Challenge

Italy Arena
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Italy's Flavio Vittori played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cazimir Velicu in the 2nd minute of play. Sigfrido Auletta recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 5th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Flavio Vittori made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cazimir Velicu in the 8th minute of play. 9 minutes into the match, Fc Metalu Bogdan Voda MM's goal looked a bit too open when Zaccheo Andolina came free, but Iustin Pandrea reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Iustin Pandrea made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Zaccheo Andolina in the 12th minute of play. 14 minutes into the match, Fc Metalu Bogdan Voda MM's goalkeeper Iustin Pandrea had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Zaccheo Andolina. Iustin Pandrea was out of position in the 17 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: 1-0. In the 20th minute the ball was on its way in behind Fc Metalu Bogdan Voda MM's goalkeeper Iustin Pandrea, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 21 minutes into the match, Italy's goal looked a bit too open when Cazimir Velicu came free, but Flavio Vittori reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 23 minutes of play, Italy's Zaccheo Andolina made it 2-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Iustin Pandrea was left in no man's land by his defense there! Zaccheo Andolina received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 25th minute. Iustin Pandrea tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Flavio Vittori made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Dinu Zamfirescu in the 27th minute of play. 30 minutes into the game, Fc Metalu Bogdan Voda MM's Hafiz Nusri 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, 2-1. Cazimir Velicu took the ball and in the 36 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Flavio Vittori. Flavio Vittori dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-2. After 38 minutes, Nichifor Sabău mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Fc Metalu Bogdan Voda MM and the Italy players grew even worse after the yellow card. Nichifor Sabău hit a great freekick 38 minutes into the match. Fc Metalu Bogdan Voda MM's defense didn't have a chance, in the 39th minute, when Zaccheo Andolina scored to the left of an out of position Iustin Pandrea, making the score, 3-2. Siricio Liotta received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 43rd minute. Iustin Pandrea tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 46th minute of the match Italy got a corner. Fc Metalu Bogdan Voda MM's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Sigfrido Auletta ran over to the corner to take the kick. After taking down the ball on Italy's corner Sigfrido Auletta fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Iustin Pandrea quite easily take care of the ball. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 3-2 at half-time.

In the 51st minute Zaccheo Andolina shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Iustin Pandrea saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 56th minute the ball was on its way in behind Fc Metalu Bogdan Voda MM's goalkeeper Iustin Pandrea, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Iustin Pandrea took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Zaccheo Andolina, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Iustin Pandrea showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Zaccheo Andolina in the 68th minute of the match. Flavio Vittori showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Hafiz Nusri in the 69th minute of the match. In the 72nd minute Zaccheo Andolina shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Iustin Pandrea saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 74 minutes into the match, Fc Metalu Bogdan Voda MM's goal looked a bit too open when Zaccheo Andolina came free, but Iustin Pandrea reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Iustin Pandrea 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 76th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Dinu Zamfirescu in the 77th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Flavio Vittori saved Italy from getting behind. Tanek Gondek kicked well hit freekick during the 78th minute of the match. Flavio Vittori showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Hafiz Nusri, who was totally free with the ball in the 81st minute. Flavio Vittori made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Paschalis Karastathis in the 82nd minute of play. In the 83rd match minute, Fc Metalu Bogdan Voda MM was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Kacper Domaradzki to maneuver through the defense. Italy's Guiscardo Davide was substituted for Sigfrido Auletta. Italy made a substitution. Adriano Curto replaced Zaccheo Andolina. Italy's Sansone Vanella was substituted for Gianpaolo Mascari. Kacper Domaradzki kicked well hit freekick during the 85th minute of the match. In the 86th minute, Siricio Liotta got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Adriano Curto in the 90th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Iustin Pandrea prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Iustin Pandrea took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Adriano Curto, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, Italy's Siricio Liotta got a free kick in the 92nd minute. After a rather tough play, Italy's Gomberto Picozzi got a free kick in the 94th minute. Italy's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.