Challenge

Italy Arena
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Anton Pieler got the match started through his kick off. Astreix&ObelixSoccer's Ian Little proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 5th minute of the match, managed to save Astreix&ObelixSoccer from getting a goal against them. Astreix&ObelixSoccer's defense didn't have a chance, in the 6th minute, when Siricio Liotta scored to the left of an out of position Ian Little, making the score, 1-0. Ian Little 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 11th minute. Ian Little showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Zaccheo Andolina in the 18th minute of the match. Anton Pieler kicked well hit freekick during the 19th minute of the match. Manuel Viñaspre kicked well hit freekick during the 20th minute of the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Zaccheo Andolina got free with Ian Little in the 25th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 28th minute the ball was on its way in behind Italy's goalkeeper Flavio Vittori, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The audience thought a goal was coming when Zaccheo Andolina got free with Ian Little in the 31st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Astreix&ObelixSoccer's Ian Little proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 35th minute of the match, managed to save Astreix&ObelixSoccer from getting a goal against them. The throw-in from Manuel Viñaspre in the 46th minute of the game was unfortunally taken care of by Italy's Gomberto Picozzi. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Zaccheo Andolina to strike the kick off in the second half. The supporters of Italy booed when Astreix&ObelixSoccer was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 58 match minutes in a wonderful position. Manuel Viñaspre didn't get a good kick on the ball. Ian Little made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Zaccheo Andolina in the 59th minute of play. Flavio Vittori didn't succeed to prevent the ball from going into goal when Astreix&ObelixSoccer's Sacha Lilley shot an unexpected shot in the crossbar's under edge and made 1-1 in the ordered_time% minute. 罗斐宽 struck a weak shot in the 66th 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 Astreix&ObelixSoccer. A collision led to Italy getting a freekick after 77 minutes play. Gomberto Picozzi hit a great ball. When Gunnar Retov fell near the penalty area in the 79th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Astreix&ObelixSoccer's protests and gave Gunnar Retov a yellow card for diving instead. After a defensive mix-up in Astreix&ObelixSoccer's zone, Siricio Liotta stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ian Little 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 Guiscardo Davide was substituted for Sigfrido Auletta. Italy's Adriano Curto was substituted for Zaccheo Andolina. Italy's Sansone Vanella was substituted for Gianpaolo Mascari. Deodato Magliozzi kicked well hit freekick during the 93rd minute of the match. 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.