Challenge

Estadio Olímpico
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Tomas Illescas made the kick off and thus started the match. The supporters of los nadies booed when Venezuela was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 2 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jose Correa didn't get a good kick on the ball. Jonathan Ferrant took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Amadeo Martxel, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Colin Barco got a throw-in 16 minutes in the game and the ball was received by Cenan Ergüven. Aquilino Unai hit a great freekick 21 minutes into the match. 24 minutes had been played when some careless play by los nadies'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. A nice corner shot did that Tomas Illescas got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Camilo Isauro quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. Camilo Isauro made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Patricio Costa in the 29th minute of play. 30 minutes into the game, Jose Correa 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 los nadies the free kick. In the 30th minute, Jose Correa hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 31st minute Amadeo Martxel 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. After 35 minutes, Amadeo Martxel made it 0-1 with a short kick to the right side. Venezuela's Jonathan Ferrant tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 38th minute, Colin Barco hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 39th minute, Colin Barco hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Tomas Illescas charged in rather forcefully in the 40th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Tomas Illescas the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Tomas Illescas hit a great freekick 40 minutes into the match. Jonathan Ferrant showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Amadeo Martxel in the 45th minute of the match. In the 46th minute of the match Jude Bellinger sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Jonathan Ferrant skillfully saved the ball. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-1 lead.

53 minutes into the match, Venezuela's goal looked a bit too open when Raul Frederico came free, but Jonathan Ferrant reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Jonathan Ferrant made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Raul Frederico in the 60th minute of play. Venezuela's Tomas Illescas got a good chance for a goal in the 61st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tomas Illescas in the 63rd minute of play forced los nadies's goalkeeper Camilo Isauro to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Camilo Isauro made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Patricio Costa in the 66th minute of play. Venezuela's defense didn't have a chance, in the 68th minute, when Raul Frederico scored to the left of an out of position Jonathan Ferrant, making the score, 0-3. Patricio Costa's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Camilo Isauro read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 71st minute of play. After having played for 72 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. Amadeo Martxel struck a weak shot in the 74th minute. Jonathan Ferrant didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for los nadies. After some fancy dribbling in the 79th 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. Camilo Isauro breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 81st minute, Juan Laffitte made a precise shot to the right of Jonathan Ferrant. Venezuela's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-4. After a defensive mix-up in los nadies's zone, Tomas Illescas stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Camilo Isauro 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. If Tomas Illescas had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 90th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The los nadies supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing los nadies would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.