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Spectators: 10300 (Terracing: 7725, Seating: 2369, VIP seats: 206) Italy's Alfredo Reggianini started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. An unexpectedly hard shot by Concetto Carbonetti in the 3rd minute of play forced Czech Republic's goalkeeper Ruslan Kolín to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ruslan Kolín took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alfredo Reggianini, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Alfredo Reggianini in the 5th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ruslan Kolín saved Czech Republic from getting behind. Ruslan Kolín took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alfredo Reggianini, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 10 minutes into the match, Italy's goal looked a bit too open when Karel Tkadlec came free, but Angelo Peruzzi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ruslan Kolín took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Concetto Carbonetti, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ondřej Škvára charged in rather forcefully in the 17th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Ondřej Škvára the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Augusto Zisser took the ball and in the 25 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Ruslan Kolín. Ruslan Kolín dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. 28 minutes into the match, Czech Republic's goal looked a bit too open when Alfredo Reggianini came free, but Ruslan Kolín reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Angelo Peruzzi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Karel Tkadlec in the 29th minute of play. Ruslan Kolín didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Alfredo Reggianini went, in the 30th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-2 was the resulting score. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jaroslav Gomola in the 36th minute of play forced Italy's goalkeeper Angelo Peruzzi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 40th match minute, Italy was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Elia Cucci to maneuver through the defense. When Czech Republic's Jaroslav Gomola in the 42nd minute got a chance for a shot 42nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Italy's goalie prevented a goal. If Augusto Zisser had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 46th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Czech Republic made a substitution. Radek Šmerda replaced Karel Tkadlec. After the first half Italy were leading 0-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

After a rather tough play, Czech Republic's Roman Záveský got a free kick in the 53rd minute. 53 minutes into the match, Czech Republic's goal looked a bit too open when Concetto Carbonetti came free, but Ruslan Kolín reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. If Nikita Běhounek had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 57th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The supporters of Czech Republic booed when Italy was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 62 match minutes in a wonderful position. Augusto Zisser didn't get a good kick on the ball. Concetto Carbonetti struck a weak shot in the 73rd minute. Ruslan Kolín didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Italy. Italy made a substitution. Emanuele Spagnuolo replaced Ennio Gaudino. Italy made a substitution. Elia Rossetti replaced Concetto Carbonetti. Matyáš Mlynář was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 80 minutes into the match. When the match had been going on for 81 minutes, Italy's Florian Mancini got an opportunity to shoot a penalty. He stayed cool and waited for the goalkeeper to move, before he confidently shot the ball into the goal, to the left of Ruslan Kolín. After a defensive mix-up in Czech Republic's zone, Augusto Zisser stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ruslan Kolín came out of the goal and Augusto Zisser tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 96 minutes into the match, Czech Republic's goalkeeper Ruslan Kolín had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Dario Facchetti. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Italy had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.