Challenge

Zlatan Arena
Spectators: 50 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) Flavio Vittori made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Karl-Oskar Kinnman in the 5th minute of play. 8 minutes into the match, Porziano Marchitelli had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Ellis Schenck. Zlatan BK's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Porziano Marchitelli was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. Everyone was convinced a goal was close when Zlatan BK's Uygar Orhan in the 14th minute lifted the ball towards the upper right corner, but Flavio Vittori was perfectly placed and prevented a goal for Italy through an amazing save. In the 15th minute of the match Zlatan BK got a corner. Italy's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Per Hägglund ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner ended in Per Hägglund almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Italy's Flavio Vittori did a great save. Ellis Schenck showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Zaccheo Andolina, who was totally free with the ball in the 18th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Zaccheo Andolina in the 19th minute of play forced Zlatan BK's goalkeeper Ellis Schenck to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 20 minutes Zlatan BK's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Sigfrido Auletta who took care of the corner kick. Italy's Sigfrido Auletta was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Ellis Schenck in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Zlatan BK's Ellis Schenck played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Zaccheo Andolina in the 24th minute of play. In the 29th minute the ball was on its way in behind Zlatan BK's goalkeeper Ellis Schenck, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Siricio Liotta received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 31st minute. Ellis Schenck tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Zlatan BK's Ellis Schenck played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Zaccheo Andolina in the 34th minute of play. The supporters of Italy booed when Zlatan BK was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 35 match minutes in a wonderful position. Uygar Orhan didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 37th match minute, Zlatan BK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Verner Holmstedt to maneuver through the defense. Italy's Zaccheo Andolina got a good chance for a goal in the 38th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Flavio Vittori took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Karl-Oskar Kinnman, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Siricio Liotta had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 42nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 43rd match minute, Zlatan BK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Per Hägglund to maneuver through the defense. After a rather tough play, Zlatan BK's Verner Holmstedt got a free kick in the 45th minute.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Ubaldo Padro made a kick off. Zaccheo Andolina's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Ellis Schenck read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 54th minute of play. Ellis Schenck showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sigfrido Auletta, who was totally free with the ball in the 56th minute. When Italy's Zaccheo Andolina in the 60th minute got a chance for a shot 60th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Zlatan BK's goalie prevented a goal. Ellis Schenck made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Zaccheo Andolina in the 64th minute of play. A collision led to Italy getting a freekick after 64 minutes play. Siricio Liotta hit a great ball. Zlatan BK's Steve Steven was substituted for Karl-Oskar Kinnman. Flavio Vittori made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ubaldo Padro in the 71st minute of play. Steve Steven's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Flavio Vittori read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 76th minute of play. 80 minutes into the match, Italy's Zaccheo Andolina sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Ellis Schenck narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Siricio Liotta received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 94th minute. Ellis Schenck tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Italy made a substitution. Sansone Vanella replaced Gianpaolo Mascari.