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Spectators: 10300 (Terracing: 7725, Seating: 2369, VIP seats: 206) An unexpectedly hard shot by Gunter Gutmann in the 8th minute of play forced Italy's goalkeeper Angelo Peruzzi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Felice Signori sent away a hard shot on goal in the 11th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 15th minute Gunter Gutmann shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Angelo Peruzzi saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. With an all-out effort, Italy's Peter Freeh threw himself towards the right post 22 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Felice Signori, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. The audience was convinced that Gunter Gutmann's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Angelo Peruzzi was relentless in the 25th minute of the game. Otfried Lohn fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 27th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Angelo Peruzzi having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gunter Gutmann in the 31st minute of play forced Italy's goalkeeper Angelo Peruzzi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Gunter Gutmann in the 33rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Angelo Peruzzi prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Peter Freeh showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alfredo Reggianini, who was totally free with the ball in the 36th minute. In the 37th minute Italy were awarded a corner. Kamil Glik went to the cornerflag to take it. Kamil Glik made a great header on Italy's corner, it was just that Germany's Peter Freeh managed to reach the ball for a save. Edmondo Orsini kicked well hit freekick during the 39th minute of the match.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Alfredo Reggianini was the one to do the kick off. Felice Signori sent away a hard shot on goal in the 53rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. With a little luck, Italy's Angelo Peruzzi got control of the ball when Gunter Gutmann tried to sneak it across the goal line. After 60 played minutes Germany got a freekick which was hit by Thomas Schonfeld. Germany made a substitution. Stephan Harnack replaced Edo Heike. In the 61st match minute, Germany was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Thomas Schonfeld to maneuver through the defense. In the 63rd match minute, Italy was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ennio Gaudino to maneuver through the defense. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Gunter Gutmann in the 70th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Angelo Peruzzi prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After 71 minutes Italy's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Jonathan Vogel who took care of the corner kick. Germany's Peter Freeh played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Edmondo Orsini in the 77th minute of play. Peter Freeh took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Felice Signori, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Gunter Gutmann came up free with the goalie in the 79th minute, the Germany fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Gunter Gutmann couldn't finish the play. Italy's defense didn't have a chance, in the 90th minute, when Gunter Gutmann scored to the left of an out of position Angelo Peruzzi, making the score, 0-2. Angelo Peruzzi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gunter Gutmann, who was totally free with the ball in the 93rd minute. Gunter Gutmann could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 95th minute of the match, but Angelo Peruzzi made a huge save. Germany's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.