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Neverland Ranch
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Sven-Arne Gustafsson kicked off to start the match. The supporters of Venezuela booed when FC Kurdish Warriors was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 3 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ingvar Asmundsson didn't get a good kick on the ball. 4 minutes into the match, Venezuela's Patricio Costa sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Wictor Hagström narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 5th minute Venezuela were awarded a corner. Tomas Illescas went to the cornerflag to take it. The corner led Venezuela's Salvador Gisbert to fire away a dangerous shot which Wictor Hagström despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. The Venezuela fans' excitement grew in the 5th match minute when Venezuela's Salvador Gisbert looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Jonathan Ferrant showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Isac Christoffersson, who was totally free with the ball in the 12th minute. Jonathan Ferrant showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Isac Christoffersson in the 12th minute of the match. Niclas Hjälm who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 13thth minute tested the skills of Jonathan Ferrant when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Jonathan Ferrant took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sven-Arne Gustafsson, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Patricio Costa fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 20th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Wictor Hagström having to interfere. 27 minutes into the game, Tomas Illescas cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-2. Wictor Hagström was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 37th minute, Tomas Illescas got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Tomas Illescas sent away a hard shot on goal in the 42nd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. The FC Kurdish Warriors players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Venezuela were winning 1-2.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Tomas Illescas was the one to do the kick off. After 51 played minutes Venezuela got a freekick which was hit by Jonathan Venegas. Niclas Hjälm sent away a hard shot on goal in the 52nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Tomas Illescas fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 55th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Wictor Hagström having to interfere. When %teams%'s Tomas Illescas was free in front of goal, he didn't hesitate to shoot 1-3 just inside the left pole, 59 minutes into the game. Wictor Hagström was annoyed at himself for letting in the shot. Wictor Hagström made an important save on a dangerous shot by Tomas Illescas in the 63rd minute. Sven-Arne Gustafsson succeeded in the game's 67th minute to shoot an unreachable shot under the crossbar and scored - 2-3. FC Kurdish Warriors made a substitution. Conny Andreasson replaced Isac Christoffersson. Tomas Illescas's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Wictor Hagström read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 72nd minute of play. Wictor Hagström made an important save on a dangerous shot by Tomas Illescas in the 74th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 82nd minute, Niclas Hjälm managed to get in a good position for a shot. FC Kurdish Warriors's supporters rose to their feet, but Niclas Hjälm 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. In the 87th match minute, FC Kurdish Warriors was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Sven-Arne Gustafsson to maneuver through the defense. When Sven-Arne Gustafsson got the opportunity to take care of a free kick it resulted in a really dangerous shot that almost went in the goal. Instead the ball went too high, a missed opportunity for FC Kurdish Warriors. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Venezuela had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.