Challenge

Bombonera Stadium
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) A collision led to Magic is Back getting a freekick after 4 minutes play. Valentin Barco hit a great ball. Porziano Marchitelli received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 10th minute. Ruben Sánchez tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Ruben Sánchez 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 14th minute. Ruben Sánchez took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Zaccheo Andolina, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The audience was convinced that Zaccheo Andolina's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Ruben Sánchez was relentless in the 16th minute of the game. Martin Palermo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 23rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Marcelo Trobbiani kicked well hit freekick during the 24th minute of the match. Ruben Sánchez made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Zaccheo Andolina in the 25th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Sigfrido Auletta in the 32nd minute of play forced Magic is Back's goalkeeper Ruben Sánchez to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ruben Sánchez 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 35th minute. 36 minutes into the match, Italy's goal looked a bit too open when Martin Palermo came free, but Flavio Vittori reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Flavio Vittori took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Martin Palermo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 42nd minute, Zaccheo Andolina got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Martin Palermo hit a great freekick 43 minutes into the match. Ruben Sánchez made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Zaccheo Andolina in the 46th minute of play. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Luis Medero was the one to do the kick off. Ruben Sánchez took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Siricio Liotta, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 53 minutes into the match, Italy's goal looked a bit too open when Sebastián Battaglia came free, but Flavio Vittori reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 54th match minute, Italy was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gomberto Picozzi to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Luis Medero in the 55th minute of play forced Italy's goalkeeper Flavio Vittori to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Sebastián Battaglia in the 56th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Flavio Vittori saved Italy from getting behind. Walter Samuel kicked well hit freekick during the 61st minute of the match. Magic is Back made a substitution. Gabi Batistuta replaced Luis Medero. Magic is Back's Osvaldo Potente was substituted for Martin Palermo. Walter Samuel kicked well hit freekick during the 62nd minute of the match. Flavio Vittori showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Osvaldo Potente in the 66th minute of the match. Sigfrido Auletta fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 71st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ruben Sánchez having to interfere. Roland Schiavi kicked well hit freekick during the 74th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Zaccheo Andolina in the 76th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ruben Sánchez prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Flavio Vittori made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Osvaldo Potente in the 77th minute of play. 84 minutes into the match, Italy's Zaccheo Andolina sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Ruben Sánchez narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After some careless play in the Italy defense, Osvaldo Potente kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Flavio Vittori. The Italy fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Flavio Vittori should have stopped the shot. Italy's Sansone Vanella was substituted for Gianpaolo Mascari. Italy made a substitution. Guiscardo Davide replaced Sigfrido Auletta. Adriano Curto received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Ruben Sánchez came out and tried to block the shot, but Adriano Curto slotted it home off the left post making it 1-1 in the 93rd minute. Both teams had looked equal from kick-off, and no-one was surprised when the match finally ended in a draw.