National cup

National Stadium
Spectators: 1028 (Terracing: 772, Seating: 236, VIP seats: 20) In the 2nd minute, Stevie Horton hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The supporters of U21 Venezuela booed when U21 United States was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 8 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tomas Stanton didn't get a good kick on the ball. Washington Irving sent away a hard shot on goal in the 9th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Peruxu Ganchegui took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tobias Boyles, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Peruxu Ganchegui showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Earl Marcus, who was totally free with the ball in the 13th minute. Wyatt Flanagan made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Washington Irving in the 16th minute of play. Zeru Villapol kicked well hit freekick during the 17th minute of the match. 18 minutes into the match, U21 Venezuela's goal looked a bit too open when Stevie Horton came free, but Peruxu Ganchegui reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Peruxu Ganchegui showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tobias Boyles in the 19th minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in U21 Venezuela's zone, Earl Marcus stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Peruxu Ganchegui came out of the goal and Earl Marcus tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Wyatt Flanagan made a fantastic save in the 22nd minute, when Washington Irving sent off a good shot on target. Thanks to some nice moves Elco Jedorf could shoot a difficult shot in the 23rd minute, which Wyatt Flanagan however easily saved by the left post. After 23 minutes, Ellande Era made it 1-0 with a short kick to the right side. U21 United States's Wyatt Flanagan tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. With an all-out effort, U21 Venezuela's Wyatt Flanagan threw himself towards the right post 27 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Washington Irving, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. 28 minutes had been played when some careless play by U21 United States's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Washington Irving was slow to take the kick. During this time U21 Venezuela's players had a chance to rest. 33 minutes into the match, U21 United States's goal looked a bit too open when Ellande Era came free, but Wyatt Flanagan reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a little luck, U21 United States's Wyatt Flanagan got control of the ball when Washington Irving tried to sneak it across the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Washington Irving in the 42nd minute of play forced U21 United States's goalkeeper Wyatt Flanagan to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Pancho Mijares could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 46th minute of the match, but Wyatt Flanagan made a huge save. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 1-0 at half-time.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Ellande Era to strike the kick off in the second half. A collision led to U21 United States getting a freekick after 51 minutes play. Sanford Dill hit a great ball. With a little luck, U21 Venezuela's Peruxu Ganchegui got control of the ball when Tobias Boyles tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 65th minute the ball was on its way in behind U21 Venezuela's goalkeeper Peruxu Ganchegui, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Peruxu Ganchegui took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Stevie Horton, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Peruxu Ganchegui took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Earl Marcus, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Tobias Boyles fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 74th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Peruxu Ganchegui having to interfere. The supporters of U21 United States booed when U21 Venezuela was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 76 match minutes in a wonderful position. Pello Merchan didn't get a good kick on the ball. When the match clock showed 79 minutes, the score became 1-1 when Stevie Horton sped through U21 Venezuela's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Peruxu Ganchegui. In the 82ndth minute of the game Washington Irving who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but U21 United States's Wyatt Flanagan was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Peruxu Ganchegui made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Stevie Horton in the 85th minute of play. Wyatt Flanagan took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Eduardo Soto, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 88 minutes into the match, U21 United States's goal looked a bit too open when Washington Irving came free, but Wyatt Flanagan reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When U21 Venezuela's Washington Irving 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 U21 United States's goalie prevented a goal. Wyatt Flanagan made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Liberto Querendil in the 95th minute of play. A collision led to U21 United States getting a freekick after 95 minutes play. Roscoe Boyle hit a great ball. A collision led to U21 Venezuela getting a freekick after 96 minutes play. Liberto Querendil hit a great ball.