Challenge

Arena 1903
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Tomas Illescas got the match started through his kick off. Camilo Gaos made in the 5th minute of the game a throw-in that took a bad bounce and was taken care of by Pragmáticos 1903's Luiz Eduardo Alves. Pau Doku could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 8th minute of the match, but Jonathan Ferrant made a huge save. The supporters of Venezuela booed when Pragmáticos 1903 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 9 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tales da Rocha didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 10 played minutes Pragmáticos 1903 got a freekick which was hit by Abelardo Valle. In the 11th minute of the match Tomas Illescas shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Amava Pintos showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Venezuela's Jonathan Ferrant proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 13th minute of the match, managed to save Venezuela from getting a goal against them. Jonathan Ferrant made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Pau Doku in the 21st minute of play. After 28 played minutes Pragmáticos 1903 got a freekick which was hit by Kaká Fenomeno. In the 34th minute of the match, Luiz Eduardo Alves tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Jonathan Ferrant saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Pau Doku's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Jonathan Ferrant read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 37th minute of play. In the 42nd minute the ball was on its way in behind Venezuela's goalkeeper Jonathan Ferrant, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Jonathan Ferrant showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Pau Doku, who was totally free with the ball in the 46th minute. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Pau Doku made a kick off. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Pau Doku in the 57th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Jonathan Ferrant saved Venezuela from getting behind. Venezuela's Jonathan Ferrant played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Pau Doku in the 58th minute of play. Pau Doku recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 64th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 66th match minute, Pragmáticos 1903 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Luiz Eduardo Alves to maneuver through the defense. In the 67th minute Pau Doku 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. Luiz Eduardo Alves hit a great freekick 69 minutes into the match. After a rather tough play, Venezuela's Tomas Illescas got a free kick in the 71st minute. 78 minutes into the game, Pau Doku 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. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Pau Doku in the 82nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Jonathan Ferrant prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When Pragmáticos 1903's Pau Doku in the 91st minute got a chance for a shot 91st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Venezuela's goalie prevented a goal.