Challenge

Horatiu Beca Arena
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Sami Zübeyr sent away a hard shot on goal in the 8th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. An unexpectedly hard shot by Zaccheo Andolina in the 9th minute of play forced FC Maci -MM-'s goalkeeper Vladimir Kramnik to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 10 minutes into the match, Italy's goalkeeper Flavio Vittori had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Sami Zübeyr. After 12 minutes Italy's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Rudolf Dombi who took care of the corner kick. After taking down the ball on FC Maci -MM-'s corner Rareș Ignea fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Flavio Vittori quite easily take care of the ball. In the 13th minute of the match FC Maci -MM- got a corner. Italy's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Rudolf Dombi ran over to the corner to take the kick. Rudolf Dombi made a great header on FC Maci -MM-'s corner, it was just that Italy's Flavio Vittori managed to reach the ball for a save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Zaccheo Andolina in the 19th minute of play forced FC Maci -MM-'s goalkeeper Vladimir Kramnik to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 21 minutes into the match, FC Maci -MM-'s goal looked a bit too open when Siricio Liotta came free, but Vladimir Kramnik reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Vladimir Kramnik showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Zaccheo Andolina in the 22nd minute of the match. Italy's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Sigfrido Auletta in the 23rd minute. At last the ball reached Siricio Liotta at the corner, ending with a kick to difficult to stop for the goalkeeper of FC Maci -MM-. 0-1. Zaccheo Andolina's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Vladimir Kramnik read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 28th minute of play. In the 37th minute Zaccheo Andolina shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Vladimir Kramnik saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Siricio Liotta spun around in front of the goal 42 minutes in the game, and got away a shot that, to his disappointment, went to the left of FC Maci -MM-'s goal. In the 46th minute, Zaccheo Andolina made a precise shot to the right of Vladimir Kramnik. FC Maci -MM-'s defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-3. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-3 lead.

Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Sami Zübeyr in the 56th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Flavio Vittori prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Flavio Vittori took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sami Zübeyr, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 58th minute, Önder Wing hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With a little luck, FC Maci -MM-'s Vladimir Kramnik got control of the ball when Zaccheo Andolina tried to sneak it across the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Sami Zübeyr in the 62nd minute of play forced Italy's goalkeeper Flavio Vittori to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Vladimir Kramnik took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Zaccheo Andolina, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Gianpaolo Mascari fell near the penalty area in the 65th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Italy's protests and gave Gianpaolo Mascari a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Italy's Gianpaolo Mascari got a free kick in the 65th minute. In the 66th minute Sami Zübeyr shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Flavio Vittori saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Flavio Vittori made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sami Zübeyr in the 67th minute of play. 67 minutes into the match, Italy's goal looked a bit too open when Sami Zübeyr came free, but Flavio Vittori reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. FC Maci -MM- made a substitution. Sabin Miclauș replaced Önder Wing. 73 minutes into the game, Sabin Miclauș threw the ball into play from the sideline. Italy's Eliseo Cutri quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. 74 minutes into the game, Sabin Miclauș threw the ball into play from the sideline. Italy's Eliseo Cutri quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. In the 76th match minute, FC Maci -MM- was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rudolf Dombi to maneuver through the defense. In the 78th minute Zaccheo Andolina shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Vladimir Kramnik saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Sabin Miclauș during the 79th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 79 played minutes FC Maci -MM- got a freekick which was hit by Sabin Miclauș. Vladimir Kramnik showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Zaccheo Andolina in the 81st minute of the match. Flavio Vittori showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sami Zübeyr, who was totally free with the ball in the 82nd minute. After some careless play in the Italy defense, Sami Zübeyr kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Flavio Vittori. The Italy fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Flavio Vittori should have stopped the shot. Italy made a substitution. Guiscardo Davide replaced Sigfrido Auletta. Sami Zübeyr might have been able to make a better finish in the 91st minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Flavio Vittori. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Sami Zübeyr ran back to his position shaking his head. An unexpectedly hard shot by Sami Zübeyr in the 91st minute of play forced Italy's goalkeeper Flavio Vittori to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Italy's Eliseo Cutri quite brazenly broke a throw-in by Carl-Rune Emmenegger, made in the 94th minute of the game. The FC Maci -MM- supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Italy's performance. The match ended with a win for Italy.