Challenge

Optical Arena
Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Zaccheo Andolina kicked off to start the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Steevy Springfält got free with Flavio Vittori in the 5th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Hayri Kainat made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Zaccheo Andolina in the 14th minute of play. Flavio Vittori showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Steevy Springfält, who was totally free with the ball in the 16th minute. 19 minutes into the game, Italy's Zaccheo Andolina nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Hayri Kainat made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Illusion FC's Hayri Kainat played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Zaccheo Andolina in the 23rd minute of play. In the 24th minute of the match, Fredrik Vennerkvist got a very nice opportunity to score, but Flavio Vittori was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. The corner ended in Sigfrido Auletta almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Illusion FC's Hayri Kainat did a great save. In the 32nd minute Steevy Springfält 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 some careless play in the Italy defense, Ronny Mickelsson kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Flavio Vittori. The Italy fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Flavio Vittori should have stopped the shot. Hayri Kainat showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Zaccheo Andolina in the 37th minute of the match. 38 minutes had been played when some careless play by Illusion FC'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. It was a well-played corner which Zaccheo Andolina managed to volley towards the net. Unfortunately, he didn't get a great hit on the ball and it went out into the grandstand. Italy's Siricio Liotta managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Yngve Ferm in the 42 minute of the game.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Rodion Cămătaru was the one to do the kick off. Zaccheo Andolina's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Hayri Kainat read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 57th minute of play. Hayri Kainat made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Siricio Liotta in the 59th minute of play. Illusion FC's Hayri Kainat proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 61st minute of the match, managed to save Illusion FC from getting a goal against them. 65 minutes into the match, Steevy Springfält had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Flavio Vittori. Italy's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Steevy Springfält was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-1. Illusion FC made a substitution. Lars-Erik Carlsson replaced Yngve Ferm. Illusion FC made a substitution. Ronaldão Ronaldson replaced Rodion Cămătaru. Hayri Kainat made an important save on a dangerous shot by Zaccheo Andolina in the 70th minute. Flavio Vittori took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Steevy Springfält, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ronaldão Ronaldson in the 78th minute of play forced Italy's goalkeeper Flavio Vittori to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Hayri Kainat made an important save on a dangerous shot by Zaccheo Andolina in the 86th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 87th minute, Siricio Liotta managed to get in a good position for a shot. Italy's supporters rose to their feet, but Siricio Liotta was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Hayri Kainat breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Hayri Kainat took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Adriano Curto, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Illusion FC had won after a very even match.