Challenge

Thunderdome
Spectators: 41 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The throw-in from Christoffer Johansson in the 3rd minute of the game was unfortunally taken care of by Italy's Eliseo Cutri. Marcus Ekrot took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Zaccheo Andolina, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 5th minute the ball was on its way in behind Vykans Vikingar's goalkeeper Marcus Ekrot, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Marcus Ekrot showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Zaccheo Andolina in the 7th minute of the match. 8 minutes into the game, Zaccheo Andolina cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Marcus Ekrot was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Jose Indalecio in the 11th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Flavio Vittori saved Italy from getting behind. Flavio Vittori made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alessandro Micucci in the 15th minute of play. Marcus Ekrot made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Zaccheo Andolina in the 17th minute of play. With a little luck, Italy's Flavio Vittori got control of the ball when Alessandro Micucci tried to sneak it across the goal line. Siricio Liotta's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Marcus Ekrot read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 26th minute of play. Siricio Liotta received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 27th minute. Marcus Ekrot tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 30th minute Zaccheo Andolina shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Marcus Ekrot saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Italy's attentive Siricio Liotta managed to snatch the ball when Christoffer Johansson made a throw-in in the 32nd minute of the game. After a rather tough play, Vykans Vikingar's Eric Van Lint got a free kick in the 40th minute. Marcus Ekrot 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 42nd minute. Martin Mutumba sent away a hard shot on goal in the 45th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 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 Jose Indalecio made a kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Zaccheo Andolina in the 51st minute of play forced Vykans Vikingar's goalkeeper Marcus Ekrot to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Marcus Ekrot 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 54th minute. The supporters of Vykans Vikingar booed when Italy was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 58 match minutes in a wonderful position. Zena Busacca didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 58th minute of the match Fernan Berart sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Flavio Vittori skillfully saved the ball. Marcus Ekrot took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Zaccheo Andolina, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 61 minutes, Siricio Liotta mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Italy and the Vykans Vikingar players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 61st match minute, Italy was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Siricio Liotta to maneuver through the defense. Fernan Berart took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 62nd minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Flavio Vittori. Italy's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Zaccheo Andolina scored 1-2 in the 64th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Marcus Ekrot, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. After a defensive mix-up in Vykans Vikingar's zone, Zaccheo Andolina stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Marcus Ekrot came out of the goal and Zaccheo Andolina tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Vykans Vikingar made a substitution. Emmanuel Dennis replaced Martin Mutumba. Vykans Vikingar made a substitution. Genaro Remicio replaced Alessandro Micucci. Vykans Vikingar's Börje Stål was substituted for Elliott Bogren. A sloppy throw-in by Christoffer Johansson in the 70th minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by Italy's Eliseo Cutri. Vykans Vikingar's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Fernan Berart in the 73rd minute. The corner led Vykans Vikingar's Fernan Berart to fire away a dangerous shot which Flavio Vittori despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Marcus Ekrot showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Zaccheo Andolina in the 76th minute of the match. 82 minutes into the game, Zaccheo Andolina recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Marcus Ekrot. Zaccheo Andolina showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-3. Italy made a substitution. Adriano Curto replaced Zaccheo Andolina. Italy's Guiscardo Davide was substituted for Sigfrido Auletta. 87 minutes into the match, Adriano Curto dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Marcus Ekrot, 1-4. Marcus Ekrot stood somewhat misplaced when Adriano Curto came free in front of goal and shot 1-5 to the left of him in the 90 minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Guiscardo Davide in the 93rd minute of play forced Vykans Vikingar's goalkeeper Marcus Ekrot to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball.