Challenge

Kryptonita Arena
Spectators: 50 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Zaccheo Andolina started the match with the kick off. The supporters of Italy booed when AC LeX Luthor was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 4 match minutes in a wonderful position. Modesto Jaunzuria didn't get a good kick on the ball. 5 minutes into the match, AC LeX Luthor's goal looked a bit too open when Zaccheo Andolina came free, but Fulgencio Eyague reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Fulgencio Eyague showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Siricio Liotta, who was totally free with the ball in the 7th minute. Fulgencio Eyague 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 9th minute. Italy's Sigfrido Auletta was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Fulgencio Eyague in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Aristide Ciuvică'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 17th minute of play. In the 18th minute AC LeX Luthor were awarded a corner. Gelu Ioniță went to the cornerflag to take it. 20 minutes into the match, Italy's goalkeeper Flavio Vittori had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Zeledon Savion. With a little luck, Italy's Flavio Vittori got control of the ball when Aristide Ciuvică tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 27th minute Sigfrido Auletta shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Fulgencio Eyague saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Fulgencio Eyague stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Sigfrido Auletta's shot from short distance in the 27th minute. In the 30th minute, Modesto Jaunzuria hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Sigfrido Auletta might have been able to make a better finish in the 32nd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Fulgencio Eyague. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Sigfrido Auletta ran back to his position shaking his head. An unexpectedly hard shot by Zaccheo Andolina in the 36th minute of play forced AC LeX Luthor's goalkeeper Fulgencio Eyague to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Flavio Vittori took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Aristide Ciuvică, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A hard shot 44 in the game by Aristide Ciuvică from a close distance when the talented Flavio Vittori managed to make a qualified save. Italy's players were relieved. Thanks to some nice moves Rodion Nikitin could shoot a difficult shot in the 46th minute, which Flavio Vittori however easily saved by the left post. After 47 minutes Italy's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Gelu Ioniță who took care of the corner kick. Gelu Ioniță succeeded to score despite a near miss that spronge from right pole into the goal to 1-0 in the 48th playminute. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Aristide Ciuvică to strike the kick off in the second half. Flavio Vittori made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Zeledon Savion in the 58th minute of play. Aristide Ciuvică received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 63rd minute. Flavio Vittori tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. AC LeX Luthor made a substitution. Pedro Lucas replaced Zeledon Savion. AC LeX Luthor's Peep Pronk was substituted for Aristide Ciuvică. In the 68th minute, Peep Pronk made a precise shot to the right of Flavio Vittori. Italy's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-0. Fulgencio Eyague showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Sigfrido Auletta in the 76th minute of the match. 78 minutes into the game, Sigfrido Auletta cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-1. Fulgencio Eyague was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Italy's Sansone Vanella was substituted for Gianpaolo Mascari. In the 87th match minute, AC LeX Luthor was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Godfredo Oriche to maneuver through the defense. Modesto Jaunzuria kicked well hit freekick during the 88th minute of the match. In the 95th minute, Guiscardo Davide left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Italy fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-2. Porziano Marchitelli recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 97th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The Italy players were the happier at the end of the match as they had prevented AC LeX Luthor from taking control. The game ends in a draw.