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Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) los terranos's Marz Cañete started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. After 3 played minutes los terranos got a freekick which was hit by Elvio Gallarde. An unexpectedly hard shot by Manoel Collantes in the 6th minute of play forced Venezuela's goalkeeper Jonathan Ferrant to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Rioja Simon's late challenge caught a Venezuela's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Rioja Simon helped the player get up and apologised. In the 7th minute, Rioja Simon hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 9th minute Marz Cañete shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jonathan Ferrant saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The audience thought a goal was coming when Marz Cañete got free with Jonathan Ferrant in the 11th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Jonathan Ferrant had great luck who in the 14thth minute grab hold of the ball when Marz Cañete from a short distance tried to put the ball inside the right post. 15 minutes into the game, Manoel Collantes cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Jonathan Ferrant was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Venezuela's Jonathan Ferrant played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ronaldo Bernaldo in the 19th minute of play. After a rather tough play, los terranos's Zavier Sobrado got a free kick in the 21st minute. After a rather tough play, Venezuela's Patricio Costa got a free kick in the 24th minute. The crowd rose to their feet as los terranos's Manoel Collantes slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Jonathan Ferrant. That made the score 2-0 after 25 minutes of play. Tomas Illescas's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but 庞磊希 read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 30th minute of play. Venezuela were awarded a corner in the 31th minute after los terranos's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Tomas Illescas took the corner. In the 40thth minute of the game Tomas Illescas who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but los terranos's 庞磊希 was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 41st 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. An unexpectedly hard shot by Marz Cañete in the 45th minute of play forced Venezuela's goalkeeper Jonathan Ferrant to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 庞磊希 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 46th minute. Venezuela's Tomas Illescas got a good chance for a goal in the 48th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 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 2-1.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Tomas Illescas to strike the kick off in the second half. Patricio Costa sent away a hard shot on goal in the 53rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Tomas Illescas who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 57thth minute tested the skills of 庞磊希 when he managed to save the team from getting behind. 58 minutes had been played when some careless play by los terranos's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Tomas Illescas was slow to take the kick. During this time Venezuela's players had a chance to rest. When Alex Chicote fell near the penalty area in the 67th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Venezuela's protests and gave Alex Chicote a yellow card for diving instead. los terranos made a substitution. Servando Mori replaced Rioja Simon. After 67 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Venezuela! Jonathan Ferrant had in the 71stth minute some difficulties stopping Vasco Palenciano's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. Jonathan Ferrant showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Mauro Churruca in the 75th minute of the match. 庞磊希 showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Patricio Costa, who was totally free with the ball in the 76th minute. After taking down the ball on Venezuela's corner Tomas Illescas fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and 庞磊希 quite easily take care of the ball. In the 77thth minute of the game Joshua Secada who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but los terranos's 庞磊希 was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Zavier Sobrado's late challenge caught a Venezuela's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Zavier Sobrado helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to los terranos getting a freekick after 80 minutes play. Zavier Sobrado hit a great ball. 庞磊希 made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Patricio Costa in the 84th minute of play. Venezuela's Jonathan Ferrant played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mauro Churruca in the 89th minute of play. When Jose Correa fell near the penalty area in the 91st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Venezuela's protests and gave Jose Correa a yellow card for diving instead. In the 91st minute, Jose Correa hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a defensive mix-up in los terranos's zone, Tomas Illescas stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. 庞磊希 came out of the goal and Tomas Illescas tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 96th match minute, los terranos was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Zavier Sobrado to maneuver through the defense. los terranos's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.