Challenge

Stadio E Scida
Spectators: 42 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) 3 minutes into the match, Kroton F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Julian Murillo came free, but Alvaro Cirelli reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Fabrizio Vieri made in the 4th minute of the game a throw-in that took a bad bounce and was taken care of by Peru's Eliseo Mina. In the 7th minute the ball was on its way in behind Kroton F.C.'s goalkeeper Alvaro Cirelli, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Kroton F.C.'s Alvaro Cirelli played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Julian Murillo in the 10th minute of play. Rolando Noboa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Johannes Støle in the 13th minute of the match. In the 17th minute Julian Murillo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Alvaro Cirelli saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Julian Murillo in the 20th minute of play forced Kroton F.C.'s goalkeeper Alvaro Cirelli to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Peru's Julian Murillo in the 22nd minute got a chance for a shot 22nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Kroton F.C.'s goalie prevented a goal. Cristiano Chitarroni could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 23rd minute of the match, but Rolando Noboa made a huge save. 26 minutes into the match, Peru's goalkeeper Rolando Noboa had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Cristiano Chitarroni. 36 minutes into the match, Peru's Julian Murillo sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Alvaro Cirelli narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Joaquin Prats's late challenge caught a Kroton F.C.'s player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Joaquin Prats helped the player get up and apologised. In the 44th minute, Joaquin Prats hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After recieving a nice pass, Kroton F.C.'s Edgar Ieberink tried to score from far away in the 44th minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Julian Murillo was the one to do the kick off. 53 minutes into the match, Julian Murillo dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Alvaro Cirelli, 0-1. In the 58th minute Johannes Støle shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rolando Noboa saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Fabrizio Vieri made in the 62nd minute of the game a throw-in that took a bad bounce and was taken care of by Peru's Eliseo Mina. An unexpectedly hard shot by Julian Murillo in the 69th minute of play forced Kroton F.C.'s goalkeeper Alvaro Cirelli to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Alvaro Cirelli showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Julian Murillo, who was totally free with the ball in the 71st minute. Julian Murillo's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Alvaro Cirelli read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 78th minute of play. Julian Murillo's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Alvaro Cirelli read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 85th minute of play. In the 86th minute of the match, Eliseo Mina tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Alvaro Cirelli saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Julian Murillo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 90th minute. Alvaro Cirelli tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Peru made a substitution. Eliseo Alcocer replaced Moises Gayoso. Peru's Rafael Gallo was substituted for Julian Murillo. In the 93rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Kroton F.C.'s goalkeeper Alvaro Cirelli, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Peru'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.