Challenge

Italy Arena
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Zaccheo Andolina took the kick off in the first half of the match. After a rather tough play, KOCAELİSPOR's Ediz Tekdoğan got a free kick in the 6th minute. Eliseo Cutri kicked well hit freekick during the 7th minute of the match. In the 9th minute of the match Peng Yang Guang sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Flavio Vittori skillfully saved the ball. In the 12th minute Siricio Liotta shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Şemsettin Tuyuğ saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Şemsettin Tuyuğ took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Siricio Liotta, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 17th minute Zaccheo Andolina shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Şemsettin Tuyuğ saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 25th minute the ball was on its way in behind KOCAELİSPOR's goalkeeper Şemsettin Tuyuğ, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Ömer Demirci struck a weak shot in the 31st minute. Flavio Vittori didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for KOCAELİSPOR. 34 minutes into the game, KOCAELİSPOR's Ömer Demirci 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, 0-1. Zaccheo Andolina could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 37th minute of the match, but Şemsettin Tuyuğ made a huge save. Zaccheo Andolina could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 41st minute of the match, but Şemsettin Tuyuğ made a huge save. The Italy players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. KOCAELİSPOR were winning 0-1.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Ömer Demirci to strike the kick off in the second half. The supporters of KOCAELİSPOR booed when Italy was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 54 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sostene Vitulli didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 55th minute of the match Peng Yang Guang sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Flavio Vittori skillfully saved the ball. Eliseo Cutri made in the 59th minute of the game a throw-in that took a bad bounce and was taken care of by KOCAELİSPOR's Baba Yorgun. In the 62ndth minute of the game Zaccheo Andolina who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but KOCAELİSPOR's Şemsettin Tuyuğ was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 66 minutes into the match, Italy's goalkeeper Flavio Vittori had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Ömer Demirci. Ömer Demirci's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Flavio Vittori read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 70th minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 72nd minute, Porziano Marchitelli managed to get in a good position for a shot. Italy's supporters rose to their feet, but Porziano Marchitelli was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Şemsettin Tuyuğ breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. KOCAELİSPOR's Hami Şahistan was substituted for Fiori Britto. 77 minutes into the match, Sigfrido Auletta notched a goal, 1-1, to the right of KOCAELİSPOR's Şemsettin Tuyuğ. Şemsettin Tuyuğ was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. 81 minutes into the match, KOCAELİSPOR's goal looked a bit too open when Sigfrido Auletta came free, but Şemsettin Tuyuğ reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 84th minute, Hami Şahistan hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Porziano Marchitelli made in the 88th minute of the game a sloppy throw-in which Adriano Curto however managed to control. KOCAELİSPOR's Şemsettin Tuyuğ played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Adriano Curto in the 94th minute of play. When the referee blew the final whistle, you could see the dissatisfaction in the Italy players' eyes. They were disappointed they hadn't taken more from the game.