Challenge

Stadio Soffiano
Spectators: 41 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) France's Frank Peletier started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. The audience thought a goal was coming when Alexander Treglia got free with Maxime Durand in the 4th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Frank Peletier in the 5th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Afonso Sampaio prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 7 minutes into the match, France's goalkeeper Maxime Durand had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Alexander Treglia. Frank Peletier might have been able to make a better finish in the 8th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Afonso Sampaio. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Frank Peletier ran back to his position shaking his head. Afonso Sampaio showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Frank Peletier in the 8th minute of the match. Camille Baume recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 10th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Afonso Sampaio showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Frank Peletier in the 12th minute of the match. Maxime Durand showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Edoardo Ferrante, who was totally free with the ball in the 20th minute. France's Remy Dupuy quite brazenly broke a throw-in by Frank Gigli, made in the 22nd minute of the game. David Barbier received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 24th minute. Afonso Sampaio tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. David Barbier made in the 25th minute of the game a sloppy throw-in which Remy Dupuy however managed to control. Maxime Durand made an important save on a dangerous shot by Alexander Treglia in the 30th minute. Through an outstanding action, after 32 minutes, Maxime Durand successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Maxime Durand showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Donato Mandara in the 42nd minute of the match. Claudio Guida kicked well hit freekick during the 45th minute of the match. In the 46th match minute, France was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Camille Baume to maneuver through the defense. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

Maxime Durand showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Carlo Maggi, who was totally free with the ball in the 56th minute. Maxime Durand stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Carlo Maggi's shot from short distance in the 56th minute. After 57 played minutes japanium got a freekick which was hit by Fausto Di Natale. Frank Peletier sent away a hard shot on goal in the 58th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 62 played minutes France got a freekick which was hit by Robert Chapuis. A hard shot 65 in the game by Frank Peletier from a close distance when the talented Afonso Sampaio managed to make a qualified save. japanium's players were relieved. 67 minutes into the match, japanium's goal looked a bit too open when Camille Baume came free, but Afonso Sampaio reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Carlo Maggi in the 70th minute of play forced France's goalkeeper Maxime Durand to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A sloppy throw-in by David Barbier in the 71st minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by japanium's Claudio Guida. The supporters of japanium booed when France was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 73 match minutes in a wonderful position. Robert Chapuis didn't get a good kick on the ball. Maxime Durand showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Carlo Maggi in the 74th minute of the match. With his leg Afonso Sampaio managed to avoid a goal in the 75thth minute, when France's Frank Peletier fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Remy Dupuy hit a great freekick 79 minutes into the match. Maxime Durand showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alexander Treglia, who was totally free with the ball in the 79th minute. In the 88th minute Carlo Maggi shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Maxime Durand saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Afonso Sampaio made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Robert Chapuis in the 90th minute of play. Jeers came from both ends of the stadium when the final whistle went. Neither team had looked impressive and the draw seeemd a fair result.