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Spectators: 41 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) In the 2nd minute Renato Portalupi shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Flavio Vittori saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Italy's Flavio Vittori played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Renato Portalupi in the 17th minute of play. In the 19th minute the ball was on its way in behind Deportivo Balvanera's goalkeeper Omar Lauren, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After 21 minutes Deportivo Balvanera's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Sigfrido Auletta who took care of the corner kick. The corner ended in Sigfrido Auletta almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Deportivo Balvanera's Omar Lauren did a great save. Deportivo Balvanera's Omar Lauren played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Zaccheo Andolina in the 25th minute of play. Omar Lauren didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Zaccheo Andolina went, in the 33rd minute, to the upper right corner, 0-2 was the resulting score. After some fancy dribbling in the 35th minute, Siricio Liotta managed to get in a good position for a shot. Italy's supporters rose to their feet, but Siricio Liotta was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Omar Lauren breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Deportivo Balvanera's Omar Lauren played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Zaccheo Andolina in the 37th minute of play. 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 38th minute. Omar Lauren 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 42nd minute. Omar Lauren 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 44th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Zaccheo Andolina in the 44th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Omar Lauren saved Deportivo Balvanera from getting behind. An unexpectedly hard shot by Zaccheo Andolina in the 47th minute of play forced Deportivo Balvanera's goalkeeper Omar Lauren to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-2.

Through an outstanding action, after 50 minutes, Omar Lauren successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. In the 52nd minute Renato Portalupi shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Flavio Vittori saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Sigfrido Auletta sent away a hard shot on goal in the 56th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. An unexpectedly hard shot by Renato Portalupi in the 58th minute of play forced Italy's goalkeeper Flavio Vittori to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a little luck, Deportivo Balvanera's Omar Lauren got control of the ball when Sigfrido Auletta tried to sneak it across the goal line. A well-hit corner resulted in Prudencio Uhin heading the ball towards the goal, but to his dismay he misdirected it and missed the goal completely. Deportivo Balvanera made a substitution. François-Xavier Castello replaced Isaias Erroman. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling François-Xavier Castello in the 76th 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 Italy's Zaccheo Andolina in the 78th minute got a chance for a shot 78th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Deportivo Balvanera's goalie prevented a goal. Omar Lauren took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Zaccheo Andolina, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Omar Lauren took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Zaccheo Andolina, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Italy made a substitution. Adriano Curto replaced Zaccheo Andolina. In the 90th match minute, Italy was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Guiscardo Davide to maneuver through the defense. Flavio Vittori stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of François-Xavier Castello's shot from short distance in the 93rd minute. The Deportivo Balvanera 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.