Challenge

Marcelo A. Bielsa
Spectators: 42 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Zaccheo Andolina started the match with the kick off. Bernabe Armani showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Zaccheo Andolina in the 3rd minute of the match. 8 minutes into the match, Growlithe FC's goal looked a bit too open when Zaccheo Andolina came free, but Bernabe Armani reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Bernabe Armani took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Zaccheo Andolina, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 19thth minute of the game Alexander Palmer who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Italy's Flavio Vittori was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Growlithe FC's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Ahmet Baki Ulualp in the 20th minute. Angelo Burni was in a good position and managed to take a shot, but he missed just to the outside of the post. Bernabe Armani showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Zaccheo Andolina in the 29th minute of the match. Zaccheo Andolina's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Bernabe Armani read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 31st minute of play. Benito Galeno made in the 34th minute of the game a fairly good throw-in which was taken care of by Ahmet Baki Ulualp. Alexander Palmer who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 35thth minute tested the skills of Flavio Vittori when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Flavio Vittori made an important save on a dangerous shot by Alexander Palmer in the 37th minute. After 42 played minutes Growlithe FC got a freekick which was hit by Ionuț Pandele. Ionuț Pandele kicked well hit freekick during the 46th minute of the match. In the 48th minute of the match Sigfrido Auletta shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Bernabe Armani showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Alexander Palmer to strike the kick off in the second half. Flavio Vittori took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alexander Palmer, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Bernabe Armani made an important save on a dangerous shot by Zaccheo Andolina in the 70th minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Zaccheo Andolina got free with Bernabe Armani in the 76th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Benito Galeno kicked well hit freekick during the 81st minute of the match. Italy's Sansone Vanella was substituted for Gianpaolo Mascari. Italy's Guiscardo Davide was substituted for Sigfrido Auletta. Italy made a substitution. Adriano Curto replaced Zaccheo Andolina. The supporters of Growlithe FC booed when Italy was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 84 match minutes in a wonderful position. Guiscardo Davide didn't get a good kick on the ball. Deodato Magliozzi hit a great freekick 85 minutes into the match. Italy's Siricio Liotta managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Benito Galeno in the 90 minute of the game. Italy's Flavio Vittori played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Barış Ziya in the 91st minute of play. After taking down the ball on Italy's corner Eliseo Cutri fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Bernabe Armani quite easily take care of the ball. Neither set of supporters seemed pleased with the draw, but both teams had played equally well today.