Challenge

Bullen Arena
Spectators: 42 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Zaccheo Andolina got the match started through his kick off. Zaccheo Andolina's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Toni Schumacher read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 5th minute of play. Toni Schumacher 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. If Siricio Liotta had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 24th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Italy's Flavio Vittori proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 25th minute of the match, managed to save Italy from getting a goal against them. Toni Schumacher made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Porziano Marchitelli in the 27th minute of play. 30 minutes had been played when some careless play by Italy's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Amador Merexildo was slow to take the kick. During this time FC Bullen's players had a chance to rest. FC Bullen's Amador Merexildo was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Flavio Vittori in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Toni Schumacher made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Zaccheo Andolina in the 35th minute of play. 36 minutes into the match, Italy's Zaccheo Andolina sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Toni Schumacher narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 39thth minute of the game Zaccheo Andolina who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but FC Bullen's Toni Schumacher was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. When Tord Hökkvist fell near the penalty area in the 41st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored FC Bullen's protests and gave Tord Hökkvist a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Italy booed when FC Bullen was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 41 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tord Hökkvist didn't get a good kick on the ball. Toni Schumacher showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Zaccheo Andolina, who was totally free with the ball in the 42nd minute. When Roland Topp fell near the penalty area in the 44th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored FC Bullen's protests and gave Roland Topp a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to FC Bullen getting a freekick after 44 minutes play. Roland Topp hit a great ball. During the 45th minute of the match Tord Hökkvist completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Tord Hökkvist a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. Italy's Zaccheo Andolina got a good chance for a goal in the 47th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Amador Merexildo to make the kick off. 52 minutes into the match, Sigfrido Auletta dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Toni Schumacher, 0-1. FC Bullen's Toni Schumacher proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 56th minute of the match, managed to save FC Bullen from getting a goal against them. After 57 played minutes FC Bullen got a freekick which was hit by Amador Merexildo. A collision led to FC Bullen getting a freekick after 61 minutes play. Gustav Helander hit a great ball. Sigfrido Auletta was extremely unlucky when he, in the 62nd minute, took a shot that hit the right post and went out. 62 minutes into the game, Amador Merexildo 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 62nd match minute, FC Bullen was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Amador Merexildo to maneuver through the defense. 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 63rd minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Zaccheo Andolina in the 64th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Toni Schumacher prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When the match had gone on for 64 minutes, Zaccheo Andolina put it in 0-2 from a short distance just to the right of Toni Schumacher. After 66 played minutes Italy got a freekick which was hit by Sostene Vitulli. FC Bullen's Edvard Sandström was substituted for Gustav Helander. FC Bullen made a substitution. Andy Beckman replaced Gustavo Lopes. After 67 played minutes Italy got a freekick which was hit by Sostene Vitulli. Flavio Vittori made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Roger Hellström in the 69th minute of play. 73 minutes into the match, FC Bullen's goal looked a bit too open when Zaccheo Andolina came free, but Toni Schumacher reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Zaccheo Andolina could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 77th minute of the match, but Toni Schumacher made a huge save. Toni Schumacher didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Sigfrido Auletta went, in the 78th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-3 was the resulting score. Zaccheo Andolina who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 83rdth minute tested the skills of Toni Schumacher when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Toni Schumacher was a little too slow when Zaccheo Andolina got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 84th minute. The score was now 0-4. After 90 played minutes FC Bullen got a freekick which was hit by Roland Topp. 95 minutes into the game, Porziano Marchitelli threw the ball into play from the sideline. FC Bullen's Amador Merexildo quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion.