Challenge

National Stadium
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Thiago Nascimento got the match started through his kick off. After 8 played minutes U21 Venezuela got a freekick which was hit by Iratzeder Melendo. Thiago Nascimento recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 12th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 13th minute Bento Nurueña shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Azubeli Gimilio saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Los Chamos FC's Craig Argoud proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 20th minute of the match, managed to save Los Chamos FC from getting a goal against them. Bertol Pacheco received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 24th minute. Azubeli Gimilio tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 26th minute of the match, Iratzeder Melendo tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Craig Argoud saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Azubeli Gimilio took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bento Nurueña, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Craig Argoud showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Iratzeder Melendo, who was totally free with the ball in the 30th minute. Freddy Corderun charged in rather forcefully in the 30th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Freddy Corderun the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of U21 Venezuela booed when Los Chamos FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 30 match minutes in a wonderful position. Freddy Corderun didn't get a good kick on the ball. 36 minutes into the match, U21 Venezuela's goal looked a bit too open when Thiago Nascimento came free, but Azubeli Gimilio reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Tiago Beranga hit a great freekick 39 minutes into the match. Azubeli Gimilio took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bento Nurueña, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Freddy Corderun kicked well hit freekick during the 43rd minute of the match. Bento Nurueña fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 46th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Azubeli Gimilio having to interfere. 48 minutes into the match, Freddy Corderun had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Azubeli Gimilio. U21 Venezuela's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Freddy Corderun was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1.

Craig Argoud made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Iratzeder Melendo in the 53rd minute of play. 57 minutes into the game, Paskal Baragaño was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. U21 Venezuela's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Los Chamos FC the free kick. In the 58th match minute, U21 Venezuela was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Paskal Baragaño to maneuver through the defense. Azubeli Gimilio showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Thiago Nascimento in the 68th minute of the match. In the 69th minute Thiago Nascimento shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Azubeli Gimilio saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Thiago Nascimento in the 77th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Azubeli Gimilio prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Los Chamos FC's Paio Solbeida was substituted for Tiago Beranga. When U21 Venezuela's Papo Fortea in the 89th minute got a chance for a shot 89th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Los Chamos FC's goalie prevented a goal. The audience thought a goal was coming when Thiago Nascimento got free with Azubeli Gimilio in the 94th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. An unexpectedly hard shot by Iaki Albizua in the 97th minute of play forced Los Chamos FC's goalkeeper Craig Argoud to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The second half was just like the first, even and exciting. The match ended in a draw.