Challenge

Rapid Giulesti
Spectators: 52 (Terracing: 39, Seating: 12, VIP seats: 1) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Zaccheo Andolina kicked off to start the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by James Batistuta in the 7th minute of play forced Italy's goalkeeper Flavio Vittori to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 8 minutes into the match, A4p FC Gad's goal looked a bit too open when Sigfrido Auletta came free, but Glenn Fyfe reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by King Scorpio in the 10th minute of play forced Italy's goalkeeper Flavio Vittori to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 12th minute Italy were awarded a corner. Sigfrido Auletta went to the cornerflag to take it. Italy's Gianpaolo Mascari was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Glenn Fyfe in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Sostene Vitulli kicked well hit freekick during the 17th minute of the match. The supporters of A4p FC Gad booed when Italy was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 19 match minutes in a wonderful position. Zena Busacca didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Marcin Pachucki in the 19th minute of play forced Italy's goalkeeper Flavio Vittori to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 23 minutes into the match, A4p FC Gad's goal looked a bit too open when Porziano Marchitelli came free, but Glenn Fyfe reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Italy's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Sigfrido Auletta in the 24th minute. The corner led to Italy's Siricio Liotta getting away a dangerous shot that went just outside the goal. Siricio Liotta might have been able to make a better finish in the 35th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Glenn Fyfe. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Siricio Liotta ran back to his position shaking his head. 37 minutes into the match, A4p FC Gad's goal looked a bit too open when Sigfrido Auletta came free, but Glenn Fyfe reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Daniel Löfgren's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Flavio Vittori firmly grabbed it by the left post. Daniel Löfgrens short, quick shot in the 43rdth minute got Flavio Vittori to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. The corner led A4p FC Gad's Marcin Pachucki to fire away a dangerous shot which Flavio Vittori despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. 47 minutes into the match, Italy's goalkeeper Flavio Vittori had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Daniel Löfgren. Sostene Vitulli kicked well hit freekick during the 48th minute of the match. Italy's Flavio Vittori played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by James Batistuta in the 49th minute of play.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. James Batistuta was the one to do the kick off. Italy were awarded a corner in the 59th minute after A4p FC Gad's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Sigfrido Auletta took the corner. A4p FC Gad's Flavius Cândroveanu was substituted for James Batistuta. Flavio Vittori took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from King Scorpio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 70 minutes into the match, A4p FC Gad's goal looked a bit too open when Sigfrido Auletta came free, but Glenn Fyfe reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Daniel Löfgren received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 74th minute. Flavio Vittori tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. A4p FC Gad's Iulian Berceanu was substituted for Amador Martxel. A4p FC Gad's Gică Busuioc was substituted for King Scorpio. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Gică Busuioc in the 80th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Flavio Vittori prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When A4p FC Gad's Gică Busuioc in the 83rd minute got a chance for a shot 83rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Italy's goalie prevented a goal. Siricio Liotta hit a great freekick 84 minutes into the match. Italy made a substitution. Adriano Curto replaced Zaccheo Andolina. Anfilogino Manzi made in the 86th minute of the game a fairly good throw-in which was taken care of by Anfilogino Manzi. Italy's Flavio Vittori played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gică Busuioc in the 88th minute of play. Flavio Vittori stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Gică Busuioc's shot from short distance in the 90th minute. After 95 played minutes A4p FC Gad got a freekick which was hit by Dumitru Purcărete. The A4p FC Gad supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Italy's performance. The match ended with a win for Italy.