Challenge

Allianz Arena
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) 10 minutes into the match, Italy's goalkeeper Flavio Vittori had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Yan Chen Yan. Szczakowianka were awarded a corner in the 12th minute after Italy's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Donald Voldfrom took the corner. Zula Kosiorek took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Zaccheo Andolina, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 15th minute the ball was on its way in behind Italy's goalkeeper Flavio Vittori, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Sigfrido Auletta in the 17th minute of play forced Szczakowianka's goalkeeper Zula Kosiorek to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 18th match minute, Italy was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Porziano Marchitelli to maneuver through the defense. Porziano Marchitelli received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 29th minute. Zula Kosiorek tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Ye Guo Ran made in the 31st minute of the game a quick throw-in and Gitano Adán immediately put the ball in play. In the 33rd minute, Sigfrido Auletta got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. The audience was convinced that Zaccheo Andolina's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Zula Kosiorek was relentless in the 36th minute of the game. The audience thought a goal was coming when Leo Eguzki got free with Flavio Vittori in the 37th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Flavio Vittori made a fantastic save in the 40th minute, when Yan Chen Yan sent off a good shot on target. Ye Guo Ran made in the 42nd minute of the game a throw-in that took a bad bounce and was taken care of by Italy's Siricio Liotta. After 45 minutes of play, Italy's Zaccheo Andolina made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Zula Kosiorek was left in no man's land by his defense there! After the first half Italy were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Benedykt Perkowski was the one to do the kick off. 52 minutes into the game, Zeledon Lain threw the ball into play from the sideline. Italy's Gomberto Picozzi quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. 55 minutes into the match, Italy's goal looked a bit too open when Donald Voldfrom came free, but Flavio Vittori reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Flavio Vittori took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Benedykt Perkowski, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Szczakowianka's defense didn't have a chance, in the 73rd minute, when Zaccheo Andolina scored to the left of an out of position Zula Kosiorek, making the score, 0-2. Zula Kosiorek 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 76th minute. Zula Kosiorek took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Siricio Liotta, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Italy's Siricio Liotta managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Leszek Pawlik in the 80 minute of the game. After a rather tough play, Szczakowianka's Donald Voldfrom got a free kick in the 81st minute. Italy's Sansone Vanella was substituted for Gianpaolo Mascari. Italy made a substitution. Guiscardo Davide replaced Sigfrido Auletta. After a rather tough play, Szczakowianka's Donald Voldfrom got a free kick in the 82nd minute. Flavio Vittori made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Donald Voldfrom in the 86th minute of play. The supporters of Italy booed when Szczakowianka was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 87 match minutes in a wonderful position. Leszek Pawlik didn't get a good kick on the ball. 92 minutes into the game, Leszek Pawlik threw the ball into play from the sideline. Italy's Siricio Liotta quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Italy's attentive Siricio Liotta managed to snatch the ball when Leszek Pawlik made a throw-in in the 94th minute of the game. After 97 minutes, Adriano Curto made it 0-3 with a short kick to the right side. Szczakowianka's Zula Kosiorek tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. When the match was over Italy could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than Szczakowianka throughout the match.