Challenge

Tilisarao
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Federico Xacintu got the match started through his kick off. 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. Rafael Cordarryl 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 6th minute. With a little luck, Venezuela's Jonathan Ferrant got control of the ball when Carmelo Cebo tried to sneak it across the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Federico Xacintu in the 13th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Jonathan Ferrant saved Venezuela from getting behind. The supporters of Venezuela booed when EL FANTASMA de F. Galtero was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 20 match minutes in a wonderful position. Adan Ongile didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Carmelo Cebo in the 24th minute of play forced Venezuela's goalkeeper Jonathan Ferrant to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 25 minutes into the match, Venezuela's goal looked a bit too open when Jairo Maore came free, but Jonathan Ferrant reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 31st minute Tomas Illescas shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rafael Cordarryl saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 36 minutes into the match, EL FANTASMA de F. Galtero's goal looked a bit too open when Tomas Illescas came free, but Rafael Cordarryl reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, Venezuela's Rigoberto Mina got a free kick in the 38th minute. Alex Chicote's late challenge caught a EL FANTASMA de F. Galtero's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Alex Chicote helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to Venezuela getting a freekick after 46 minutes play. Jonathan Venegas hit a great ball. 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.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Tomas Illescas to make the kick off. The audience thought a goal was coming when Tomas Illescas got free with Rafael Cordarryl in the 53rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After 55 played minutes EL FANTASMA de F. Galtero got a freekick which was hit by Jeronimo Santo. Tomas Illescas could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 59th minute of the match, but Rafael Cordarryl made a huge save. Tomas Illescas took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 64th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Rafael Cordarryl. EL FANTASMA de F. Galtero's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. 68 minutes into the match, Venezuela's goal looked a bit too open when Ambrosio Clodio came free, but Jonathan Ferrant reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The audience thought a goal was coming when Tomas Illescas got free with Rafael Cordarryl in the 75th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. EL FANTASMA de F. Galtero's Fabian Mincho was substituted for Ambrosio Clodio. In the 82nd minute, Rigoberto Mina hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 84 minutes into the match, EL FANTASMA de F. Galtero's Jairo Maore broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Jeronimo Santo kicked well hit freekick during the 84th minute of the match. In the 88th minute Teo Fidensio 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. Jonathan Ferrant took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Federico Xacintu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Jonathan Ferrant showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Federico Xacintu, who was totally free with the ball in the 93rd minute. The Venezuela players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.