Challenge

Alfredo Di Stéfano
Spectators: 42 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Turgay Hafi kicked off to start the match. Turgay Hafi could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 3rd minute of the match, but Flavio Vittori made a huge save. Turgay Hafi scored 1-0 in the 5th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Flavio Vittori, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. After a defensive mix-up in Bancruz F.C's zone, Zaccheo Andolina stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ciro Nerio came out of the goal and Zaccheo Andolina tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Zaccheo Andolina took the ball and in the 12 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Ciro Nerio. Ciro Nerio dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-1. In the 16th minute Zaccheo Andolina shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ciro Nerio saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Turgay Hafi kicked well hit freekick during the 18th minute of the match. Bancruz F.C's Ciro Nerio played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sigfrido Auletta in the 25th minute of play. Flavio Vittori stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Turgay Hafi's shot from short distance in the 28th minute. 29 minutes into the match, Turgay Hafi had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Flavio Vittori. Italy's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Turgay Hafi was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-1. An unexpectedly hard shot by Siricio Liotta in the 34th minute of play forced Bancruz F.C's goalkeeper Ciro Nerio to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Siricio Liotta might have been able to make a better finish in the 39th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Ciro Nerio. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Siricio Liotta ran back to his position shaking his head. Ciro Nerio took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sostene Vitulli, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Italy's Sigfrido Auletta quite brazenly broke a throw-in by Zhelyazko Balakov, made in the 43rd minute of the game. Zaccheo Andolina hit a great freekick 44 minutes into the match. Turgay Hafi scored 3-1 in the 46th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Flavio Vittori, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 3-1 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Zaccheo Andolina made a kick off. 52 minutes into the match, Bancruz F.C's goalkeeper Ciro Nerio had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Zaccheo Andolina. Bancruz F.C's Ciro Nerio proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 52nd minute of the match, managed to save Bancruz F.C from getting a goal against them. Zaccheo Andolina took the ball and in the 60 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Ciro Nerio. Ciro Nerio dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 3-2. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Zaccheo Andolina in the 78th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ciro Nerio saved Bancruz F.C from getting behind. When Italy's Zaccheo Andolina in the 80th minute got a chance for a shot 80th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Bancruz F.C's goalie prevented a goal. Bancruz F.C made a substitution. Andro Konsap replaced Carlos Borghi. Italy's Sansone Vanella was substituted for Gianpaolo Mascari. Italy's Adriano Curto was substituted for Zaccheo Andolina. Çelikan Koçaş sent away a hard shot on goal in the 87th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Flavio Vittori made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Çelikan Koçaş in the 87th minute of play. In the 89th minute Adriano Curto shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ciro Nerio saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Çelikan Koçaş in the 91st 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. 93 minutes into the match, Bancruz F.C's Çelikan Koçaş sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Flavio Vittori narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 95 minutes into the match, Italy's goal looked a bit too open when Çelikan Koçaş came free, but Flavio Vittori reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When the referee blew the final whistle, Bancruz F.C could leave the field as winners, despite Italy having more of the ball for most of the match.