Challenge

Gasba Arena
Spectators: 42 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Pastor Ihazintu took the kick off in the first half of the match. Urbs LC's Eugenio Santoro played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Adria Bielsa in the 6th minute of play. After 7 played minutes Urbs LC got a freekick which was hit by Beppe Aversano. 8 minutes into the match, Urbs LC's goal looked a bit too open when David Aranda came free, but Eugenio Santoro reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Adria Bielsa kicked well hit freekick during the 9th minute of the match. Eugenio Santoro showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Omar Toledo in the 14th minute of the match. Spain's Gabriel Ascaso proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 17th minute of the match, managed to save Spain from getting a goal against them. 25 minutes into the match, Omar Toledo had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Eugenio Santoro. Urbs LC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Omar Toledo was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-2. Omar Toledo struck a weak shot in the 27th minute. Eugenio Santoro didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Spain. Gabriel Ascaso made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gilberto Hats in the 37th minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 42nd minute, Adria Bielsa managed to get in a good position for a shot. Spain's supporters rose to their feet, but Adria Bielsa was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Eugenio Santoro breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 45th minute, Cezary Tusk hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-2 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

51 minutes into the match, Urbs LC's goal looked a bit too open when Adria Bielsa came free, but Eugenio Santoro reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ennio Di Marzio recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 56th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Urbs LC made a substitution. Edoardo Zuccarini replaced Comunardo De Vito. Eugenio Santoro made an important save on a dangerous shot by Vicente Merino in the 59th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Pastor Ihazintu in the 60th minute of play forced Spain's goalkeeper Gabriel Ascaso to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 60 minutes into the game, Pastor Ihazintu cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-2. Gabriel Ascaso was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 70th minute David Aranda shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Eugenio Santoro saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Pastor Ihazintu fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 73rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Gabriel Ascaso having to interfere. Spain made a substitution. Carles Cherro replaced Omar Toledo. Eugenio Santoro showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Adria Bielsa, who was totally free with the ball in the 77th minute. Gabriel Ascaso showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Pastor Ihazintu in the 78th minute of the match. Spain's Sergio Ruiz was substituted for Adria Bielsa. Cezary Tusk kicked well hit freekick during the 82nd minute of the match. In the 88thth minute of the game Pastor Ihazintu who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Spain's Gabriel Ascaso was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Gabriel Ascaso showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Frank Cannata in the 92nd minute of the match. Urbs LC's Frank Cannata managed to work through Spain's defense and was going for an easy goal, but he hit the shot with his toe and the ball flew outside the goal. Frank Cannata dejectedly held out his arms as if to ask why the ball hadn't gone in. Carles Cherro recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 94th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Spain's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.