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Spectators: 10300 (Terracing: 7725, Seating: 2369, VIP seats: 206) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Jaroslav Balcar got the match started through his kick off. 3 minutes into the match, Italy's goal looked a bit too open when Jaroslav Balcar came free, but Daniele Cagnetta reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Italy's Daniele Cagnetta played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Václav Andrš in the 9th minute of play. In the 13th minute Edmondo Toto shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Zdeněk Sádovský saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Daniele Cagnetta showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Václav Andrš, who was totally free with the ball in the 15th minute. Zdeněk Sádovský stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Edmondo Toto's shot from short distance in the 21st minute. Zdeněk Sádovský showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ernesto Del Vecchio, who was totally free with the ball in the 23rd minute. Italy were awarded a corner in the 25th minute after Czech Republic's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Eugenio Brini took the corner. Italy's Eugenio Brini was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Zdeněk Sádovský in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. In the 26thth minute of the game Edmondo Toto who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Czech Republic's Zdeněk Sádovský was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Daniele Cagnetta took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from André Dopita, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Daniele Cagnetta took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jaroslav Balcar, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 39 minutes into the match, Czech Republic's goal looked a bit too open when Domenico Pesce came free, but Zdeněk Sádovský reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Daniele Cagnetta made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jaroslav Balcar in the 42nd minute of play. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

Czech Republic's Zdeněk Sádovský played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Edmondo Toto in the 51st minute of play. Italy's Daniele Cagnetta played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by André Dopita in the 54th minute of play. In the 55th minute the ball was on its way in behind Czech Republic's goalkeeper Zdeněk Sádovský, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 59th minute of the match, Max Duchek got a very nice opportunity to score, but Daniele Cagnetta was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. Italy's Antonello Panza was substituted for Ernesto Del Vecchio. The supporters of Czech Republic booed when Italy was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 67 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fabio Cannavaro didn't get a good kick on the ball. Czech Republic made a substitution. Bohumil Janota replaced Max Duchek. Daniele Cagnetta showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Václav Andrš in the 69th minute of the match. Zdeněk Sádovský showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Antonello Panza, who was totally free with the ball in the 70th minute. In the 72nd minute Italy were awarded a corner. Eugenio Brini went to the cornerflag to take it. After taking down the ball on Italy's corner Eugenio Brini fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Zdeněk Sádovský quite easily take care of the ball. Zdeněk Sádovský took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Domenico Pesce, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Daniele Cagnetta took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Václav Andrš, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 77th minute Czech Republic were awarded a corner. Jaroslav Balcar went to the cornerflag to take it. Domenico Pesce struck a weak shot in the 80th minute. Zdeněk Sádovský 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. Arturo Cieri replaced Eugenio Brini. Bohumil Janota came free with the goalkeeper in the 83rd minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Daniele Cagnetta could save by the left post. Zdeněk Sádovský came out of the goal in the 91st minute to try and stop a shot by Italy's Domenico Pesce. But to his dismay, Domenico Pesce quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 2-1. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Italy had won after a very even match.