Challenge

Europe Stadium
Spectators: 50 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) Luis Täger took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Zaccheo Andolina, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Zaccheo Andolina in the 7th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Luis Täger prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 11th minute the ball was on its way in behind Parque Europa FC's goalkeeper Luis Täger, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Eliseo Cutri kicked well hit freekick during the 12th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Zaccheo Andolina in the 18th minute of play forced Parque Europa FC's goalkeeper Luis Täger to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Luis Täger 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 20th minute. Luis Täger didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Sigfrido Auletta went, in the 20th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-1 was the resulting score. In the 23rd minute, Froilan Reyes made a precise shot to the right of Flavio Vittori. Italy's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-1. In the 30th minute Froilan Reyes shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Flavio Vittori saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 31 minutes into the game, Saul Gomesano threw the ball into play from the sideline. Italy's Zaccheo Andolina quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. In the 34th minute the ball was on its way in behind Parque Europa FC's goalkeeper Luis Täger, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Italy's Siricio Liotta managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Mero Griful in the 35 minute of the game. The supporters of Parque Europa FC booed when Italy was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 37 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sigfrido Auletta didn't get a good kick on the ball. Flavio Vittori made an important save on a dangerous shot by Froilan Reyes in the 40th minute. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 2-1 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Froilan Reyes made a kick off. Italy's Zaccheo Andolina got a good chance for a goal in the 52nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 56th minute of the match, Zaccheo Andolina tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Luis Täger saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. In the 64th minute the ball was on its way in behind Parque Europa FC's goalkeeper Luis Täger, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Siricio Liotta charged in rather forcefully in the 67th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Siricio Liotta the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Parque Europa FC made a substitution. Tadej Pogačar replaced Saul Gomesano. Parque Europa FC made a substitution. Miliano Babia replaced Froilan Reyes. Zaccheo Andolina's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Luis Täger read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 72nd minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Zaccheo Andolina in the 74th minute of play forced Parque Europa FC's goalkeeper Luis Täger to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 77 minutes had been played when some careless play by Parque Europa FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Sigfrido Auletta was slow to take the kick. During this time Italy's players had a chance to rest. Italy's Flavio Vittori played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gumersindo Castaño in the 82nd minute of play. Zaccheo Andolina struck a weak shot in the 84th minute. Luis Täger didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Italy. Italy made a substitution. Sansone Vanella replaced Gianpaolo Mascari. Italy made a substitution. Guiscardo Davide replaced Sigfrido Auletta. 89 minutes into the match, Italy's Adriano Curto sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Luis Täger narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Flavio Vittori showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rogelio Mendiola, who was totally free with the ball in the 91st minute. In the 92nd minute the ball was on its way in behind Parque Europa FC's goalkeeper Luis Täger, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Parque Europa FC's Miliano Babia got a good chance for a goal in the 94th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Siricio Liotta was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 96th minute. Italy's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. Many of Italy's supporters were seen to leave the ground early as it became clear their team was going to lose. Italy may have spent more time on the ball, but Parque Europa FC were more willing to take their chances and they walked away with the win.