Challenge

XMAS park
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Czech Republic's Erik Jilek 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, XMAS's Alessio Ascoli dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-0. In the 9thth minute of the game Ernesto Minichiello who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Czech Republic's Vavrinec Holub was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 11th minute Ernesto Minichiello shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Vavrinec Holub saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Vavrinec Holub showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alessio Ascoli in the 12th minute of the match. In the 14th minute Erik Jilek shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Armando Polidori saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Vavrinec Holub took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ernesto Minichiello, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Czech Republic's goalkeeper couldn't reach when Ernesto Minichiello 21 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 2-0. The crowd rose to their feet as Ernesto Minichiello kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Vavrinec Holub. That made the score 3-0 in the 26 minute of play. After 28 played minutes XMAS got a freekick which was hit by Filippo Barbato. Vavrinec Holub was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Alberigo Gianfrancesco showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 4-0 in the 33 minute of play. Ernesto Minichiello took the ball and in the 36 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Vavrinec Holub. Vavrinec Holub dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 5-0. 38 minutes into the game, Christian Zaccardi was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. XMAS's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Czech Republic the free kick. A collision led to XMAS getting a freekick after 38 minutes play. Christian Zaccardi hit a great ball. After 39 played minutes Czech Republic got a freekick which was hit by Denis Dostal. Alessio Ascoli's late challenge caught a Czech Republic's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Alessio Ascoli helped the player get up and apologised. After 40 played minutes XMAS got a freekick which was hit by Alessio Ascoli. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 5-0 at half-time.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Alberigo Gianfrancesco to make the kick off. A collision led to Czech Republic getting a freekick after 50 minutes play. Bohumir Kohout hit a great ball. In the 52nd minute Ennio De Nardis shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Vavrinec Holub saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. With a little luck, XMAS's Armando Polidori got control of the ball when Erik Jilek tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 60thth minute of the game Alberigo Gianfrancesco who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Czech Republic's Vavrinec Holub was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. XMAS's Eugenio Casiraghi was substituted for Ennio De Nardis. When XMAS's Alberigo Gianfrancesco in the 69th minute got a chance for a shot 69th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Czech Republic's goalie prevented a goal. David Rusil charged in rather forcefully in the 71st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed David Rusil the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Czech Republic getting a freekick after 71 minutes play. David Rusil hit a great ball. Vavrinec Holub took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Carter Gizzi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Erik Jilek recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 80th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After 83 minutes of play, XMAS's Alberigo Gianfrancesco made it 6-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Vavrinec Holub was left in no man's land by his defense there! In the 86th match minute, XMAS was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dave Barillari to maneuver through the defense. The supporters of Czech Republic booed when XMAS was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 87 match minutes in a wonderful position. Concetto Marinucci didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 88th minute of the match, Erik Jilek tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Armando Polidori saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Dave Barillari hit a great freekick 92 minutes into the match. Vavrinec Holub took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alberigo Gianfrancesco, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. There was no doubt that XMAS were the better team. XMAS's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.