Challenge

Gigante A
Spectators: 50 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Franz Grassme made the kick off which started today's match. 5 minutes into the match, Italy's goalkeeper Flavio Vittori had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Franz Grassme. After some fancy dribbling in the 10th minute, Zaccheo Andolina managed to get in a good position for a shot. Italy's supporters rose to their feet, but Zaccheo Andolina was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Aldo Mannie breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Aldo Mannie made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Zaccheo Andolina in the 13th minute of play. Siricio Liotta received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 18th minute. Aldo Mannie tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Aldo Mannie took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Zaccheo Andolina, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 25 minutes into the game, Gianpaolo Mascari threw the ball into play from the sideline. Ripa FC's Cirilo Oriche quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. 27 minutes into the match, Ripa FC's goal looked a bit too open when Siricio Liotta came free, but Aldo Mannie 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 Ricardo Bochini in the 31st minute of the match. Ripa FC's Aldo Mannie played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sigfrido Auletta in the 32nd minute of play. Franz Grassme could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 33rd minute of the match, but Flavio Vittori made a huge save. Ripa FC's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Placido Pero in the 35th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Porziano Marchitelli in the 36th minute of play forced Ripa FC's goalkeeper Aldo Mannie to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Franz Grassme could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 42nd minute of the match, but Flavio Vittori made a huge save. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

Ripa FC made a substitution. Kazimierz Domin replaced Ricardo Bochini. The wind increased when Zaccheo Andolina made the kick off in the second half. After a rather tough play, Ripa FC's Cristian Azibar got a free kick in the 54th minute. Flavio Vittori came out of the goal in the 60th minute to try and stop a shot by Ripa FC's Gu Chang Peng. But to his dismay, Gu Chang Peng quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-0. Alejandro Frederico hit a great freekick 65 minutes into the match. Porziano Marchitelli's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Aldo Mannie read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 67th minute of play. The crowd rose to their feet as Porziano Marchitelli kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Aldo Mannie. That made the score 1-1 in the 67 minute of play. If Placido Pero had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 73rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Gu Chang Peng in the 77th 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. With a little luck, Ripa FC's Aldo Mannie got control of the ball when Zaccheo Andolina tried to sneak it across the goal line. After taking down the ball on Italy's corner Siricio Liotta fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Aldo Mannie quite easily take care of the ball. After 80 minutes, Siricio Liotta made it 1-2 with a short kick to the right side. Ripa FC's Aldo Mannie tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Italy made a substitution. Sansone Vanella replaced Gianpaolo Mascari. Italy made a substitution. Guiscardo Davide replaced Sigfrido Auletta. In the 87thth minute Porziano Marchitelli easily got through Ripa FC's defense and fired away a shot, but Aldo Mannie leaped left and performed a fabulous save. Italy were awarded a corner in the 88th minute after Ripa FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Siricio Liotta took the corner. Italy's Sansone Vanella was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Aldo Mannie in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. After 89 minutes, Sansone Vanella made it 1-3 with a short kick to the right side. Ripa FC's Aldo Mannie tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Italy's Flavio Vittori played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kazimierz Domin in the 95th minute of play. Ripa FC's goalkeeper couldn't reach when Adriano Curto 98 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 1-4. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Italy had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.