Challenge

Vercelli
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Tommi Lundell kicked off to start the match. In the 3rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Torino FC's goalkeeper Marco van Bommel, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After 3 minutes, Carter Busillo mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Torino FC and the Switzerland players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 3 played minutes Torino FC got a freekick which was hit by Carter Busillo. In the 5th match minute, Switzerland was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jacinto Maurer to maneuver through the defense. Hias Nüssli showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tommi Lundell, who was totally free with the ball in the 7th minute. Jacinto Maurer hit a great freekick 7 minutes into the match. Hias Nüssli was a little too slow when Enzo Azzolina got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 12th minute. The score was now 1-0. With splendid footwork Tommi Lundell arrived in front of goal to shoot 2-0 by the left pole in the game's 15th minute. Hias Nüssli made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Enzo Azzolina in the 18th minute of play. Tommi Lundell blasted a shot towards the goal in the 23rd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Hias Nüssli having to make a save. Carter Busillo kicked well hit freekick during the 25th minute of the match. When Jacinto Maurer came up free with the goalie in the 31st minute, the Switzerland fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Jacinto Maurer couldn't finish the play. When Torino FC's Tommi Lundell in the 33rd minute got a chance for a shot 33rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Switzerland's goalie prevented a goal. Tommi Lundell recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 39th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. A sloppy throw-in by Augusto Cardella in the 44th minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by Switzerland's Timo Siegmund. Switzerland's Timo Siegmund quite brazenly broke a throw-in by Augusto Cardella, made in the 45th minute of the game. Hias Nüssli was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Tommi Lundell showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 3-0 in the 47 minute of play.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Samuele Kunz was the one to do the kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Fedele Di Lorenzo in the 52nd minute of play forced Switzerland's goalkeeper Hias Nüssli to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Enzo Azzolina received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 54th minute. Hias Nüssli tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Alfonso Mazzetti charged in rather forcefully in the 58th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Alfonso Mazzetti the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 58th minute, Alfonso Mazzetti hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Tommi Lundell hit a great freekick 62 minutes into the match. Switzerland's Hias Nüssli played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tommi Lundell in the 63rd minute of play. The supporters of Switzerland booed when Torino FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 64 match minutes in a wonderful position. Augusto Cardella didn't get a good kick on the ball. Samuele Kunz recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 65th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 73 minutes into the match, Switzerland's goal looked a bit too open when Tommi Lundell came free, but Hias Nüssli reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 75th minute, Tommi Lundell managed to get in a good position for a shot. Torino FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Tommi Lundell was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Hias Nüssli breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After a defensive mix-up in Switzerland's zone, Enzo Azzolina stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Hias Nüssli came out of the goal and Enzo Azzolina tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 82 minutes into the match, Fedele Di Lorenzo had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Hias Nüssli. Switzerland's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Fedele Di Lorenzo was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 5-0. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Tommi Lundell in the 85th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Hias Nüssli saved Switzerland from getting behind. When Jacinto Maurer fell near the penalty area in the 90th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Switzerland's protests and gave Jacinto Maurer a yellow card for diving instead. When Torino FC's Tommi Lundell in the 95th minute got a chance for a shot 95th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Switzerland's goalie prevented a goal. Torino FC were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Switzerland for a fine match.