Challenge

Italy Arena
Spectators: 49 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 0) Thanks to some nice moves Zaccheo Andolina could shoot a difficult shot in the 3rd minute, which Karlheinz Ludecke however easily saved by the left post. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Zaccheo Andolina in the 4th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Karlheinz Ludecke saved Noisiel from getting behind. The audience thought a goal was coming when Zaccheo Andolina got free with Karlheinz Ludecke in the 5th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Flavio Vittori didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Harold Combettes went, in the 7th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-1 was the resulting score. Harold Combettes recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 12th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Flavio Vittori took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Harold Combettes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 16 minutes into the match, Harold Combettes had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Flavio Vittori. Italy's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Harold Combettes was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-2. In the 21st minute, Sokol Dungarov hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The Italy fans' excitement grew in the 23rd match minute when Italy's Zaccheo Andolina looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 1-2 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Zaccheo Andolina in the 27th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Karlheinz Ludecke saved Noisiel from getting behind. Flavio Vittori took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Harold Combettes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After having played for 37 minutes, Diego Farges managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Noisiel's supporters crossed their fingers, but Diego Farges was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After taking down the ball on Italy's corner Zaccheo Andolina fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Karlheinz Ludecke quite easily take care of the ball. In the 42nd match minute, Noisiel was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Tommy Corral to maneuver through the defense. Karlheinz Ludecke made an important save on a dangerous shot by Zaccheo Andolina in the 44th minute. Flavio Vittori showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Harold Combettes, who was totally free with the ball in the 45th minute. Flavio Vittori took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Harold Combettes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 2-2 after a close first half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Harold Combettes to strike the kick off in the second half. The audience thought a goal was coming when Harold Combettes got free with Flavio Vittori in the 51st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 55 minutes into the match, Italy's Siricio Liotta sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Karlheinz Ludecke narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Karlheinz Ludecke made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Zaccheo Andolina in the 57th minute of play. Noisiel made a substitution. Jules Berna replaced Harold Combettes. Noisiel made a substitution. Mustapha Debray replaced Shi Ying Yang. After some careless play in the Italy defense, Yaser Jadue 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. An unexpectedly hard shot by Zaccheo Andolina in the 67th minute of play forced Noisiel's goalkeeper Karlheinz Ludecke to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After some careless play in the Noisiel defense, Zaccheo Andolina kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Karlheinz Ludecke. The Noisiel fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Karlheinz Ludecke should have stopped the shot. Flavio Vittori showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Yaser Jadue in the 72nd minute of the match. 75 minutes into the match, Italy's goal looked a bit too open when Yaser Jadue came free, but Flavio Vittori reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 84th minute Sigfrido Auletta shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Karlheinz Ludecke saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The supporters of Italy booed when Noisiel was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 86 match minutes in a wonderful position. Diego Farges didn't get a good kick on the ball. Italy made a substitution. Guiscardo Davide replaced Sigfrido Auletta. In the 91st minute Guiscardo Davide shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Karlheinz Ludecke saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Jules Berna's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Flavio Vittori firmly grabbed it by the left post. With a little luck, Italy's Flavio Vittori got control of the ball when Jules Berna tried to sneak it across the goal line. After 93 played minutes Noisiel got a freekick which was hit by Sokol Dungarov. Karlheinz Ludecke showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Guiscardo Davide, who was totally free with the ball in the 95th 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.