Challenge

Italy Arena
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Zaccheo Andolina took the kick off in the first half of the match. Ciro Nerio made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Zaccheo Andolina in the 3rd minute of play. In the 7th minute, Turgay Hafi made a precise shot to the right of Flavio Vittori. Italy's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. Zaccheo Andolina struck a weak shot in the 10th minute. Ciro Nerio didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Italy. A throw-in in the 12th minute of the game was made by Eliseo Cutri with Gianpaolo Mascari as target, who quickly passed the ball forward. Siricio Liotta kicked well hit freekick during the 17th minute of the match. Flavio Vittori showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Turgay Hafi, who was totally free with the ball in the 21st minute. 23 minutes into the match, Italy's goal looked a bit too open when Turgay Hafi came free, but Flavio Vittori reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. If Siricio Liotta had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 25th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a defensive mix-up in Italy's zone, Turgay Hafi stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Flavio Vittori came out of the goal and Turgay Hafi tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Zaccheo Andolina recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 34th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Ciro Nerio made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Zaccheo Andolina in the 34th minute of play. In the 35th minute, Luca Driver hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Ciro Nerio showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Porziano Marchitelli in the 36th minute of the match. In the 38th minute, Porziano Marchitelli 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. Zaccheo Andolina's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Ciro Nerio read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 43rd minute of play. 45 minutes into the game, Zaccheo Andolina recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Ciro Nerio. Zaccheo Andolina showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-1. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

After a rather tough play, Bancruz F.C's Turgay Hafi got a free kick in the 52nd minute. Ciro Nerio 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 53rd minute. Ciro Nerio took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sigfrido Auletta, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to Bancruz F.C getting a freekick after 57 minutes play. Luca Driver hit a great ball. Turgay Hafi blasted a shot towards the goal in the 62nd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Flavio Vittori having to make a save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Turgay Hafi 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. Bancruz F.C's Çelikan Koçaş was substituted for Turgay Hafi. Bancruz F.C's Alfonso Tauro was substituted for Clodoveo Matro. Bancruz F.C's Andro Konsap was substituted for Carlos Borghi. Italy's attentive Eliseo Cutri managed to snatch the ball when Zhelyazko Balakov made a throw-in in the 69th minute of the game. Ciro Nerio showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Zaccheo Andolina in the 70th minute of the match. 76 minutes into the game, Carlos Arixo was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Bancruz F.C's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Italy the free kick. In the 76th match minute, Bancruz F.C was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Carlos Arixo to maneuver through the defense. In the 78th minute Çelikan Koçaş 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. Sigfrido Auletta received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 82nd minute. Ciro Nerio tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Italy's Guiscardo Davide was substituted for Sigfrido Auletta. Italy's Adriano Curto was substituted for Zaccheo Andolina. Italy made a substitution. Sansone Vanella replaced Gianpaolo Mascari. Çelikan Koçaş blasted a shot towards the goal in the 88th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Flavio Vittori having to make a save. Ciro Nerio showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Adriano Curto, who was totally free with the ball in the 90th minute. Ciro Nerio showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Adriano Curto, who was totally free with the ball in the 90th minute. In the 91st match minute, Bancruz F.C was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Zhelyazko Balakov to maneuver through the defense. Ciro Nerio made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Adriano Curto in the 93rd minute of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Eliseo Cutri during the 94th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Eliseo Cutri kicked well hit freekick during the 94th minute of the match. Çelikan Koçaş took the ball and in the 95 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 1-2. Chants of Bancruz F.C echoed around the stadium as the match drew to a close. Supporters and players were both delighted with the win, as Italy had held the ball for most of the match.