Challenge

Ciruelandia
Spectators: 41 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Kerim Altunbaş took the kick off in the first half of the match. Ciruel Team's Riccardo Hofer played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Zaccheo Andolina in the 16th minute of play. A collision led to Italy getting a freekick after 18 minutes play. Siricio Liotta hit a great ball. With an all-out effort, Ciruel Team's Flavio Vittori threw himself towards the right post 20 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Luar Carballeira, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Adriano Vilanova hit a great freekick 23 minutes into the match. After a defensive mix-up in Ciruel Team's zone, Porziano Marchitelli stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Riccardo Hofer came out of the goal and Porziano Marchitelli tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Riccardo Hofer took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Zaccheo Andolina, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Riccardo Hofer took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Zaccheo Andolina, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Kerim Altunbaş's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Flavio Vittori firmly grabbed it by the left post. When Ciruel Team's Kerim Altunbaş in the 43rd minute got a chance for a shot 43rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Italy's goalie prevented a goal. 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.

Ciruel Team's Riccardo Hofer played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sigfrido Auletta in the 51st minute of play. Italy's Siricio Liotta was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Riccardo Hofer in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Italy's attentive Siricio Liotta managed to snatch the ball when Aipytos Vardoulakis made a throw-in in the 60th minute of the game. 63 minutes into the match, Italy's Zaccheo Andolina sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Riccardo Hofer narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Riccardo Hofer made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Zaccheo Andolina in the 69th minute of play. 70 minutes into the match, Ciruel Team's goalkeeper Riccardo Hofer had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Porziano Marchitelli. In the 71st minute of the match Italy got a corner. Ciruel Team's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Sigfrido Auletta ran over to the corner to take the kick. Ciruel Team made a substitution. Marino Bregenzer replaced Gomesano Sanz. Flavio Vittori took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Kerim Altunbaş, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Italy's Flavio Vittori played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kerim Altunbaş in the 87th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Ciruel Team's Julio Roca got a free kick in the 90th minute. Italy made a substitution. Sansone Vanella replaced Gianpaolo Mascari. Italy made a substitution. Guiscardo Davide replaced Sigfrido Auletta. A collision led to Ciruel Team getting a freekick after 91 minutes play. Julio Roca hit a great ball. After some careless play in the Italy defense, Marino Bregenzer kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Flavio Vittori. The Italy fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Flavio Vittori should have stopped the shot. Italy were clearly unhappy with the draw, as they felt they had done enough to earn themselves a victory.