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National stadium
Spectators: 10300 (Terracing: 7725, Seating: 2369, VIP seats: 206) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Pedro Davalos kicked off to start the match. A throw-in in the 9th minute of the game was made by Hermelando Cepa with Pelagius Lomba as target, who quickly passed the ball forward. In the 11th minute Gaztea Aquejano shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Arjen Lucassen saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 13 minutes into the match, Venezuela's goalkeeper Gaztea Araña had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Braedan Block. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ellis Haeberle in the 19th minute of play forced Venezuela's goalkeeper Gaztea Araña to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Gaztea Araña took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ellis Haeberle, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Arjen Lucassen showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gaztea Aquejano in the 23rd minute of the match. 34 minutes into the match, Venezuela's goalkeeper Gaztea Araña had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Carver Cochrane. 36 minutes into the match, Venezuela's goal looked a bit too open when Ellis Haeberle came free, but Gaztea Araña reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Arjen Lucassen didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Pedro Davalos went, in the 38th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-2 was the resulting score. The supporters of Venezuela booed when Australia was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 42 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jake Fortington didn't get a good kick on the ball.

An unexpectedly hard shot by Pedro Davalos in the 54th minute of play forced Australia's goalkeeper Arjen Lucassen to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Denis Olmedo in the 57th minute of play forced Australia's goalkeeper Arjen Lucassen to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Arjen Lucassen made a fantastic save in the 60th minute, when Bladi Aldama sent off a good shot on target. In the 63rd minute Denis Olmedo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Arjen Lucassen saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Australia's Arjen Lucassen played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Denis Olmedo in the 68th minute of play. In the 74th minute Denis Olmedo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Arjen Lucassen saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 76 minutes into the match, Australia's goal looked a bit too open when Pedro Davalos came free, but Arjen Lucassen reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 78 minutes into the match, Australia's goalkeeper Arjen Lucassen had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Denis Olmedo. Australia made a substitution. John Harkness replaced Biggs Hauschildt. Australia's Berne Brady was substituted for Braedan Block. Venezuela made a substitution. Bernabel Canido replaced Hermon Saens. The audience thought a goal was coming when Pedro Davalos got free with Arjen Lucassen in the 86th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 88th minute Gaztea Aquejano shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Arjen Lucassen saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Australia's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by John Harkness in the 91st minute. After a rather tough play, Venezuela's Gaztea Aquejano got a free kick in the 92nd minute. 95 minutes into the match, Australia's goal looked a bit too open when Arano Cedeno came free, but Arjen Lucassen reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The Venezuela supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Venezuela would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.