Challenge

National stadium
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Alberto Iezzi took the kick off in the first half of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Kirk Godfrey in the 4th minute of play forced Stintino FC's goalkeeper Antonello Ranieri to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 7th match minute, Bangladesh was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Tosh Roebuck to maneuver through the defense. Matt Doughty took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Arrigo Iannucci, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Nigel Burkinshaw during the 11th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Angelo Bertoni sent away a hard shot on goal in the 15th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Antonello Ranieri made an important save on a dangerous shot by Kirk Godfrey in the 16th minute. Matt Doughty showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alberto Iezzi in the 19th minute of the match. In the 24th match minute, Stintino FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Arrigo Iannucci to maneuver through the defense. Trevor Gould recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 29th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. When Stintino FC's Alberto Iezzi in the 38th minute got a chance for a shot 38th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Bangladesh's goalie prevented a goal. The supporters of Bangladesh booed when Stintino FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 40 match minutes in a wonderful position. Angelo Bertoni didn't get a good kick on the ball. Kirk Godfrey in the 42ndth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Antonello Ranieri, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. When Nigel Burkinshaw was, once again, overly rough in his play he received his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. 43 minutes had been played. After a rather tough play, Bangladesh's Nigel Burkinshaw got a free kick in the 44th minute. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-1 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

After a rather tough play, Stintino FC's Alberto Iezzi got a free kick in the 51st minute. Antonello Ranieri took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Patrick Crane, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 72 minutes into the game, Stintino FC's Angelo Bertoni nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Matt Doughty made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. When Pierre Bilton fell near the penalty area in the 75th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Bangladesh's protests and gave Pierre Bilton a yellow card for diving instead. After 75 played minutes Bangladesh got a freekick which was hit by Pierre Bilton. Alvise Vittorio could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 76th minute of the match, but Matt Doughty made a huge save. Alberto Iezzis short, quick shot in the 80thth minute got Matt Doughty to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. After 81 minutes, Attilio Losito mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Stintino FC and the Bangladesh players grew even worse after the yellow card. Attilio Losito hit a great freekick 82 minutes into the match. After 90 played minutes Bangladesh got a freekick which was hit by Kirk Godfrey. After 96 minutes Stintino FC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Mickey Beckwith who took care of the corner kick. It was a well-played corner which Ashley Machin managed to volley towards the net. Unfortunately, he didn't get a great hit on the ball and it went out into the grandstand. The Bangladesh supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Stintino FC's performance. The match ended with a win for Stintino FC.