Challenge

Stadio Crescenzago
Spectators: 41 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Ennio Gervasi started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. If Frank Sachs had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 2nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 1-0 became the score in the 4th minute when Clint Barton elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. After a defensive mix-up in Germany's zone, Ennio Gervasi stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Tommy Kahn came out of the goal and Ennio Gervasi tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Tommy Kahn made a fantastic save in the 11th minute, when Clint Barton sent off a good shot on target. Germany's Tommy Kahn played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ennio Gervasi in the 13th minute of play. Carmine Di Rocco took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Frank Sachs, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 17 minutes into the game, Frank Sachs was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Germany's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Cimone the free kick. The supporters of Cimone booed when Germany was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 18 match minutes in a wonderful position. Frank Sachs didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpected shot in the 23rd minute by Damian Valdevielso got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. Clint Barton came free with the goalkeeper in the 33rd minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Tommy Kahn could save by the left post. In the 35th minute, Clint Barton hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 37th match minute, Germany was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Malte Schiele to maneuver through the defense. Tommy Kahn showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ennio Gervasi in the 38th minute of the match. In the 40th match minute, Germany was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Adrian Dreifuss to maneuver through the defense. Af the end of the first half the score was 1-0. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Albin Holweck made a kick off. Adrian Dreifuss recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 51st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. When Cimone's Ennio Gervasi in the 54th minute got a chance for a shot 54th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Germany's goalie prevented a goal. In the 66th match minute, Cimone was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Florian Tieri to maneuver through the defense. Albin Holweck kicked well hit freekick during the 70th minute of the match. 71 minutes into the game, Cimone's Clint Barton nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Tommy Kahn made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-0. In the 74th match minute, Cimone was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Damian Valdevielso to maneuver through the defense. Ennio Gervasi took the ball and in the 84 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Tommy Kahn. Tommy Kahn dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 3-0. In the 87th minute, Damian Valdevielso had to be helped off the field due to a pulled leg muscle. Cimone made a substitution. Edoardo Restaino replaced Damian Valdevielso. The supporters of Cimone booed when Germany was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 89 match minutes in a wonderful position. Adrian Dreifuss didn't get a good kick on the ball. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The Cimone fans cheered their team off the field, for while Germany had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.