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Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Tomas Illescas took the kick off in the first half of the match. In the 3rd minute, Tomas Illescas left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Venezuela fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. In the 7th minute 倪雄鹏 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. A hard shot 13 in the game by 倪雄鹏 from a close distance when the talented Jonathan Ferrant managed to make a qualified save. Venezuela's players were relieved. 倪雄鹏's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 13thth minute, Jonathan Ferrant skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. When 冯义骋 fell near the penalty area in the 16th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored 中职联—长春亚泰's protests and gave 冯义骋 a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Venezuela booed when 中职联—长春亚泰 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 16 match minutes in a wonderful position. 冯义骋 didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Patricio Costa had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 19th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 22 minutes into the game, 倪雄鹏 recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Jonathan Ferrant. 倪雄鹏 showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-1. When 中职联—长春亚泰's 倪雄鹏 in the 28th minute got a chance for a shot 28th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Venezuela's goalie prevented a goal. In the 32nd minute, 郑荣霖 left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The 中职联—长春亚泰 fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-1. After some fancy dribbling in the 35th 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. 梅誉坚 breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Venezuela's Jonathan Ferrant proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 40th minute of the match, managed to save Venezuela from getting a goal against them. Jonathan Ferrant took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from 倪雄鹏, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of Venezuela booed when 中职联—长春亚泰 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 43 match minutes in a wonderful position. 董烨卫 didn't get a good kick on the ball. The referee felt a red card was in order, 45 minutes into the game, when Guillermo Mariano put in a rough tackle. After 44 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Venezuela! The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 3-1 at half-time.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell 倪雄鹏 to make the kick off. Patricio Costa fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 52nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without 梅誉坚 having to interfere. Jonathan Ferrant showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from 董俊榕, who was totally free with the ball in the 54th minute. After 56 played minutes 中职联—长春亚泰 got a freekick which was hit by 石斐悦. The supporters of 中职联—长春亚泰 booed when Venezuela was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 58 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tomas Illescas didn't get a good kick on the ball. 59 minutes into the game, 郑荣霖 was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. 中职联—长春亚泰's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Venezuela the free kick. 郑荣霖 kicked well hit freekick during the 60th minute of the match. Jonathan Ferrant stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of 倪雄鹏's shot from short distance in the 64th minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by 董烨卫 during the 66th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. 董烨卫 kicked well hit freekick during the 67th minute of the match. A collision led to Venezuela getting a freekick after 75 minutes play. Jonathan Venegas hit a great ball. After 86 played minutes 中职联—长春亚泰 got a freekick which was hit by 徐耀岚. 董烨卫 got a throw-in 87 minutes in the game and the ball was received by 冯义骋. With a couple of smart ball manuevers 倪雄鹏 in the 89th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Jonathan Ferrant saved Venezuela from getting behind. Jose Correa recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 91st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Venezuela's Jonathan Ferrant played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by 董俊榕 in the 92nd minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by 倪雄鹏 in the 95th minute of play forced Venezuela's goalkeeper Jonathan Ferrant to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. 中职联—长春亚泰 had won after a very even match.