Challenge

Estadio El Pastizal
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Venezuela's Tomas Illescas 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. Patricio Costa sent away a hard shot on goal in the 3rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Tomas Illescas's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Niccolo Broich read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 5th minute of play. The Venezuela fans' excitement grew in the 11th match minute when Venezuela's Tomas Illescas 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. Tomas Illescas's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Niccolo Broich read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 14th minute of play. If Tomas Illescas had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 20th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 21st minute, Rigoberto Mina hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The long shot by 胡晨源 in the 22nd minute really tested Jonathan Ferrant's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. In the 25th minute, Guillermo Mariano hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 26 minutes into the match, Venezuela's goalkeeper Jonathan Ferrant had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by 胡晨源. Camilo Gaos hit a great freekick 27 minutes into the match. In the 33rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Cogollo Infinito fc's goalkeeper Niccolo Broich, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Tomas Illescas in the 40th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Niccolo Broich prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The audience thought a goal was coming when Olaf Fujara got free with Jonathan Ferrant in the 41st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Jonathan Ferrant made an important save on a dangerous shot by Olaf Fujara in the 41st minute. Niccolo Broich took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tomas Illescas, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Tomas Illescas recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 44th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Niccolo Broich took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Patricio Costa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Venezuela's Jonathan Ferrant played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Olaf Fujara in the 47th minute of play. After the first half Venezuela were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Olaf Fujara stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Niccolo Broich made a fantastic save in the 53rd minute, when Tomas Illescas sent off a good shot on target. Anastasio Madaleno charged in rather forcefully in the 60th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Anastasio Madaleno the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Jonathan Ferrant showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Olaf Fujara in the 65th minute of the match. Anier Mendiko'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. Anier Mendiko helped the player get up and apologised. Jonathan Ferrant showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lino Atarratze, who was totally free with the ball in the 71st minute. Cogollo Infinito fc's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by 胡晨源 in the 72nd minute. After having played for 76 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. An unexpectedly hard shot by Olaf Fujara in the 80th minute of play forced Venezuela's goalkeeper Jonathan Ferrant to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Tomas Illescas fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 90th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Niccolo Broich having to interfere. Cogollo Infinito fc's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by 胡晨源 in the 93rd minute. The corner led Cogollo Infinito fc's 胡晨源 to fire away a dangerous shot which Jonathan Ferrant despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. The supporters of Cogollo Infinito fc booed when Venezuela was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 95 match minutes in a wonderful position. Salvador Gisbert didn't get a good kick on the ball. The Cogollo Infinito fc fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Venezuela were clearly better and deserved to take the win.