Italy Arena
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34,
Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Veth Crystals's Gwidon Patora started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Flavio Vittori showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Witold Lepucki, who was totally free with the ball in the 3rd minute. Italy's Flavio Vittori played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bartosz Lizewski in the 6th minute of play. Italy's Flavio Vittori played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Olgierd Ziemniak in the 8th minute of play. Patryk Kensicki showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Zaccheo Andolina in the 10th minute of the match. Veth Crystals's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Bartosz Lizewski in the 12th minute. A nice corner shot did that Bartosz Lizewski got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Flavio Vittori quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. Patryk Kensicki 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 19th minute. In the 20th minute Sigfrido Auletta shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Patryk Kensicki saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 21 minutes had been played when some careless play by Veth Crystals's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Sigfrido Auletta was slow to take the kick. During this time Italy's players had a chance to rest. The corner first didn't look so dangerous but when Sostene Vitulli got the ball he succeeded in some way to get through the defenders to deliver a very hard score. Result 1-0. 22 minutes into the match. Everyone was convinced a goal was close when Italy's Zaccheo Andolina in the 27th minute lifted the ball towards the upper right corner, but Patryk Kensicki was perfectly placed and prevented a goal for Veth Crystals through an amazing save. Patryk Kensicki 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 33rd minute. 34 minutes into the match, Veth Crystals's goalkeeper Patryk Kensicki had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Zaccheo Andolina. In the 34th minute of the match, Zaccheo Andolina got a very nice opportunity to score, but Patryk Kensicki was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. Zaccheo Andolina who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 35thth minute tested the skills of Patryk Kensicki when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Bartosz Lizewski hit a great freekick 36 minutes into the match. In the 37th minute Zaccheo Andolina shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Patryk Kensicki saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 37 minutes into the game, Zaccheo Andolina cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-0. Patryk Kensicki was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 40th minute Zaccheo Andolina shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Patryk Kensicki saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Patryk Kensicki didn't succeed in stopping the ball in the 42nd minute, which inside left pole to 3-0. Bartosz Lizewski struck a weak shot in the 48th 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 Veth Crystals. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 3-0 at half-time.
When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Zaccheo Andolina made a kick off. After a defensive mix-up in Veth Crystals's zone, Siricio Liotta stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Patryk Kensicki 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. Patryk Kensicki made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Zaccheo Andolina in the 55th minute of play. Flavio Vittori made a fantastic save in the 56th minute, when Olgierd Ziemniak sent off a good shot on target. 62 minutes into the match, Italy's Zaccheo Andolina sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Patryk Kensicki narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Sostene Vitulli hit a great freekick 64 minutes into the match. The long shot by Bartosz Lizewski in the 65th minute really tested Flavio Vittori's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. Flavio Vittori showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gwidon Patora, who was totally free with the ball in the 67th minute. Bartosz Lizewski could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 72nd minute of the match, but Flavio Vittori made a huge save. A collision led to Veth Crystals getting a freekick after 75 minutes play. Barnaba Kisiel hit a great ball. Patryk Kensicki showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Sigfrido Auletta in the 83rd minute of the match. Patryk Kensicki took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sigfrido Auletta, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Flavio Vittori made a fantastic save in the 87th minute, when Bartosz Lizewski sent off a good shot on target. After 89 minutes, Alejandro Bullon mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Veth Crystals and the Italy players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of Italy booed when Veth Crystals was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 89 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alejandro Bullon didn't get a good kick on the ball. Veth Crystals's Cyryl Zielinski was substituted for Walery Topolski. Italy made a substitution. Guiscardo Davide replaced Sigfrido Auletta. Italy's Adriano Curto was substituted for Zaccheo Andolina. Italy made a substitution. Sansone Vanella replaced Gianpaolo Mascari. In the 91st match minute, Veth Crystals was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alejandro Bullon to maneuver through the defense. In the 95th minute He Lin Di 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. After 97 played minutes Italy got a freekick which was hit by Sostene Vitulli. There was no doubt that Italy were the better team. Italy's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.
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