Challenge

Estádio Jacuba
Spectators: 41 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Baal Grunberg started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Didi Mello's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Flavio Vittori read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 3rd minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Baal Grunberg in the 3rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Flavio Vittori saved Italy from getting behind. Baal Grunberg could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 7th minute of the match, but Flavio Vittori made a huge save. 9 minutes into the game, Clube do Remo MZ's Tiaguinho Mandrak nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Flavio Vittori made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. With a little luck, Italy's Flavio Vittori got control of the ball when Tiaguinho Mandrak tried to sneak it across the goal line. Wachirapong Wattanachinda made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Zaccheo Andolina in the 16th minute of play. Daniel Namasivayam made in the 20th minute of the game a throw-in that took a bad bounce and was taken care of by Italy's Siricio Liotta. Dagoberto Sandoval could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 22nd minute of the match, but Flavio Vittori made a huge save. Gianpaolo Mascari made in the 24th minute of the game a throw-in that took a bad bounce and was taken care of by Clube do Remo MZ's Wachirapong Wattanachinda. 24 minutes into the match, Italy's Zaccheo Andolina sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Wachirapong Wattanachinda narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 26 minutes into the match, Siricio Liotta had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Wachirapong Wattanachinda. Clube do Remo MZ's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Siricio Liotta was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. Italy's Flavio Vittori played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Dagoberto Sandoval in the 33rd minute of play. Wachirapong Wattanachinda 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 37th minute, Teun Ubels hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Wachirapong Wattanachinda showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Porziano Marchitelli in the 38th minute of the match. The supporters of Italy booed when Clube do Remo MZ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 41 match minutes in a wonderful position. Kang Cheng Ao didn't get a good kick on the ball. 43 minutes into the match, Clube do Remo MZ's goal looked a bit too open when Zaccheo Andolina came free, but Wachirapong Wattanachinda reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of Italy booed when Clube do Remo MZ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 44 match minutes in a wonderful position. Daniel Namasivayam didn't get a good kick on the ball. Wachirapong Wattanachinda 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 46th minute. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

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. Wachirapong Wattanachinda showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sigfrido Auletta, who was totally free with the ball in the 51st minute. 53 minutes into the match, Italy's Porziano Marchitelli sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Wachirapong Wattanachinda narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Zaccheo Andolina received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 57th minute. Wachirapong Wattanachinda tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Kang Cheng Ao hit a great freekick 66 minutes into the match. In the 72nd minute of the match Italy got a corner. Clube do Remo MZ's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Sigfrido Auletta ran over to the corner to take the kick. Sigfrido Auletta made a great header on Italy's corner, it was just that Clube do Remo MZ's Wachirapong Wattanachinda managed to reach the ball for a save. Flavio Vittori showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tiaguinho Mandrak in the 74th minute of the match. 75 minutes into the match, Italy's goal looked a bit too open when Tiaguinho Mandrak came free, but Flavio Vittori reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Flavio Vittori showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Baal Grunberg in the 77th minute of the match. Wachirapong Wattanachinda made a fantastic save in the 81st minute, when Zaccheo Andolina sent off a good shot on target. In the 82nd match minute, Clube do Remo MZ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Daniel Namasivayam to maneuver through the defense. Italy's Sansone Vanella was substituted for Gianpaolo Mascari. Italy made a substitution. Guiscardo Davide replaced Sigfrido Auletta. Italy's Adriano Curto was substituted for Zaccheo Andolina. In the 83rd minute, Daniel Namasivayam hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Wachirapong Wattanachinda showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Adriano Curto in the 84th minute of the match. After 90 played minutes Clube do Remo MZ got a freekick which was hit by Didi Mello. Teun Ubels's late challenge caught a Italy's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Teun Ubels helped the player get up and apologised. Teun Ubels kicked well hit freekick during the 93rd minute of the match. In the 93rd minute, Siricio Liotta fired a really elegant long shot, but Wachirapong Wattanachinda threw himself and managed to get hold of the ball just in front of the right post. Chants of Italy echoed around the stadium as the match drew to a close. Supporters and players were both delighted with the win, as Clube do Remo MZ had held the ball for most of the match.