Challenge

Gocław Arena
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Italy's Zaccheo Andolina 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. After having played for 9 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. Ivar Bjurström had in the 13thth minute some difficulties stopping Sigfrido Auletta's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. In the 13th minute, Sigfrido Auletta made a precise shot to the right of Ivar Bjurström. Gocław Wilga Warszawa's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. Sigfrido Auletta sent away a hard shot on goal in the 16th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Hugon Brzakala recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 18th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. When the match clock showed 23 minutes, the score became 1-1 when Hugon Brzakala sped through Italy's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Flavio Vittori. In the 26th minute the ball was on its way in behind Gocław Wilga Warszawa's goalkeeper Ivar Bjurström, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Hugon Brzakala took the ball and in the 32 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Flavio Vittori. Flavio Vittori dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-1. Fortunato Froněk received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Flavio Vittori came out and tried to block the shot, but Fortunato Froněk slotted it home off the left post making it 3-1 in the 37th minute. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 3-1 at half-time.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Hugon Brzakala to make the kick off. After 52 played minutes Gocław Wilga Warszawa got a freekick which was hit by Pankracy Nienajadlo. Ivar Bjurström 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 53rd minute. Flavio Vittori showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Hugon Brzakala, who was totally free with the ball in the 56th minute. After a defensive mix-up in Italy's zone, Hugon Brzakala stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Flavio Vittori came out of the goal and Hugon Brzakala tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 60 minutes into the match, Italy's goal looked a bit too open when Hugon Brzakala came free, but Flavio Vittori reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Gocław Wilga Warszawa's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Fortunato Froněk in the 61st minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Hugon Brzakala in the 65th minute of play forced Italy's goalkeeper Flavio Vittori to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Wincenty Walczak made in the 75th minute of the game a sloppy throw-in which Wincenty Walczak however managed to control. Italy's Eliseo Cutri managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Maciej Matela in the 80 minute of the game. In the 81st minute the ball was on its way in behind Gocław Wilga Warszawa's goalkeeper Ivar Bjurström, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. A collision led to Gocław Wilga Warszawa getting a freekick after 89 minutes play. Maciej Matela hit a great ball. The home crowd let out a huge roar when the referee blew for the end of the game. Gocław Wilga Warszawa were victorious despite being under pressure from Italy for much of the match.