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Spectators: 51 (Terracing: 39, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) Dinu Zub made the kick off and thus started the match. In the 3rd minute Sigfrido Auletta shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Orest Illyaschuk saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Orest Illyaschuk 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 7th minute. In the 8th minute the ball was on its way in behind Arsenal London's goalkeeper Orest Illyaschuk, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 9th minute, Thomas Krammer hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 11 minutes into the game, Italy's Zaccheo Andolina nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Orest Illyaschuk made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. 19 minutes into the game, Yaroslav Zasyadjvovk threw the ball into play from the sideline. Italy's Eliseo Cutri quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Italy's Eliseo Cutri managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Yaroslav Zasyadjvovk in the 23 minute of the game. After a rather tough play, Arsenal London's Lyubomyr Kryvyi got a free kick in the 23rd minute. 25 minutes into the match, Arsenal London's goal looked a bit too open when Zaccheo Andolina came free, but Orest Illyaschuk reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The audience thought a goal was coming when Dinu Zub got free with Flavio Vittori in the 28th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Dinu Zub scored 1-1 in the 30th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Flavio Vittori, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. 33 minutes into the match, Italy's Zaccheo Andolina sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Orest Illyaschuk narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 36th minute the ball was on its way in behind Arsenal London's goalkeeper Orest Illyaschuk, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Yaroslav Zasyadjvovk kicked well hit freekick during the 39th minute of the match. 42 minutes into the match, Italy's goal looked a bit too open when Zornin Beyzania came free, but Flavio Vittori reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of Italy booed when Arsenal London was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 43 match minutes in a wonderful position. Yaroslav Zasyadjvovk didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 46th minute Zaccheo Andolina shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Orest Illyaschuk saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Flavio Vittori showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Dinu Zub, who was totally free with the ball in the 47th minute. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Zaccheo Andolina made a kick off. The audience thought a goal was coming when Zaccheo Andolina got free with Orest Illyaschuk in the 51st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Italy's Flavio Vittori played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Dinu Zub in the 55th minute of play. After some careless play in the Arsenal London defense, Zaccheo Andolina kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Orest Illyaschuk. The Arsenal London fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Orest Illyaschuk should have stopped the shot. 61 minutes into the match, Italy's Zaccheo Andolina sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Orest Illyaschuk narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 62nd minute, Italy's Zaccheo Andolina dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-3. Orest Illyaschuk stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Zaccheo Andolina's shot from short distance in the 71st minute. Ivan Sobol fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 72nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Flavio Vittori having to interfere. 74 minutes into the match, Arsenal London's goalkeeper Orest Illyaschuk had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Zaccheo Andolina. Arsenal London's defense didn't have a chance, in the 78th minute, when Zaccheo Andolina scored to the left of an out of position Orest Illyaschuk, making the score, 1-4. Orest Illyaschuk stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Zaccheo Andolina's shot from short distance in the 81st minute. Italy's Guiscardo Davide was substituted for Sigfrido Auletta. 92 minutes had been played when some careless play by Arsenal London's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Siricio Liotta was slow to take the kick. During this time Italy's players had a chance to rest. In the 93rd minute, Siricio Liotta made a precise shot to the right of Orest Illyaschuk. Arsenal London's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-5. 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.