Challenge

Shireoaks Stadium
Spectators: 46 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Alberto Iezzi started the match with the kick off. After having played for 7 minutes, Angelo Bertoni managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Stintino FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Angelo Bertoni was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 14 minutes into the match, Shireoaks's goal looked a bit too open when Alberto Iezzi came free, but Brendon Boatman reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a little luck, Stintino FC's Antonello Ranieri got control of the ball when Albino Jordy tried to sneak it across the goal line. After having played for 17 minutes, Angelo Bertoni managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Stintino FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Angelo Bertoni was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 18 minutes into the match, Shireoaks's goal looked a bit too open when Alberto Iezzi came free, but Brendon Boatman reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 21st minute Angelo Bertoni shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Brendon Boatman saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Brendon Boatman showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Angelo Bertoni, who was totally free with the ball in the 23rd minute. In the 26th match minute, Shireoaks was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Acchoda Das to maneuver through the defense. Brendon Boatman showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Angelo Bertoni, who was totally free with the ball in the 28th minute. In the 30th minute, Angelo Bertoni ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Brendon Boatman was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-1. In the 35th minute, Alberto Iezzi left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Stintino FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-2. In the 40th minute of the match Alvise Vittorio sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Brendon Boatman skillfully saved the ball. In the 43rd minute, Angelo Bertoni 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. After some fancy dribbling in the 43rd minute, Alberto Iezzi managed to get in a good position for a shot. Stintino FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Alberto Iezzi was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Brendon Boatman breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 47th minute Attilio Losito shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Brendon Boatman saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-2.

The wind increased when Bilal Mahdoufi made the kick off in the second half. The audience thought a goal was coming when Alberto Iezzi got free with Brendon Boatman in the 52nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Through an outstanding action, after 54 minutes, Brendon Boatman successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Stintino FC's Antonello Ranieri played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bilal Mahdoufi in the 55th minute of play. A collision led to Shireoaks getting a freekick after 56 minutes play. Ðuza Kloc hit a great ball. After 65 played minutes Shireoaks got a freekick which was hit by Aleksandr Bessmertnyi. Alvise Vittorio struck a weak shot in the 66th minute. Brendon Boatman didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Stintino FC. When Stintino FC's Angelo Bertoni in the 68th minute got a chance for a shot 68th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Shireoaks's goalie prevented a goal. Usem Mahdoufi kicked well hit freekick during the 69th minute of the match. 72 minutes into the match, Shireoaks's goal looked a bit too open when Arrigo Iannucci came free, but Brendon Boatman reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 77 played minutes Stintino FC got a freekick which was hit by Concetto Petrella. In the 79th minute Arrigo Iannucci shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Brendon Boatman saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Brendon Boatman showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alberto Iezzi, who was totally free with the ball in the 85th minute. Brendon Boatman took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Angelo Bertoni, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Attilio Losito hit a great freekick 87 minutes into the match. Antonello Ranieri showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bilal Mahdoufi, who was totally free with the ball in the 89th minute. In the 93rd minute, Angelo Bertoni left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Stintino FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-3. Stintino FC'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.