Challenge

El Pantalán
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Zaccheo Andolina started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. In the 3rd minute Porziano Marchitelli shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gong Yong Nan saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Francisco José Millán could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 7th minute of the match, but Flavio Vittori made a huge save. Gong Yong Nan took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sigfrido Auletta, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 14th minute, Edu Gaspar hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Gong Yong Nan 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 a rather tough play, Italy's Zena Busacca got a free kick in the 16th minute. In the 20th minute Richmond Van Glabeeke 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. The supporters of Italy booed when Puerto de Sagunto CF was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 21 match minutes in a wonderful position. Lawrence Manrique didn't get a good kick on the ball. Gong Yong Nan made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sigfrido Auletta in the 30th minute of play. In the 35th minute Richmond Van Glabeeke 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. 35 minutes into the match, Francisco José Millán notched a goal, 1-0, to the right of Italy's Flavio Vittori. Flavio Vittori was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Gomberto Picozzi during the 38th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Puerto de Sagunto CF made a substitution. Waclaw Czaplicki replaced Francisco José Millán. Gomberto Picozzi kicked well hit freekick during the 39th minute of the match. If Edu Gaspar had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 40th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Richmond Van Glabeeke made a kick off. In the 53rd minute Richmond Van Glabeeke 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. Gong Yong Nan 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 56th minute. In the 57th minute, Zaccheo Andolina reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Gong Yong Nan. The goal made the score 1-1. Zena Busacca kicked well hit freekick during the 62nd minute of the match. Puerto de Sagunto CF made a substitution. Sherman Valentin replaced Edu Gaspar. A collision led to Italy getting a freekick after 63 minutes play. Zena Busacca hit a great ball. In the 67th minute Waclaw Czaplicki 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. Puerto de Sagunto CF's Gong Yong Nan played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Siricio Liotta in the 73rd minute of play. Italy's Sansone Vanella was substituted for Gianpaolo Mascari. Italy made a substitution. Guiscardo Davide replaced Sigfrido Auletta. In the 84th minute Puerto de Sagunto CF were awarded a corner. Sherman Valentin went to the cornerflag to take it. The corner ended in Sherman Valentin almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Italy's Flavio Vittori did a great save. Richmond Van Glabeeke sent away a hard shot on goal in the 86th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Richmond Van Glabeeke in the 86th minute of play forced Italy's goalkeeper Flavio Vittori to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Gong Yong Nan showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Adriano Curto in the 89th minute of the match. A sloppy throw-in by Doroteo Astudillo in the 95th minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by Italy's Siricio Liotta. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Italy eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.