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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 Nial Peyton kicked off to start the match. 8 minutes into the match, Venezuela's Peruanton Tamayo sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that James Novak narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Russ Howden kicked well hit freekick during the 16th minute of the match. James Novak made an important save on a dangerous shot by Peruanton Tamayo in the 17th minute. Nial Peyton scored 0-1 in the 19th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Mikhail Tal, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Mikhail Tal showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Nial Peyton in the 23rd minute of the match. James Novak showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Peruanton Tamayo in the 30th minute of the match. Venezuela's Derwin Valensuela managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Russ Howden in the 32 minute of the game. Mikhail Tal stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of William Rigg's shot from short distance in the 35th minute. 38 minutes into the game, Russ Howden threw the ball into play from the sideline. Venezuela's Derwin Valensuela quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Venezuela's Mikhail Tal played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by William Rigg in the 39th minute of play. James Novak made an important save on a dangerous shot by Peruanton Tamayo in the 44th minute. In the 46th minute, Marty Driver got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Peruanton Tamayo to strike the kick off in the second half. 53 minutes into the game, Peruanton Tamayo cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-2. James Novak was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Peruanton Tamayo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 57th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Thanks to some nice moves William Rigg could shoot a difficult shot in the 58th minute, which Mikhail Tal however easily saved by the left post. In the 60th minute of the match England got a corner. Venezuela's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Ronnie Odell ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner led England's William Rigg to fire away a dangerous shot which Mikhail Tal despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Peruanton Tamayo's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but James Novak read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 65th minute of play. In the 69th minute the ball was on its way in behind Venezuela's goalkeeper Mikhail Tal, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. England's Rueben Rashleigh was substituted for Ronnie Odell. England's Paddy Woolcock was substituted for William Rigg. In the 72nd minute England were awarded a corner. David Beckham Jr went to the cornerflag to take it. Mikhail Tal took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nial Peyton, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Mikhail Tal made an important save on a dangerous shot by Paddy Woolcock in the 87th minute. In the 88th minute, Vladimir Tepes hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Mikhail Tal was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Paddy Woolcock showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-3 in the 93 minute of play.