Challenge

Pontesesto
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) LUPI's Alex Abbagnale 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. Bernardo Orsini came out of the goal in the 3rd minute to try and stop a shot by Bolivia's Julio Chicote. But to his dismay, Julio Chicote quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-1. LUPI's Bernardo Orsini played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Julio Chicote in the 6th minute of play. Bernardo Orsini came out of the goal in the 8th minute to try and stop a shot by Bolivia's Eduardo Fontirroig. But to his dismay, Eduardo Fontirroig quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-2. In the 15th match minute, Bolivia was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Joshua Miralles to maneuver through the defense. After some fancy dribbling in the 15th minute, Beppe Longo managed to get in a good position for a shot. LUPI's supporters rose to their feet, but Beppe Longo was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Camilo Freixa breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Bernardo Orsini showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mario Fernandino, who was totally free with the ball in the 21st minute. After 23 minutes, Elia Renzi mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the LUPI and the Bolivia players grew even worse after the yellow card. After a rather tough play, LUPI's Elia Renzi got a free kick in the 24th minute. Alfredo Ferrant received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 25th minute. Bernardo Orsini tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Camilo Freixa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alex Abbagnale in the 35th minute of the match. Beppe Longo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 42nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After some fancy dribbling in the 43rd minute, Alex Abbagnale managed to get in a good position for a shot. LUPI's supporters rose to their feet, but Alex Abbagnale was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Camilo Freixa breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. An unexpectedly hard shot by Eduardo Fontirroig in the 45th minute of play forced LUPI's goalkeeper Bernardo Orsini to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 46th minute, Beppe Longo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 1-2 lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Mario Fernandino made a kick off. Eduardo Fontirroig 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. With a little luck, LUPI's Bernardo Orsini got control of the ball when Eduardo Fontirroig tried to sneak it across the goal line. Camilo Freixa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alex Abbagnale in the 54th minute of the match. In the 58th minute, Bolivia's Alfonso de la Cruz ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Bernardo Orsini. Bernardo Orsini yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-3. An unexpectedly hard shot by Beppe Longo in the 64th minute of play forced Bolivia's goalkeeper Camilo Freixa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 68th minute, Alfonso de la Cruz hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. If Bianco Attili had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 69th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alex Abbagnale in the 71st minute of play forced Bolivia's goalkeeper Camilo Freixa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 72 minutes, Bruno Petrucci mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the LUPI and the Bolivia players grew even worse after the yellow card. A collision led to LUPI getting a freekick after 72 minutes play. Bruno Petrucci hit a great ball. When Dario Albanesi fell near the penalty area in the 73rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored LUPI's protests and gave Dario Albanesi a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, LUPI's Dario Albanesi got a free kick in the 73rd minute. In the 74th minute, Mario Fernandino sent off a long shot on goal, but the shot was nowhere near the goal and LUPI's Bernardo Orsini didn't even have to move. After 76 played minutes LUPI got a freekick which was hit by Bruno Petrucci. In the 88th minute the ball was on its way in behind Bolivia's goalkeeper Camilo Freixa, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Bernardo Orsini took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alfredo Ferrant, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 89 played minutes LUPI got a freekick which was hit by Elia Renzi. A collision led to Bolivia getting a freekick after 91 minutes play. Alejandro Villa hit a great ball. The LUPI supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Bolivia's performance. The match ended with a win for Bolivia.