Challenge

France Arena
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The audience thought a goal was coming when Frank Peletier got free with Attilio Proia in the 9th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Thanks to some nice moves Frank Peletier could shoot a difficult shot in the 11th minute, which Attilio Proia however easily saved by the left post. After some fancy dribbling in the 15th minute, Ciccio Nazzari managed to get in a good position for a shot. FataMorgana's supporters rose to their feet, but Ciccio Nazzari was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Maxime Durand breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. With a little luck, FataMorgana's Attilio Proia got control of the ball when Camille Baume tried to sneak it across the goal line. France were awarded a corner in the 18th minute after FataMorgana's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. David Barbier took the corner. In the 18th minute, Henry Robiquet hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Frank Peletier's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 21stth minute, Attilio Proia skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. When France's Remy Dupuy in the 25th minute got a chance for a shot 25th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FataMorgana's goalie prevented a goal. 27 minutes into the game, Maxence Durand was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. France's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave FataMorgana the free kick. In the 27th match minute, France was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Maxence Durand to maneuver through the defense. Robert Chapuis hit a great freekick 28 minutes into the match. Maxime Durand showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cosimo Cesare, who was totally free with the ball in the 30th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cosimo Cesare in the 30th minute of play forced France's goalkeeper Maxime Durand to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With his leg Attilio Proia managed to avoid a goal in the 32ndth minute, when France's Frank Peletier fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. When the match had gone on for 34 minutes, Camille Baume took a quick shot and it went in 2-0 without a chance for Attilio Proia to make any attempt to save it. Frank Peletier received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 37th minute. Attilio Proia tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 38th minute, Robert Chapuis hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 41 minutes into the match, France's goal looked a bit too open when Cosimo Lucidi came free, but Maxime Durand reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-0.

FataMorgana made a substitution. Comunardo Loreto replaced Fedele Sammartano. The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Frank Peletier stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. An unexpectedly hard shot by Camille Baume in the 61st minute of play forced FataMorgana's goalkeeper Attilio Proia to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 63 minutes FataMorgana's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was David Barbier who took care of the corner kick. A nice corner shot did that David Barbier got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Attilio Proia quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. Maxime Durand showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cosimo Cesare in the 67th minute of the match. Frank Peletier sent away a hard shot on goal in the 68th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Alexis Bruneau hit a great freekick 70 minutes into the match. Camillo Tartaglia could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 71st minute of the match, but Maxime Durand made a huge save. After a defensive mix-up in FataMorgana's zone, Camille Baume stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Attilio Proia came out of the goal and Camille Baume tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Attilio Proia made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Frank Peletier in the 85th minute of play. Attilio Proia showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Camille Baume in the 88th minute of the match. After 89 minutes FataMorgana's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was David Barbier who took care of the corner kick. France's David Barbier was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Attilio Proia in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. When the match clock showed 92 minutes, the score became 3-1 when Frank Peletier sped through FataMorgana's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Attilio Proia. Cosimo Cesare received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 95th minute. Maxime Durand tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When the referee ended the match the France players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.