Challenge

Vudier Stadium
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Edoardo Rinaldi took the kick off in the first half of the match. Daniel Vitek hit a great freekick 11 minutes into the match. After 36 played minutes Valdieri got a freekick which was hit by Davide Allemandi. It was beautiful to see Czech Republic's Erik Jilek in action when he in the 38th minute dribbled his way through a couple of opponents and the fired away a shot from almost standing still. First the ball seemed to get in, but turned out to be on the outside of the net. A great chance! In the 40thth minute of the game Edoardo Rinaldi who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Czech Republic's Vavrinec Holub was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Enzo De Nicola showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Erik Jilek in the 46th minute of the match. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Erik Jilek to make the kick off. 54 minutes into the match, Czech Republic's Erik Jilek sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Enzo De Nicola narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Enzo De Nicola made an important save on a dangerous shot by David Rusil in the 57th minute. Vavrinec Holub made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Edoardo Rinaldi in the 60th minute of play. In the 63rd match minute, Czech Republic was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Svatopluk Capek to maneuver through the defense. Erik Jilek received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Enzo De Nicola came out and tried to block the shot, but Erik Jilek slotted it home off the left post making it 0-1 in the 66th minute. Alan Rezek charged in rather forcefully in the 72nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Alan Rezek the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 72 played minutes Czech Republic got a freekick which was hit by Alan Rezek. Edoardo Rinaldi struck a weak shot in the 81st minute. Vavrinec Holub didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Valdieri. Valdieri's Enzo De Nicola proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 84th minute of the match, managed to save Valdieri from getting a goal against them. A collision led to Czech Republic getting a freekick after 87 minutes play. Erik Jilek hit a great ball. Francesco Firmani charged in rather forcefully in the 96th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Francesco Firmani the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Czech Republic's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.