Challenge

Szombathely Aréna
Spectators: 50 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) Szombathely Squirrels's Arnold Szuper played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sigfrido Auletta in the 8th minute of play. In the 11th 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. Szombathely Squirrels's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Bai Jun Chong in the 12th minute. When Italy's Zaccheo Andolina in the 16th minute got a chance for a shot 16th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Szombathely Squirrels's goalie prevented a goal. Zena Busacca hit a great freekick 20 minutes into the match. Arnold Szuper took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Zaccheo Andolina, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Arnold Szuper 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 26th minute. Arnold Szuper showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Zaccheo Andolina in the 28th minute of the match. After some careless play in the Italy defense, Tivadar Demeter 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. If Zaccheo Andolina had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 36th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Arnold Szuper 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 38th minute. Szombathely Squirrels's Arnold Szuper played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Zaccheo Andolina in the 41st minute of play. Szombathely Squirrels's Arnold Szuper played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Zaccheo Andolina in the 43rd minute of play. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 1-2 lead.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Tivadar Demeter to make the kick off. Tivadar Demeter blasted a shot towards the goal in the 54th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Flavio Vittori having to make a save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tivadar Demeter in the 54th minute of play forced Italy's goalkeeper Flavio Vittori to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 57th minute, Sigfrido Auletta managed to get in a good position for a shot. Italy's supporters rose to their feet, but Sigfrido Auletta was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Arnold Szuper breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 58th minute Zaccheo Andolina shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Arnold Szuper saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 62 minutes into the match, Italy's goal looked a bit too open when Tivadar Demeter came free, but Flavio Vittori reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 64th minute Sigfrido Auletta shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Arnold Szuper saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 66th match minute, Italy was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Eliseo Cutri to maneuver through the defense. Szombathely Squirrels's Lei Jian Xiong was substituted for Tivadar Demeter. After a rather tough play, Italy's Eliseo Cutri got a free kick in the 67th minute. In the 69th minute Lei Jian Xiong 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. Lei Jian Xiong'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 73rd minute of play. In the 74th minute Szombathely Squirrels were awarded a corner. Bai Jun Chong went to the cornerflag to take it. An unexpectedly hard shot by Sigfrido Auletta in the 79th minute of play forced Szombathely Squirrels's goalkeeper Arnold Szuper to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Italy's Sansone Vanella was substituted for Gianpaolo Mascari. Italy's Guiscardo Davide was substituted for Sigfrido Auletta. A sloppy throw-in by Eliseo Cutri in the 85th minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by Szombathely Squirrels's József Varga. A throw-in in the 85th minute of the game was made by Sansone Vanella with Sostene Vitulli as target, who quickly passed the ball forward. Porziano Marchitelli's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Arnold Szuper firmly grabbed it by the left post. Lei Jian Xiong kicked well hit freekick during the 98th minute of the match. Italy played a much better game than Szombathely Squirrels and deserved their victory. The Szombathely Squirrels players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.