Challenge

Springfield Arena
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) FC Karamba's André Luís Zanette started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. FC Karamba's Enrique Mazza played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Zaccheo Andolina in the 4th minute of play. Zaccheo Andolina's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Enrique Mazza read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 12th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Porziano Marchitelli in the 14th minute of play forced FC Karamba's goalkeeper Enrique Mazza to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 15th minute, Porziano Marchitelli made a precise shot to the right of Enrique Mazza. FC Karamba's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. 24 minutes into the match, Italy's goalkeeper Flavio Vittori had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by André Luís Zanette. After some fancy dribbling in the 28th minute, Siricio Liotta managed to get in a good position for a shot. Italy's supporters rose to their feet, but Siricio Liotta was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Enrique Mazza breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After a rather tough play, FC Karamba's Han Yu Feng got a free kick in the 30th minute. 31 minutes into the match, Italy's Zaccheo Andolina sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Enrique Mazza narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 36th minute the ball was on its way in behind FC Karamba's goalkeeper Enrique Mazza, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Zaccheo Andolina in the 38th minute of play forced FC Karamba's goalkeeper Enrique Mazza to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 39th minute, Zaccheo Andolina left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Italy fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-2. 47 minutes into the game, Italy's Zaccheo Andolina nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Enrique Mazza made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-3. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-3 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. 54 minutes into the match, Italy's Zaccheo Andolina sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Enrique Mazza narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 55th match minute, Italy was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Porziano Marchitelli to maneuver through the defense. Flavio Vittori took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lajos Vermes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 59th minute, Dangiras Mačionis hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Italy's Flavio Vittori played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by André Luís Zanette in the 62nd minute of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Lajos Vermes during the 63rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 63rd minute, Lajos Vermes hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Enrique Mazza made a fantastic save in the 69th minute, when Zaccheo Andolina sent off a good shot on target. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Sigfrido Auletta in the 72nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Enrique Mazza prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Sigfrido Auletta let the left foot speak when in front of goal in the 72nd minute shot 0-4 at rihgt post. Enrique Mazza 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 77th minute. Han Yu Feng'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. Han Yu Feng helped the player get up and apologised. Han Yu Feng kicked well hit freekick during the 82nd minute of the match. Italy's Guiscardo Davide was substituted for Sigfrido Auletta. In the 83rd match minute, FC Karamba was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Han Yu Feng to maneuver through the defense. 84 minutes into the match, FC Karamba's goal looked a bit too open when Adriano Curto came free, but Enrique Mazza reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by André Luís Zanette in the 86th minute of play forced Italy's goalkeeper Flavio Vittori to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Flavio Vittori took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Vilhelm Jonasson, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Adriano Curto could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 91st minute of the match, but Enrique Mazza made a huge save. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Adriano Curto in the 93rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Enrique Mazza prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The FC Karamba supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Italy's performance. The match ended with a win for Italy.