Challenge

Zorongo Estadio
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Zaccheo Andolina started the match with the kick off. Epifanio Bartumeu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Zaccheo Andolina in the 18th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Zaccheo Andolina in the 20th minute of play forced Zorongo FC's goalkeeper Epifanio Bartumeu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. If Zbyszko Moczkiewicz had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 22nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. 22 minutes into the match, Italy's goal looked a bit too open when Zbyszko Moczkiewicz came free, but Flavio Vittori reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 23rd match minute, Zorongo FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Octavio Peruanton to maneuver through the defense. Flavio Vittori stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Zbyszko Moczkiewicz's shot from short distance in the 27th minute. When Italy's Zaccheo Andolina in the 30th minute got a chance for a shot 30th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Zorongo FC's goalie prevented a goal. In the 32nd match minute, Italy was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Sigfrido Auletta to maneuver through the defense. In the 36th minute, Porziano Marchitelli 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: 0-1. Flavio Vittori made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Zbyszko Moczkiewicz in the 45th minute of play. Flavio Vittori took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Zbyszko Moczkiewicz, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-1.

51 minutes into the match, Italy's goal looked a bit too open when Zbyszko Moczkiewicz came free, but Flavio Vittori reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Epifanio Bartumeu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Siricio Liotta, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Epifanio Bartumeu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sigfrido Auletta in the 54th minute of play. Zaccheo Andolina received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Epifanio Bartumeu came out and tried to block the shot, but Zaccheo Andolina slotted it home off the left post making it 0-2 in the 56th minute. Zorongo FC made a substitution. Falo Encina replaced Fortunato Sans. Zorongo FC made a substitution. Hernando Casado replaced Arvid Forssell. With his leg Epifanio Bartumeu managed to avoid a goal in the 63rdth minute, when Italy's Zaccheo Andolina fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. 65 minutes into the game, Italy's Siricio Liotta nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Epifanio Bartumeu made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-3. Porziano Marchitelli received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 70th minute. Epifanio Bartumeu tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 72nd match minute, Italy was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gomberto Picozzi to maneuver through the defense. Zbyszek Gaszynski'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. Zbyszek Gaszynski helped the player get up and apologised. Zaccheo Andolina's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Epifanio Bartumeu read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 76th minute of play. In the 77th minute Italy were awarded a corner. Sigfrido Auletta went to the cornerflag to take it. The corner led Italy's Sigfrido Auletta to fire away a dangerous shot which Epifanio Bartumeu despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. After having played for 86 minutes, Zaccheo Andolina managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Italy's supporters crossed their fingers, but Zaccheo Andolina was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Zorongo FC's Epifanio Bartumeu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Zaccheo Andolina in the 86th minute of play. Siricio Liotta recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 88th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Italy's Guiscardo Davide was substituted for Sigfrido Auletta. Italy's Adriano Curto was substituted for Zaccheo Andolina. With a little luck, Zorongo FC's Epifanio Bartumeu got control of the ball when Adriano Curto tried to sneak it across the goal line. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Italy walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.