Challenge

Gian Maria Volonté
Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) San Michele AFC's Alvaro Giusto started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Hüsamettin Civanmert scored 1-0 in the 6th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Pedro Manzanares, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alvaro Giusto in the 8th minute of play forced Colombia's goalkeeper Pedro Manzanares to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Colombia's Abram Sarmiento in the 10th minute got a chance for a shot 10th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye San Michele AFC's goalie prevented a goal. Motta Rello stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Santino Seco's shot from short distance in the 13th minute. Motta Rello showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Abram Sarmiento, who was totally free with the ball in the 16th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Abram Sarmiento in the 16th minute of play forced San Michele AFC's goalkeeper Motta Rello to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Pedro Manzanares made an important save on a dangerous shot by Anastasio Tome in the 18th minute. In the 22nd match minute, Colombia was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Santino Seco to maneuver through the defense. 24 minutes into the match, Alvaro Giusto had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Pedro Manzanares. Colombia's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Alvaro Giusto was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-2. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Felice Zinni during the 26th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to San Michele AFC getting a freekick after 26 minutes play. Felice Zinni hit a great ball. The nice shot from Hüsamettin Civanmert in the 30thth minute just in front of the goal should have ended in point on the board, but Pedro Manzanares had a great feel for the game and superbly saved the ball from getting in by the left post. A hard shot 30 in the game by Hüsamettin Civanmert from a close distance when the talented Pedro Manzanares managed to make a qualified save. Colombia's players were relieved. Pedro Manzanares made a fantastic save in the 31st minute, when Hüsamettin Civanmert sent off a good shot on target. In the 33rd minute, Hüsamettin Civanmert reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Pedro Manzanares. The goal made the score 3-2. Pedro Manzanares came out of the goal in the 39th minute to try and stop a shot by San Michele AFC's Ziemowit Kinic. But to his dismay, Ziemowit Kinic quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 4-2. Pedro Manzanares stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Alvaro Giusto's shot from short distance in the 42nd minute. Colombia's Pedro Manzanares proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 43rd minute of the match, managed to save Colombia from getting a goal against them. San Michele AFC were awarded a corner in the 44th minute after Colombia's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Ziemowit Kinic took the corner. Santino Seco thought of kicking away a contribution in front of goal but messed it up so badly that the ball went to the right of an astonished Pedro Manzanares, a very annoying self made goal in the 45th minute which led to 5-2. Hüsamettin Civanmert recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 48th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 5-2.

The wind increased when Abram Sarmiento made the kick off in the second half. Alvaro Giusto took the ball and in the 54 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Pedro Manzanares. Pedro Manzanares dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 6-2. In the 57th minute Alvaro Giusto shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Pedro Manzanares saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Pedro Manzanares made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Anastasio Tome in the 59th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Alvaro Giusto in the 61st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Pedro Manzanares prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After 62 played minutes Colombia got a freekick which was hit by Santino Seco. After 64 minutes, Alvaro Giusto made it 7-2 with a short kick to the right side. Colombia's Pedro Manzanares tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Colombia made a substitution. Ignacio Mastache replaced Abram Sarmiento. Pedro Manzanares made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alvaro Giusto in the 72nd minute of play. In the 76th minute, Felice Zinni 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. In the 78th minute, Colombia's Kevin Mastache ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Motta Rello. Motta Rello yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 7-3. When Edgard Galván fell near the penalty area in the 80th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored San Michele AFC's protests and gave Edgard Galván a yellow card for diving instead. Edgard Galván hit a great freekick 80 minutes into the match. Pedro Manzanares showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alvaro Giusto, who was totally free with the ball in the 83rd minute. Hüsamettin Civanmert took the ball and in the 84 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Pedro Manzanares. Pedro Manzanares dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 8-3. 91 minutes into the match, Hüsamettin Civanmert notched a goal, 10-3, to the right of Colombia's Pedro Manzanares. Pedro Manzanares was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Pedro Manzanares showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Hüsamettin Civanmert in the 96th minute of the match. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. San Michele AFC had played much better football throughout.