Challenge

La Playa
Spectators: 50 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) Zaccheo Andolina made the kick off and thus started the match. When Playa Malvín's Fred Åkerström in the 3rd minute got a chance for a shot 3rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Italy's goalie prevented a goal. Fred Åkerström scored 1-0 in the 6th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Flavio Vittori, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Zé Roberto Teixeira took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Zaccheo Andolina, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Fred Åkerström recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 19th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Playa Malvín's Zé Roberto Teixeira played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Zaccheo Andolina in the 21st minute of play. Zaccheo Andolina's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Zé Roberto Teixeira read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 24th minute of play. Italy were awarded a corner in the 25th minute after Playa Malvín's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Sigfrido Auletta took the corner. After taking down the ball on Italy's corner Sigfrido Auletta fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Zé Roberto Teixeira quite easily take care of the ball. In the 33rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Playa Malvín's goalkeeper Zé Roberto Teixeira, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Gomberto Picozzi made in the 34th minute of the game a quick throw-in and Gianpaolo Mascari immediately put the ball in play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Fred Åkerström in the 37th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Flavio Vittori saved Italy from getting behind. After 39 minutes of play, Italy's Zaccheo Andolina made it 1-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Zé Roberto Teixeira was left in no man's land by his defense there! After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

The wind increased when Fred Åkerström made the kick off in the second half. In the 54th minute Zaccheo Andolina shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Zé Roberto Teixeira saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 60th minute, Zaccheo Andolina reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Zé Roberto Teixeira. The goal made the score 1-2. Playa Malvín's Sesuldo Roque was substituted for Sandu Mândrilă. Playa Malvín's Niva Espellosa was substituted for Fred Åkerström. Playa Malvín's Josu Onez was substituted for Jabier Igual. A hard shot 72 in the game by Zaccheo Andolina from a close distance when the talented Zé Roberto Teixeira managed to make a qualified save. Playa Malvín's players were relieved. Zé Roberto Teixeira 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 79th minute. Flavio Vittori came out of the goal in the 80th minute to try and stop a shot by Playa Malvín's Niva Espellosa. But to his dismay, Niva Espellosa quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 2-2. Italy's Sansone Vanella was substituted for Gianpaolo Mascari. Italy made a substitution. Guiscardo Davide replaced Sigfrido Auletta. Adriano Curto sent away a hard shot on goal in the 84th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Guiscardo Davide sent away a hard shot on goal in the 88th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Adriano Curto fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 90th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Zé Roberto Teixeira having to interfere. 92 minutes into the game, Playa Malvín's Niva Espellosa nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Flavio Vittori made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-2. The Playa Malvín players were eager to celebrate when the final whistle sounded. They had somehow managed to win, even though the away team had held the majority of the possession.