Coliseo
Spectators: 7522 (Terracing: 5642,
Seating: 1730, VIP seats: 150) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Jairo Fidensio took the kick off in the first half of the match. Italia's Higinio Loramendi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Taavetti Valkealahti in the 3rd minute of play. Manchester United FC's Saul Väänänen proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 5th minute of the match, managed to save Manchester United FC from getting a goal against them. 7 minutes into the game, Italia's Daniel Felipo nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Saul Väänänen made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. After a rather tough play, Manchester United FC's Taavetti Valkealahti got a free kick in the 9th minute. Saul Väänänen took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Faustino Ralondo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 22nd minute, Reima Ruuttu 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. Higinio Loramendi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Reima Ruuttu, who was totally free with the ball in the 24th minute. Humberto Loramendi's late challenge caught a Manchester United FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Humberto Loramendi helped the player get up and apologised. In the 24th match minute, Italia was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Humberto Loramendi to maneuver through the defense. Saul Väänänen made an important save on a dangerous shot by Daniel Felipo in the 32nd minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ylermi Glad in the 36th minute of play forced Italia's goalkeeper Higinio Loramendi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 37 minutes into the match, Italia's goal looked a bit too open when Taavetti Valkealahti came free, but Higinio Loramendi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Italia's Higinio Loramendi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Taavetti Valkealahti in the 37th minute of play. Higinio Loramendi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Reima Ruuttu, who was totally free with the ball in the 38th minute. After some careless play in the Italia defense, Ylermi Glad kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Higinio Loramendi. The Italia fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Higinio Loramendi should have stopped the shot. Taavetti Valkealahti fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 44th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Higinio Loramendi having to interfere. 46 minutes into the match, Italia's goal looked a bit too open when Taavetti Valkealahti came free, but Higinio Loramendi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.
Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Reima Ruuttu to make the kick off. Manchester United FC's Reima Ruuttu got a good chance for a goal in the 56th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 60 minutes into the game, Tatu Lumijärvi was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Manchester United FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Italia the free kick. In a very dangerous position, a player in Manchester United FC fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 59th minute. Penalty! Saul Väänänen had in the 61stth minute some difficulties stopping Arnoldo Baleren's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. Arnoldo Baleren scored 2-1 in the 61st match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Saul Väänänen, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. 64 minutes into the match, Taavetti Valkealahti had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Higinio Loramendi. Italia's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Taavetti Valkealahti was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-2. Reima Ruuttu could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 70th minute of the match, but Higinio Loramendi made a huge save. After a rather tough play, Italia's Humberto Loramendi got a free kick in the 75th minute. Jami Uhlbäck shot from long distance in the 76th minute, but Higinio Loramendi was prepared and stopped the ball at the left post. In the 77th match minute, Italia was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Humberto Loramendi to maneuver through the defense. Arnoldo Baleren scored 3-2 in the 81st match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Saul Väänänen, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. When Eulalio Lon fell near the penalty area in the 86th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Italia's protests and gave Eulalio Lon a yellow card for diving instead. Eulalio Lon kicked well hit freekick during the 86th minute of the match. After some careless play in the Italia defense, Reima Ruuttu kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Higinio Loramendi. The Italia fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Higinio Loramendi should have stopped the shot. Jami Uhlbäck hit a great freekick 96 minutes into the match. The supporters of Manchester United FC booed when Italia was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 97 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dionisio Peruxu didn't get a good kick on the ball. When the referee blew the final whistle, you could see the dissatisfaction in the Manchester United FC players' eyes. They were disappointed they hadn't taken more from the game.
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