Challenge

Arena do Grêmio
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Grêmio RK75's João Francisco Tinoco played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Zaccheo Andolina in the 3rd minute of play. The supporters of Italy booed when Grêmio RK75 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 3 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jaime Velloso didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Porziano Marchitelli had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 4th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 6th minute Zaccheo Andolina shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but João Francisco Tinoco saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Harold Tronconi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 8th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Zaccheo Andolina's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but João Francisco Tinoco read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 11th minute of play. If Markus Paul Hattermann had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 13th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Harold Tronconi's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Flavio Vittori read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 15th minute of play. João Francisco Tinoco showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Zaccheo Andolina in the 19th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Zaccheo Andolina in the 22nd minute of play forced Grêmio RK75's goalkeeper João Francisco Tinoco to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 23rd 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. In the 25th minute of the game Deodato Magliozzi made a throw-in which Porziano Marchitelli played forward. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Zaccheo Andolina in the 27th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck João Francisco Tinoco prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 36th minute, Harold Tronconi left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Grêmio RK75 fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-1. 40 minutes into the match, Grêmio RK75's goal looked a bit too open when Sigfrido Auletta came free, but João Francisco Tinoco reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Harold Tronconi was the one to do the kick off. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Harold Tronconi in the 54th 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. A collision led to Italy getting a freekick after 56 minutes play. Deodato Magliozzi hit a great ball. 59 minutes into the match, Grêmio RK75's goal looked a bit too open when Zaccheo Andolina came free, but João Francisco Tinoco reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 60 played minutes Grêmio RK75 got a freekick which was hit by Ramiro Bautista. The long shot by Sigfrido Auletta in the 61st minute really tested João Francisco Tinoco's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. In the 62nd minute of the match, Zaccheo Andolina tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but João Francisco Tinoco saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. João Francisco Tinoco made an important save on a dangerous shot by Zaccheo Andolina in the 64th minute. 67 minutes into the game, Markus Paul Hattermann threw the ball into play from the sideline. Italy's Deodato Magliozzi quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Gomberto Picozzi kicked well hit freekick during the 78th minute of the match. Grêmio RK75's Markus Paul Hattermann got a good chance for a goal in the 79th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 82 minutes into the match, Grêmio RK75's goalkeeper João Francisco Tinoco had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Sigfrido Auletta. In the 86th match minute, Italy was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Zaccheo Andolina to maneuver through the defense. Italy's Adriano Curto was substituted for Zaccheo Andolina. Grêmio RK75's Eurico Martins was substituted for Harold Tronconi. The Grêmio RK75 support was delighted with a win in a match that could easily have ended differently.