Challenge

Sconvols Arena
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Major Barna scored 0-1 in the 6th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Alvaro Marchesani, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. After a rather tough play, Sconvols United's Mădălin Nicolau got a free kick in the 8th minute. Hegedus Henrik sent away a hard shot on goal in the 9th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. 14 minutes into the match, Ferruccio Allegretti dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Fodor Daniel, 1-1. An unexpectedly hard shot by Major Barna in the 22nd minute of play forced Sconvols United's goalkeeper Alvaro Marchesani to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Major Barna in the 24th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Alvaro Marchesani prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 28 minutes had been played when some careless play by Hungary's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Alfredo Di Blasio was slow to take the kick. During this time Sconvols United's players had a chance to rest. After taking down the ball on Sconvols United's corner Alfredo Di Blasio fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Fodor Daniel quite easily take care of the ball. When the match clock showed 33 minutes, the score became 2-1 when Ferruccio Allegretti sped through Hungary's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Fodor Daniel. An unexpectedly hard shot by Hegedus Henrik in the 37th minute of play forced Sconvols United's goalkeeper Alvaro Marchesani to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 37 minutes into the match, Sconvols United's goal looked a bit too open when Hegedus Henrik came free, but Alvaro Marchesani reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 38 minutes, Antal Valentin made it 2-2 with a short kick to the right side. Sconvols United's Alvaro Marchesani tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Sconvols United's Alvaro Marchesani played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Antal Valentin in the 42nd minute of play. After 43 minutes, Ferruccio Allegretti made it 3-2 with a short kick to the right side. Hungary's Fodor Daniel tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Af the end of the first half the score was 3-2. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

Major Barnas short, quick shot in the 52ndth minute got Alvaro Marchesani to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Hungary were awarded a corner in the 53th minute after Sconvols United's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Antal Valentin took the corner. The corner ended in Balazs Lajos almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Sconvols United's Alvaro Marchesani did a great save. In the 55th minute Hungary were awarded a corner. Antal Valentin went to the cornerflag to take it. 60 minutes into the match, Antal Valentin had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Alvaro Marchesani. Sconvols United's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Antal Valentin was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-3. Cristoforo Daniele struck a weak shot in the 69th minute. Fodor Daniel didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Sconvols United. 71 minutes into the match, Antal Valentin notched a goal, 3-4, to the right of Sconvols United's Alvaro Marchesani. Alvaro Marchesani was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. If Ferruccio Allegretti had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 76th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. 76 minutes into the match, Hungary's goal looked a bit too open when Ferruccio Allegretti came free, but Fodor Daniel reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of Hungary booed when Sconvols United was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 77 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dario Di Nucci didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Sconvols United's Ferruccio Allegretti in the 83rd minute got a chance for a shot 83rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Hungary's goalie prevented a goal. With an all-out effort, Hungary's Alvaro Marchesani threw himself towards the right post 85 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Major Barna, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Alvaro Marchesani made a fantastic save in the 89th minute, when Hegedus Henrik sent off a good shot on target. In the 90th minute Hungary were awarded a corner. Antal Valentin went to the cornerflag to take it. Antal Valentin made a great header on Hungary's corner, it was just that Sconvols United's Alvaro Marchesani managed to reach the ball for a save. The audience thought a goal was coming when Major Barna got free with Alvaro Marchesani in the 93rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Hungary's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.