The Venezuela U-17 soccer team debuted at the 2023 Indonesia World Cup with hopes of following Venezuela’s excellent World Cup participation, with Yefferson Sodelto, Yankel Herrera and company reaching the U-17 World Cup finals. -20 in 2017. This is his second win in this category after achieving the classification in 2013.
Riccardo Valino’s side come into the match as one of the favorites to qualify for the next round. Group F, which Venezuela has been assigned to, is one of the most complicated of the tournament, as it includes Mexico, Germany and New Zealand.
Venezuela’s first game is against New Zealand. The Venezuelan players know that this is an important match as a win will give them a good boost for the rest of the competition.
New Zealand are experienced opponents, having reached the round of 16 in seven of the last eight editions of the tournament. However, the Venezuelans are up for the challenge and are confident they can add three points.
Venezuela achieved this feat and for the first time in its history earned points at the World Cup in the under-17 category. Riccardo Valino’s men dominated most of the match and knew how to capitalize on their chances, punishing their opponent’s mistakes and being determined in their recovery.
Nicola Profetta, David Martínez and Leanne Romero stand out in almost perfect matchup with the youthful Vinodindo. We will have to wait for the results between Mexico and Germany to know how the group fares, although the first task is done. Get your legs back and get ready for the next match against Mexico on Wednesday, November 15.
Events of the meeting
Minute 1′: The match starts at C Jalak Harupat Stadium in Bandung.
Minute 2′: The first dangerous chance for La Vinodindo comes from the left flank by Nicola Profetta, whose shot goes wide.
Minute 4′: New Zealand try to propose a direct and leading game by anticipating counter-attacking opportunities.
Minute 6′: New Zealand try, their long shot goes wide, but they continue to press in the match half.
Minute 9′: David Martinez kept it, the Venezuelan jewel faced his left foot and his shot grazed the post.
Min 16′:Jorge Sanchez dressed as a hero in New Zealand and responded well under the posts after Oceanic’s shot went wide!
Min 19′:David Martínez joined Reynoso in Venezuela and his shot was parried by the New Zealand goalkeeper.
Minute 22′: In a fresh Venezuelan effort, Martinez fires a left-footed shot to the edge of the area and the goalkeeper sends it out for a corner kick.
Min 28′: GOL from Venezuela! David Martinez took advantage of a poor start by the New Zealand goalkeeper and sent it to save from midfield. Venezuela 1-0 New Zealand.
Min 30′: Reynoso holds it, his shot deflected in for a corner kick, Venezuela dominate the pitch.
Min 34′: Arango Tortolero shoots from the edge of the area and his shot goes wide
Min 43′:Venezuela got it! Sequera drew a try from midfield with encouragement from the New Zealand goalkeeper.
Min 45′: Three minutes were added to the dedication.
Min 45+3′: Venezuela narrowly won the first half 1-0 in Indonesia.
Venezuela came from less and once the initial nerves were overcome, David Martínez and Nicola Profeta settled into the field and were able to excel in the development of commitment. A good collective performance against New Zealand that continues with its plan, pace and physicality.
Min 45′: The second half of the game begins. Venezuela won 1-0. David Martinez came off as a substitute with physical discomfort and was replaced by Leanne Romero.
Min 55′: Venezuela continues to insist. Seguera shoots at goal but the New Zealand goalkeeper controls it in two.
Min 60′: Change in Venezuela. Alejando Cicero enters, Luciano Reynoso leaves.
Min 61′: Three changes for New Zealand. Mitchell, Ukich and Sloan-Rodriguez enter, Cassidy, Subic and Isago exit.
Min 65′:Venezuela got it! Leanne Romero moved into the six-yard box and his shot went just wide.
Min 76′: Substitution for Venezuela. Enter Miguel Vegas, exit Giovanni Jose Seguera.
Min 77′: Chance for New Zealand, dangerous free kick but the shot goes wide.
Min 83′: Double change for Venezuela. Junior Colina and Pablo Ibarra enter, Juan Arango and Yandro Rapp exit.
Min 86′: GOL from Venezuela! Leanne Romero capitalizes on Cicero’s clearance to set up a one-on-one against the New Zealand goalkeeper. Venezuela won 2-0
Min 90′: Eleven minutes of added time.
Min 90+3′: Venezuela withstood an attack-focused result against New Zealand
Min 90+7′: GOL from Venezuela! Leannehan Romero again with the left foot. using Colina’s core. Venezuela won 3-0.
Min 90+10′:Venezuela got it! Alejandro Cichero tries it on the edge of the area and his shot goes wide.
Min 90+12′: End of the game! Venezuela won 3-0 against New Zealand.
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