Challenge

LA FORTALEZA
Spectators: 50 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) 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. In the 3rd minute Zaccheo Andolina shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Batista Maige saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 5th minute Zaccheo Andolina shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Batista Maige saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Italy's Flavio Vittori played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Teddi Duro in the 17th minute of play. Flavio Vittori made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Teddi Duro in the 23rd minute of play. The supporters of SICARIOS Fútbol Club booed when Italy was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 25 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gianpaolo Mascari didn't get a good kick on the ball. Şensoy Atlıhan could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 29th minute of the match, but Flavio Vittori made a huge save. Şensoy Atlıhan might have been able to make a better finish in the 35th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Flavio Vittori. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Şensoy Atlıhan ran back to his position shaking his head. Flavio Vittori made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Yerko Gold in the 36th minute of play. Italy's Flavio Vittori played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Teddi Duro in the 38th minute of play. 39 minutes into the game, SICARIOS Fútbol Club's Yerko Smart 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, 2-0. In the 43rd match minute, Italy was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Sostene Vitulli to maneuver through the defense. Yerko Gold hit a great freekick 44 minutes into the match. 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.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Yerko Gold was the one to do the kick off. After a defensive mix-up in SICARIOS Fútbol Club's zone, Siricio Liotta stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Batista Maige came out of the goal and Siricio Liotta tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Italy's Flavio Vittori played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Yerko Gold in the 55th minute of play. Batista Maige was out of position in the 56 minute of play, and Zaccheo Andolina capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Zaccheo Andolina really showed his touch with that goal: 2-1. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Şensoy Atlıhan in the 60th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Flavio Vittori saved Italy from getting behind. The SICARIOS Fútbol Club fans' excitement grew in the 60th match minute when SICARIOS Fútbol Club's Şensoy Atlıhan 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 3-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Italy's Flavio Vittori played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Şensoy Atlıhan in the 65th minute of play. The supporters of SICARIOS Fútbol Club booed when Italy was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 71 match minutes in a wonderful position. Zena Busacca didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 73rd minute Remicio Amezquita shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Flavio Vittori saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Zena Busacca hit a great freekick 78 minutes into the match. Batista Maige made an important save on a dangerous shot by Zaccheo Andolina in the 82nd minute. Flavio Vittori took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Şensoy Atlıhan, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Italy's Sansone Vanella was substituted for Gianpaolo Mascari. Italy's Guiscardo Davide was substituted for Sigfrido Auletta. Italy made a substitution. Adriano Curto replaced Zaccheo Andolina. Italy's attentive Siricio Liotta managed to snatch the ball when Roberto-Carlos Missel made a throw-in in the 87th minute of the game. Hans Haaland hit a great freekick 87 minutes into the match. In the 95th minute Şensoy Atlıhan shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Flavio Vittori saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Many of Italy's supporters were seen to leave the ground early as it became clear their team was going to lose. Italy may have spent more time on the ball, but SICARIOS Fútbol Club were more willing to take their chances and they walked away with the win.