Challenge

Loco Savaş
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Gabriele Batistuta could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 6th minute of the match, but Flavio Vittori made a huge save. Gabriele Batistutas short, quick shot in the 14thth minute got Flavio Vittori to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. A hard shot 22 in the game by Gabriele Batistuta from a close distance when the talented Flavio Vittori managed to make a qualified save. Italy's players were relieved. 24 minutes into the match, Menchu FC's goal looked a bit too open when Zaccheo Andolina came free, but Camilo Salvidor reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Gabriele Batistuta's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 26thth minute, Flavio Vittori skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Camilo Salvidor 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 28th minute. Flavio Vittori made a fantastic save in the 30th minute, when Gabriele Batistuta sent off a good shot on target. After 31 minutes Italy's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Abdoulay Doucouré who took care of the corner kick. 32 minutes into the match, Italy's Zaccheo Andolina sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Camilo Salvidor narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Flavio Vittori made a fantastic save in the 35th minute, when Gabriele Batistuta sent off a good shot on target. Camilo Salvidor 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 40th minute. After 44 played minutes Menchu FC got a freekick which was hit by Uriel Gorri. Camilo Salvidor 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 45th minute. In the 47th minute Zaccheo Andolina shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Camilo Salvidor saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Zaccheo Andolina made a kick off. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Zaccheo Andolina in the 55th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Camilo Salvidor prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Camilo Salvidor was out of position in the 71 minute of play, and Sigfrido Auletta capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Sigfrido Auletta really showed his touch with that goal: 0-1. Menchu FC made a substitution. Mayer Candelo replaced Peter Söderqwist. Menchu FC's Herbert Pilarski was substituted for Uriel Gorri. 75 minutes into the match, Italy's goal looked a bit too open when Herbert Pilarski came free, but Flavio Vittori reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Italy's Adriano Curto was substituted for Zaccheo Andolina. 85 minutes into the match, Italy's goal looked a bit too open when Mayer Candelo came free, but Flavio Vittori reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After some careless play in the Menchu FC defense, Guiscardo Davide kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Camilo Salvidor. The Menchu FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Camilo Salvidor should have stopped the shot. Camilo Salvidor made a fantastic save in the 95th minute, when Adriano Curto sent off a good shot on target. Italy's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.