Challenge

Zhizhio
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Sven-Arne Apelquist made the kick off and thus started the match. In the 4th minute the ball was on its way in behind CD Zhizhio's goalkeeper Stasio Kowalski, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. A sloppy throw-in by Xzavion Soporta in the 5th minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by Italy's Siricio Liotta. In the 6th minute Zaccheo Andolina shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Stasio Kowalski saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 9th minute Zaccheo Andolina shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Stasio Kowalski saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Siricio Liotta 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. CD Zhizhio's Stasio Kowalski played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Zaccheo Andolina in the 12th minute of play. Stasio Kowalski showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Zaccheo Andolina, who was totally free with the ball in the 23rd minute. In the 26th minute of the game Xzavion Soporta made a throw-in which 贺银坚 played forward. The audience was convinced that Zaccheo Andolina's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Stasio Kowalski was relentless in the 30th minute of the game. Stasio Kowalski showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Zaccheo Andolina in the 31st minute of the match. In the 33rd minute Italy were awarded a corner. Sigfrido Auletta went to the cornerflag to take it. 37 minutes into the match, CD Zhizhio's goal looked a bit too open when Sigfrido Auletta came free, but Stasio Kowalski reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 37th minute, Sigfrido Auletta ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Stasio Kowalski was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-2. Siricio Liotta sent away a hard shot on goal in the 40th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Stasio Kowalski made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Zaccheo Andolina in the 42nd minute of play. Stasio Kowalski showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Zaccheo Andolina, who was totally free with the ball in the 48th minute. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-2 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Zaccheo Andolina was the one to do the kick off. Porziano Marchitelli received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 53rd minute. Stasio Kowalski tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After having played for 61 minutes, Zaccheo Andolina managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Italy's supporters crossed their fingers, but Zaccheo Andolina was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 65th minute Siricio Liotta shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Stasio Kowalski saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Zaccheo Andolina's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Stasio Kowalski read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 71st minute of play. 74 minutes into the game, Xzavion Soporta threw the ball into play from the sideline. Italy's Siricio Liotta quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. In the 74th minute Sigfrido Auletta shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Stasio Kowalski saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 75 minutes had been played when some careless play by CD Zhizhio's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Sigfrido Auletta was slow to take the kick. During this time Italy's players had a chance to rest. Italy's Deodato Magliozzi was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Stasio Kowalski in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. 76 minutes into the match, Deodato Magliozzi dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Stasio Kowalski, 0-3. Stasio Kowalski took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Zaccheo Andolina, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 80th minute Italy were awarded a corner. Sigfrido Auletta went to the cornerflag to take it. Zaccheo Andolina's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Stasio Kowalski read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 82nd minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Zaccheo Andolina in the 84th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Stasio Kowalski saved CD Zhizhio from getting behind. Flavio Vittori showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sven-Arne Apelquist, who was totally free with the ball in the 94th minute. When the final whistle sounded Italy left the ground with the victory after a much better performance than CD Zhizhio.