Challenge

Manuel Ursua
Spectators: 50 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Zaccheo Andolina kicked off to start the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Zaccheo Andolina in the 3rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Marcelo Barovero saved River CBBA from getting behind. In the 5th minute the ball was on its way in behind River CBBA's goalkeeper Marcelo Barovero, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 8 minutes into the match, Italy's Zaccheo Andolina sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Marcelo Barovero narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 8 minutes into the match, Zaccheo Andolina had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Marcelo Barovero. River CBBA's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Zaccheo Andolina was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. In the 11th minute Juan Funes 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. A hard shot 11 in the game by Juan Funes from a close distance when the talented Flavio Vittori managed to make a qualified save. Italy's players were relieved. 16 minutes into the match, Italy's Zaccheo Andolina sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Marcelo Barovero narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Marcelo Barovero showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Zaccheo Andolina in the 19th minute of the match. After 22 played minutes Italy got a freekick which was hit by Eliseo Cutri. Marcelo Barovero made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Zaccheo Andolina in the 25th minute of play. Italy's Porziano Marchitelli pulled a muscle in his leg after 27 minutes and couldn't finish the game. After 27 minutes, Boğaçhan Akyel mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the River CBBA and the Italy players grew even worse after the yellow card. Italy's Sansone Vanella was substituted for Porziano Marchitelli. In the 27th match minute, River CBBA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Boğaçhan Akyel to maneuver through the defense. Flavio Vittori was a little too slow when Juan Funes got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 38th minute. The score was now 2-1. In the 41st match minute, River CBBA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Zxavian Abello to maneuver through the defense. Zaccheo Andolina scored 2-2 in the 45th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Marcelo Barovero, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 48th minute Zaccheo Andolina shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Marcelo Barovero saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 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.

The wind increased when Juan Funes made the kick off in the second half. 52 minutes into the match, River CBBA's goal looked a bit too open when Zaccheo Andolina came free, but Marcelo Barovero reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Marcelo Barovero took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sigfrido Auletta, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. River CBBA's Guerau Abeitia was substituted for Modesto Ado. Matías Almeida made in the 71st minute of the game a sloppy throw-in which Arano Abendano however managed to control. Marcelo Barovero was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Sansone Vanella showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 2-3 in the 80 minute of play. River CBBA's Endura Abechuco was substituted for Cipriano Abechuco. A collision led to Italy getting a freekick after 86 minutes play. Deodato Magliozzi hit a great ball. In the 87th match minute, Italy was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Deodato Magliozzi to maneuver through the defense. Guiscardo Davide could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 92nd minute of the match, but Marcelo Barovero made a huge save. When the match was over Italy could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than River CBBA throughout the match.