Challenge

Colosseum of Pain
Spectators: 41 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Enrico De Grandis started the match with the kick off. In the 6th minute, Alex Marzulli hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Alba FC's Davide Conte played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Albin Holweck in the 7th minute of play. Albin Holweck fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 10th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Davide Conte having to interfere. When Germany's Frank Sachs in the 16th minute got a chance for a shot 16th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Alba FC's goalie prevented a goal. In the 25th minute of the game Alex Marzulli made a throw-in which Ciro Cino played forward. In the 26th minute Enrico De Grandis shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Tommy Kahn saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Alba FC's Davide Conte played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Frank Sachs in the 31st minute of play. Adrian Dreifuss charged in rather forcefully in the 32nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Adrian Dreifuss the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Alba FC booed when Germany was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 32 match minutes in a wonderful position. Adrian Dreifuss didn't get a good kick on the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Ciro Cino got free with Tommy Kahn in the 33rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 33rd minute, Alba FC's Ciro Cino dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 2-0. 39 minutes into the match, Alba FC's goal looked a bit too open when Frank Sachs came free, but Davide Conte reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Tommy Kahn made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Enrico De Grandis in the 40th minute of play. Frank Sachs 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. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-0.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Frank Sachs made a kick off. Davide Conte showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Frank Sachs in the 57th minute of the match. A collision led to Alba FC getting a freekick after 60 minutes play. Alex Marzulli hit a great ball. Germany's Tommy Kahn played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ciro Cino in the 63rd minute of play. Tommy Kahn took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ciro Cino, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Adrian Dreifuss hit a great freekick 70 minutes into the match. After a rather tough play, Alba FC's Alex Marzulli got a free kick in the 74th minute. Albin Holweck struck a weak shot in the 84th minute. Davide Conte didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Germany. Adrian Dreifuss hit a great freekick 85 minutes into the match. In the 86th minute Enrico De Grandis shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Tommy Kahn saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Frank Sachs could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 88th minute of the match, but Davide Conte made a huge save. Alba FC's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.