Challenge

Bullen Arena
Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Italy's Zaccheo Andolina started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. An unexpectedly hard shot by Zaccheo Andolina in the 3rd minute of play forced FC Bullen's goalkeeper Toni Schumacher to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Italy's Zaccheo Andolina in the 3rd minute got a chance for a shot 3rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC Bullen's goalie prevented a goal. Toni Schumacher showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Zaccheo Andolina in the 4th minute of the match. Zaccheo Andolina's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Toni Schumacher read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 6th minute of play. FC Bullen's Toni Schumacher played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Zaccheo Andolina in the 11th minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Porziano Marchitelli in the 12th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Toni Schumacher saved FC Bullen from getting behind. Richard Fredriksson blasted a shot towards the goal in the 14th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Flavio Vittori having to make a save. After some fancy dribbling in the 19th minute, Sigfrido Auletta managed to get in a good position for a shot. Italy's supporters rose to their feet, but Sigfrido Auletta was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Toni Schumacher breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Sigfrido Auletta fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 29th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Toni Schumacher having to interfere. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Zaccheo Andolina in the 37th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Toni Schumacher saved FC Bullen from getting behind. In the 38th minute Siricio Liotta shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Toni Schumacher saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 39th minute Italy were awarded a corner. Sigfrido Auletta went to the cornerflag to take it. After taking down the ball on Italy's corner Sigfrido Auletta fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Toni Schumacher quite easily take care of the ball. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Richard Fredriksson to make the kick off. With a little luck, FC Bullen's Toni Schumacher got control of the ball when Zaccheo Andolina tried to sneak it across the goal line. FC Bullen's Richard Fredriksson got a good chance for a goal in the 60th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. FC Bullen made a substitution. Edvard Sandström replaced Gustav Helander. FC Bullen made a substitution. Andy Beckman replaced Gustavo Lopes. Zaccheo Andolina recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 74th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Richard Fredriksson scored 2-0 in the 76th 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. Zaccheo Andolina had several of the FC Bullen's defenders around him in the penalty area when he, after 80 minutes of play, received a pass and succeeded in some way to shoot a shot which went straight ahead into goal. This resulted in a 2-1 score and a disappointed Toni Schumacher as he didn't even see the shot coming. Italy made a substitution. Sansone Vanella replaced Gianpaolo Mascari. Italy's Adriano Curto was substituted for Zaccheo Andolina. Italy made a substitution. Guiscardo Davide replaced Sigfrido Auletta. Flavio Vittori showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Richard Fredriksson in the 86th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Richard Fredriksson in the 91st minute of play forced Italy's goalkeeper Flavio Vittori to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A collision led to Italy getting a freekick after 93 minutes play. Guiscardo Davide hit a great ball.