Challenge

Temple of Solomon
Spectators: 50 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) Templars FC's Stanislaw Koczara started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. 3 minutes into the match, Templars FC's goal looked a bit too open when Zaccheo Andolina came free, but André Courtois reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 10th minute Zaccheo Andolina shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but André Courtois saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 16th minute of the match, Staffan Apelqvist tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Flavio Vittori saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. In the 22nd minute Zaccheo Andolina shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but André Courtois saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Stanislaw Koczara struck a weak shot in the 25th minute. Flavio Vittori didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Templars FC. André Courtois took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Zaccheo Andolina, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 28th match minute, Templars FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Sten Svanström to maneuver through the defense. In the 29th minute, Sigfrido Auletta 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. Flavio Vittori was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Stanislaw Koczara showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-0 in the 32 minute of play. André Courtois took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Zaccheo Andolina, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Stanislaw Koczara's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Flavio Vittori read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 43rd minute of play. André Courtois took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Zaccheo Andolina, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Zaccheo Andolina to make the kick off. A collision led to Italy getting a freekick after 53 minutes play. Deodato Magliozzi hit a great ball. After having played for 59 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. When Stanislaw Koczara came up free with the goalie in the 60th minute, the Templars FC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Stanislaw Koczara couldn't finish the play. 63 minutes into the match, Templars FC's goal looked a bit too open when Zaccheo Andolina came free, but André Courtois reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. André Courtois made an important save on a dangerous shot by Porziano Marchitelli in the 69th minute. Zaccheo Andolina sent away a hard shot on goal in the 82nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Templars FC's Jonathan Sammut was substituted for Stanislaw Koczara. Italy's Sansone Vanella was substituted for Gianpaolo Mascari. Italy made a substitution. Guiscardo Davide replaced Sigfrido Auletta. Staffan Apelqvist charged in rather forcefully in the 87th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Staffan Apelqvist the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 88th match minute, Templars FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Staffan Apelqvist to maneuver through the defense. Adriano Curto could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 94th minute of the match, but André Courtois made a huge save. In the 95th minute the ball was on its way in behind Italy's goalkeeper Flavio Vittori, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Templars FC were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Italy for a fine match.