Challenge

Bullen Arena
Spectators: 42 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Zaccheo Andolina made the kick off and thus started the match. Flavio Vittori made a fantastic save in the 4th minute, when Richard Fredriksson sent off a good shot on target. FC Bullen's Toni Schumacher played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Zaccheo Andolina in the 6th minute of play. 9 minutes into the game, FC Bullen's Richard Fredriksson nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Flavio Vittori made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. After having played for 12 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. Toni Schumacher made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Zaccheo Andolina in the 15th minute of play. Richard Fredriksson recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 17th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Flavio Vittori was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Richard Fredriksson showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 2-0 in the 19 minute of play. 22 minutes into the game, FC Bullen's Richard Fredriksson nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Flavio Vittori made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-0. 26 minutes into the game, Roland Topp was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. FC Bullen's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Italy the free kick. In the 26th minute, Roland Topp hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 34 minutes into the match, Italy's goal looked a bit too open when Richard Fredriksson came free, but Flavio Vittori reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. FC Bullen were furious when Roger Hellström was red carded, 39 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. In the 39th minute, Roger Hellström hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After having played for 40 minutes, Sigfrido Auletta managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Italy's supporters crossed their fingers, but Sigfrido Auletta was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Amador Merexildo to strike the kick off in the second half. FC Bullen's Gustavo Lopes quite brazenly broke a throw-in by Porziano Marchitelli, made in the 51st minute of the game. Flavio Vittori showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Amador Merexildo, who was totally free with the ball in the 55th minute. The supporters of FC Bullen booed when Italy was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 65 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sostene Vitulli didn't get a good kick on the ball. FC Bullen made a substitution. Edvard Sandström replaced Gustav Helander. FC Bullen's Andy Beckman was substituted for Gustavo Lopes. In the 69th minute the ball was on its way in behind FC Bullen's goalkeeper Toni Schumacher, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The audience thought a goal was coming when Zaccheo Andolina got free with Toni Schumacher in the 74th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Toni Schumacher made a fantastic save in the 75th minute, when Sigfrido Auletta sent off a good shot on target. 81 minutes into the match, Zaccheo Andolina dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Toni Schumacher, 3-2. Italy's Guiscardo Davide was substituted for Sigfrido Auletta. An unexpectedly hard shot by Adriano Curto in the 92nd minute of play forced FC Bullen's goalkeeper Toni Schumacher to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. If Amador Merexildo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 95th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. FC Bullen were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Italy for a fine match.