Challenge

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Spectators: 41 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Zaccheo Andolina got the match started through his kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Siricio Liotta in the 2nd minute of play forced ESPİYEM 28's goalkeeper Atıf Mertoğul to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Zaccheo Andolina blasted a shot towards the goal in the 6th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Atıf Mertoğul having to make a save. ESPİYEM 28's Atıf Mertoğul played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Porziano Marchitelli in the 9th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Porziano Marchitelli in the 10th minute of play forced ESPİYEM 28's goalkeeper Atıf Mertoğul to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 12th minute Zaccheo Andolina shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Atıf Mertoğul 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 Atıf Mertoğul read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 14th minute of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Yusuf İmren during the 17th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 17 played minutes ESPİYEM 28 got a freekick which was hit by Yusuf İmren. After having played for 18 minutes, Sigfrido Auletta managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Italy's supporters crossed their fingers, but Sigfrido Auletta 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 20th minute Zaccheo Andolina shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Atıf Mertoğul saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Flavio Vittori made a fantastic save in the 25th minute, when Niklas Lagerberg sent off a good shot on target. Flavio Vittori made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tayyar Tunay in the 26th minute of play. ESPİYEM 28's Atıf Mertoğul played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Siricio Liotta in the 27th minute of play. The throw-in from Mürsel Uzhan in the 29th minute of the game was unfortunally taken care of by Italy's Siricio Liotta. In the 30th minute Zaccheo Andolina shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Atıf Mertoğul saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. A nice corner shot did that Mürsel Uzhan got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Flavio Vittori quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. 42 minutes into the match, ESPİYEM 28's Erdeniz Hagi sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Flavio Vittori narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Mürsel Uzhan kicked well hit freekick during the 44th minute of the match. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The corner led ESPİYEM 28's Niklas Lagerberg to fire away a dangerous shot which Flavio Vittori despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. ESPİYEM 28's Mürsel Uzhan managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Gianpaolo Mascari in the 55 minute of the game. Flavio Vittori showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Mondi Drogba in the 58th minute of the match. A sloppy throw-in by Mürsel Uzhan in the 60th minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by Italy's Siricio Liotta. The corner ended in Gianpaolo Mascari almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but ESPİYEM 28's Atıf Mertoğul did a great save. In the 63rd minute, Gianpaolo Mascari made a precise shot to the right of Atıf Mertoğul. ESPİYEM 28's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. After some careless play in the Italy defense, Tayyar Tunay 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. Atıf Mertoğul showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Zaccheo Andolina in the 71st minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Zaccheo Andolina in the 73rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Atıf Mertoğul prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After a rather tough play, ESPİYEM 28's Tayyar Tunay got a free kick in the 75th minute. Zaccheo Andolina recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 75th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 80 minutes into the match, Erdeniz Hagi notched a goal, 2-1, to the right of Italy's Flavio Vittori. Flavio Vittori was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Italy's Sansone Vanella was substituted for Gianpaolo Mascari. Italy made a substitution. Guiscardo Davide replaced Sigfrido Auletta. In the 85th minute of the match, Siricio Liotta tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Atıf Mertoğul saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. 87 minutes into the game, Adriano Curto cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-2. Atıf Mertoğul was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. After some fancy dribbling in the 90th minute, Adriano Curto managed to get in a good position for a shot. Italy's supporters rose to their feet, but Adriano Curto was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Atıf Mertoğul breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Atıf Mertoğul showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Adriano Curto, who was totally free with the ball in the 91st minute. Through an outstanding action, after 91 minutes, Atıf Mertoğul successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Atıf Mertoğul showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Adriano Curto in the 94th minute of the match. The final whistle blew with the score still tied, and both teams left the pitch thinking about the missed chances that could have given their team the win.