Challenge

Italy Arena
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) 4 minutes into the match, El ABUELO FC's goal looked a bit too open when Zaccheo Andolina came free, but Rodolfo Bertassi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Rodolfo Bertassi made a fantastic save in the 5th minute, when Porziano Marchitelli sent off a good shot on target. In the 5th minute, Italy's Porziano Marchitelli ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Rodolfo Bertassi. Rodolfo Bertassi yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-0. The Italy fans' excitement grew in the 9th match minute when Italy's Zaccheo Andolina looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 2-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Rodolfo Bertassi made an important save on a dangerous shot by Zaccheo Andolina in the 22nd minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ulises Manex in the 32nd 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. In the 38th minute, Siricio Liotta made a precise shot to the right of Rodolfo Bertassi. El ABUELO FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 4-0. Isidoro Azevedo hit a great freekick 43 minutes into the match. After a rather tough play, Italy's Siricio Liotta got a free kick in the 45th minute. Italy's Flavio Vittori played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ulises Manex in the 46th minute of play. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 4-0.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Ulises Manex to make the kick off. Rodolfo Bertassi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sigfrido Auletta in the 53rd minute of play. In the 54th minute Italy were awarded a corner. Sigfrido Auletta went to the cornerflag to take it. Anselmo Maiorga made in the 62nd minute of the game a throw-in that took a bad bounce and was taken care of by Italy's Siricio Liotta. 63 minutes into the match, Italy's goalkeeper Flavio Vittori had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Federico Valverde. In the 65th minute of the match, Isidoro Azevedo got a very nice opportunity to score, but Flavio Vittori was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. Flavio Vittori took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Federico Valverde, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Isidoro Azevedo hit a great freekick 67 minutes into the match. Rodolfo Bertassi 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 70th minute. A collision led to Italy getting a freekick after 71 minutes play. Zena Busacca hit a great ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Isidoro Azevedo got free with Flavio Vittori in the 73rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After 73 played minutes El ABUELO FC got a freekick which was hit by Federico Valverde. Rodolfo Bertassi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Sigfrido Auletta in the 80th minute of the match. El ABUELO FC made a substitution. Celso Gerazan replaced Celestino Fix. Italy's Guiscardo Davide was substituted for Sigfrido Auletta. Italy made a substitution. Sansone Vanella replaced Gianpaolo Mascari. 87 minutes into the game, Anselmo Maiorga threw the ball into play from the sideline. Italy's Siricio Liotta quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. In the 88th minute of the game Anselmo Maiorga made a throw-in which Celso Gerazan played forward. After 89 played minutes El ABUELO FC got a freekick which was hit by Ildefonso Gonzo. After a defensive mix-up in El ABUELO FC's zone, Adriano Curto stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Rodolfo Bertassi came out of the goal and Adriano Curto tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 93 minutes into the match, Guiscardo Davide had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Rodolfo Bertassi. El ABUELO FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Guiscardo Davide was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 5-0. Italy's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.