Challenge

Castagneto Po
Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Castagneto Po AFC's Filippo Pinti 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. Daniel Zorita received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 5th minute. Dennis Cimino tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Dennis Cimino took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Daniel Zorita, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 17 minutes into the match, Daniel Zorita had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Dennis Cimino. Castagneto Po AFC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Daniel Zorita was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. Cristian Sancho scored 0-2 in the 21st match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Dennis Cimino, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Dennis Cimino showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Luis Andino, who was totally free with the ball in the 26th minute. Castagneto Po AFC's Emilio Sciarra got a good chance for a goal in the 30th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After some fancy dribbling in the 31st minute, Emilio Sciarra managed to get in a good position for a shot. Castagneto Po AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Emilio Sciarra was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Julio Vera breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Cristian Sancho received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 34th minute. Dennis Cimino tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Dennis Cimino took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cristian Sancho, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Dennis Cimino came out of the goal in the 37th minute to try and stop a shot by Ecuador's Cristian Sancho. But to his dismay, Cristian Sancho quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-3. Cristian Sancho struck a weak shot in the 40th minute. Dennis Cimino didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Ecuador. Eraldo Sorrentino kicked well hit freekick during the 43rd minute of the match. Fedele Pasquale kicked well hit freekick during the 45th minute of the match. The Castagneto Po AFC players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Ecuador were winning 0-3.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Daniel Zorita to make the kick off. Julio Vera made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Andrea Pinti in the 51st minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 59th minute, Cristian Sancho managed to get in a good position for a shot. Ecuador's supporters rose to their feet, but Cristian Sancho was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Dennis Cimino breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Filippo Pinti in the 61st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Julio Vera saved Ecuador from getting behind. In the 67th minute, Cristian Sancho made a precise shot to the right of Dennis Cimino. Castagneto Po AFC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-4. After some fancy dribbling in the 72nd minute, Filippo Pinti managed to get in a good position for a shot. Castagneto Po AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Filippo Pinti was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Julio Vera breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After 74 played minutes Ecuador got a freekick which was hit by Primitivo Andino. In the 75th minute the ball was on its way in behind Ecuador's goalkeeper Julio Vera, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Castagneto Po AFC's defense didn't have a chance, in the 79th minute, when Felix Montenegro scored to the left of an out of position Dennis Cimino, making the score, 0-5. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Filippo Pinti in the 82nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Julio Vera prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Castagneto Po AFC's defense didn't have a chance, in the 85th minute, when Felix Montenegro scored to the left of an out of position Dennis Cimino, making the score, 0-6. 90 minutes into the game, Emilio Sciarra was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Castagneto Po AFC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Ecuador the free kick. Ecuador made a substitution. Max Alvarado replaced Felix Montes. In the 91st match minute, Castagneto Po AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Emilio Sciarra to maneuver through the defense. Ecuador's Julio Vera played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Filippo Pinti in the 94th minute of play. The Castagneto Po AFC fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Ecuador were clearly better and deserved to take the win.