took the corner. Venezuela's Tomas Illescas was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Cheng De Jing in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Jonathan Ferrant showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sabin Bugariu, who was totally free with the ball in the 7th minute. Venezuela's defense didn't have a chance, in the 15th minute, when Eliodor Barbosu scored to the left of an out of position Jonathan Ferrant, making the score, 1-0. After some fancy dribbling in the 18th minute, Sabin Bugariu managed to get in a good position for a shot. GoldDiam V55's supporters rose to their feet, but Sabin Bugariu was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Jonathan Ferrant breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. If Sabin Bugariu had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 24th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Jonathan Ferrant made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sabin Bugariu in the 24th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tomas Illescas in the 26th minute of play forced GoldDiam V55's goalkeeper Cheng De Jing to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 30 played minutes, GoldDiam V55's Robert Macovei shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Jonathan Ferrant came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in GoldDiam V55 reached it. 37 minutes into the game, Vintilă Dogaru threw the ball into play from the sideline. Venezuela's Jonathan Venegas quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. After a rather tough play, GoldDiam V55's Emanuel Inculeț got a free kick in the 38th minute. In the 40th 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: 1-1. If Tomas Illescas had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 43rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Cheng De Jing showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tomas Illescas in the 45th minute of the match. After 47 played minutes GoldDiam V55 got a freekick which was hit by Sabin Bugariu. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Eliodor Barbosu stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Emanuel Inculeț kicked well hit freekick during the 51st minute of the match. Patricio Costa fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 52nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Cheng De Jing having to interfere. In the 54th minute Tomas Illescas shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Cheng De Jing saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Tomas Illescas might have been able to make a better finish in the 55th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Cheng De Jing. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Tomas Illescas ran back to his position shaking his head. Tomas Illescas could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 55th minute of the match, but Cheng De Jing made a huge save. Tomas Illescas could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 56th minute of the match, but Cheng De Jing made a huge save. In the 58th match minute, GoldDiam V55 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Vintilă Dogaru to maneuver through the defense. GoldDiam V55's Cheng De Jing played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tomas Illescas in the 59th minute of play. 61 minutes into the match, GoldDiam V55's goalkeeper Cheng De Jing had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Tomas Illescas. A collision led to Venezuela getting a freekick after 63 minutes play. Jose Correa hit a great ball. After 69 minutes, Tomas Illescas made it 2-2 with a short kick to the right side. GoldDiam V55's Cheng De Jing tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Tomas Illescas took the ball and in the 72 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Cheng De Jing. Cheng De Jing dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-3. If Tomas Illescas had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 75th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Jonathan Ferrant came out of the goal in the 82nd minute to try and stop a shot by GoldDiam V55's Eliodor Barbosu. But to his dismay, Eliodor Barbosu quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 4-3. Jonathan Ferrant stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Ernest Capșuneanu's shot from short distance in the 86th minute. GoldDiam V55's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.