Challenge

Beeker Arena
Spectators: 50 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Marciano Hendrickx started the match with the kick off. In the 4th match minute, Beek City was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dimitri Diependaele to maneuver through the defense. Italy's Flavio Vittori proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 7th minute of the match, managed to save Italy from getting a goal against them. In the 17th minute the ball was on its way in behind Beek City's goalkeeper Arian Beqaj, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Beek City's Arian Beqaj played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Porziano Marchitelli in the 20th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Marciano Hendrickx in the 37th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Flavio Vittori prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 42 minutes into the match, Beek City's goal looked a bit too open when Sigfrido Auletta came free, but Arian Beqaj reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

57 minutes into the game, Gustav Siöman threw the ball into play from the sideline. Italy's Siricio Liotta quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. 61 minutes into the game, Italy's Sigfrido Auletta nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Arian Beqaj made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Beek City's Josef Valkenaers got a good chance for a goal in the 76th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Porziano Marchitelli took the ball and in the 79 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Arian Beqaj. Arian Beqaj dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-3. In the 82nd minute Sigfrido Auletta shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Arian Beqaj saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Arian Beqaj made an important save on a dangerous shot by Zaccheo Andolina in the 84th minute. Siricio Liotta fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 85th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Arian Beqaj having to interfere. Italy's Guiscardo Davide was substituted for Sigfrido Auletta. When Heiko Sibon fell near the penalty area in the 91st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Beek City's protests and gave Heiko Sibon a yellow card for diving instead. Heiko Sibon kicked well hit freekick during the 91st minute of the match. Beek City's defense didn't have a chance, in the 92nd minute, when Porziano Marchitelli scored to the left of an out of position Arian Beqaj, making the score, 0-4. 95 minutes into the match, Adriano Curto dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Arian Beqaj, 0-5. Italy played a much better game than Beek City and deserved their victory. The Beek City players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.