Challenge

Springfield Arena
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Bennie Michaud got the match started through his kick off. Enrique Mazza made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Zaccheo Andolina in the 7th minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Rimvydas Andrašiūnas got free with Flavio Vittori in the 14th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Flavio Vittori made a fantastic save in the 14th minute, when Rimvydas Andrašiūnas sent off a good shot on target. Dangiras Mačionis made in the 15th minute of the game a quick throw-in and Rimvydas Andrašiūnas immediately put the ball in play. Enrique Mazza took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Zaccheo Andolina, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After some fancy dribbling in the 24th minute, Zaccheo Andolina managed to get in a good position for a shot. Italy's supporters rose to their feet, but Zaccheo Andolina was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Enrique Mazza breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The supporters of Italy booed when FC Karamba was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 26 match minutes in a wonderful position. Danas Nausėda didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 28th minute, Italy's Zena Busacca seemed to kick out at an opponent. The referee saw this and, surprisingly, showed Zena Busacca the red card, dismissing him from the pitch. The coaching staff of Italy protested bitterly, but the referee would have none of it, and Zena Busacca had no choice but to slowly walk off the pitch. An unexpectedly hard shot by Sigfrido Auletta in the 39th minute of play forced FC Karamba's goalkeeper Enrique Mazza to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Flavio Vittori showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Albinas Matūzas, who was totally free with the ball in the 43rd minute. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 1-0 at half-time.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Sigfrido Auletta to strike the kick off in the second half. Porziano Marchitelli could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 56th minute of the match, but Enrique Mazza made a huge save. Flavio Vittori showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Danas Nausėda, who was totally free with the ball in the 61st minute. Flavio Vittori showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Danas Nausėda in the 61st minute of the match. A sloppy throw-in by Dangiras Mačionis in the 63rd minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by Italy's Siricio Liotta. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bennie Michaud in the 65th minute of play forced Italy's goalkeeper Flavio Vittori to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 69th minute of the game Han Yu Feng made a throw-in which Rimvydas Andrašiūnas played forward. After 73 played minutes FC Karamba got a freekick which was hit by Han Yu Feng. Through an outstanding action, after 79 minutes, Enrique Mazza successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Bennie Michaud in the 82nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Flavio Vittori saved Italy from getting behind. Enrique Mazza took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sigfrido Auletta, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Italy made a substitution. Adriano Curto replaced Zaccheo Andolina. The throw-in from Dangiras Mačionis in the 87th minute of the game was unfortunally taken care of by Italy's Siricio Liotta. 91 minutes into the match, Italy's goal looked a bit too open when Rimvydas Andrašiūnas came free, but Flavio Vittori reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 96 minutes into the match, FC Karamba's goalkeeper Enrique Mazza had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Porziano Marchitelli. Many of Italy's supporters were seen to leave the ground early as it became clear their team was going to lose. Italy may have spent more time on the ball, but FC Karamba were more willing to take their chances and they walked away with the win.