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Spectators: 10300 (Terracing: 7725, Seating: 2369, VIP seats: 206) Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Alfredo Reggianini in the 7th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ernst Stenquist prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 10 minutes into the match, Sweden's goal looked a bit too open when Alfredo Reggianini came free, but Ernst Stenquist reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ercole De Sisti made an important save on a dangerous shot by Gunvald Larsson in the 14th minute. Ercole De Sisti was out of position in the 16 minute of play, and Nahia Na Nakhor capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Nahia Na Nakhor really showed his touch with that goal: 1-0. Ernst Stenquist showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Concetto Carbonetti in the 19th minute of the match. Sweden's Ernst Stenquist played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Concetto Carbonetti in the 19th minute of play. Alfredo Reggianini sent away a hard shot on goal in the 20th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. The audience was convinced that Alfredo Reggianini's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Ernst Stenquist was relentless in the 21st minute of the game. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alfredo Reggianini in the 22nd minute of play forced Sweden's goalkeeper Ernst Stenquist to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Alex Hedkvist could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 23rd minute of the match, but Ercole De Sisti made a huge save. Alex Hedkvists short, quick shot in the 25thth minute got Ercole De Sisti to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. When Sweden's Gunvald Larsson in the 25th minute got a chance for a shot 25th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Italy's goalie prevented a goal. The corner led Sweden's Casper Bergendahl to fire away a dangerous shot which Ercole De Sisti despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Ernst Stenquist took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alfredo Reggianini, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ercole De Sisti made an important save on a dangerous shot by Nahia Na Nakhor in the 29th minute. Nahia Na Nakhor struck a weak shot in the 30th minute. Ercole De Sisti didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Sweden. Ercole De Sisti took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gunvald Larsson, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alfredo Reggianini in the 35th minute of play forced Sweden's goalkeeper Ernst Stenquist to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Sweden's Ernst Stenquist played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alvaro Lemma in the 36th minute of play. Italy's attentive Amos Torelli managed to snatch the ball when Anders Nordin made a throw-in in the 37th minute of the game. Ernst Stenquist took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Concetto Carbonetti, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ernst Stenquist took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alfredo Reggianini, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 45th match minute, Italy was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Concetto Carbonetti to maneuver through the defense. In the 46th minute Gunvald Larsson shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ercole De Sisti saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

Sweden made a substitution. Sture Apelquist replaced Nahia Na Nakhor. Sweden's Albin Ekdal was substituted for Andy Abrahamsson. The wind increased when Leif Målare made the kick off in the second half. Ernst Stenquist made a fantastic save in the 63rd minute, when Alfredo Reggianini sent off a good shot on target. Ercole De Sisti showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gunvald Larsson in the 69th minute of the match. A collision led to Italy getting a freekick after 74 minutes play. Amos Torelli hit a great ball. Italy made a substitution. Alfredo Grasso replaced Concetto Carbonetti. Italy made a substitution. Edmondo Vitucci replaced Anthony Scalia. In the 76th match minute, Italy was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Amos Torelli to maneuver through the defense. A collision led to Sweden getting a freekick after 80 minutes play. Sture Apelquist hit a great ball. In the 81st minute, Italy's Edmondo Vitucci dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-1. The supporters of Italy booed when Sweden was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 85 match minutes in a wonderful position. Axel Vallgren didn't get a good kick on the ball. Ernst Stenquist made an important save on a dangerous shot by Alvaro Lemma in the 91st minute. Ernst Stenquist showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Edmondo Vitucci, who was totally free with the ball in the 94th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 98th minute, Gunvald Larsson managed to get in a good position for a shot. Sweden's supporters rose to their feet, but Gunvald Larsson was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ercole De Sisti breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The teams fought very hard right up to the final whistle. Both sets of players were happy to go away with a draw.