Federation Clash Challenge

Eugenio Carlucci
Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Jari Alenius started the match with the kick off. 3 minutes into the match, Trezzano Sul Naviglio AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Jari Alenius came free, but Liu Xing Qiang reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Liu Xing Qiang came out of the goal in the 11th minute to try and stop a shot by NAGANO F.C's Jari Alenius. But to his dismay, Jari Alenius quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-1. Liu Xing Qiang made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jari Alenius in the 16th minute of play. Francesco Coscia's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 28thth minute, Vellito Alguerdo skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Trezzano Sul Naviglio AFC's Francesco Coscia was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 28th play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. After 33 played minutes NAGANO F.C got a freekick which was hit by Ariel Ortega. Vellito Alguerdo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Erwin Jadamowitz, who was totally free with the ball in the 34th minute. Liu Xing Qiang took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jari Alenius, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 40 played minutes Trezzano Sul Naviglio AFC got a freekick which was hit by Corrado Mancini. In the 43rdth minute of the game Jari Alenius who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Trezzano Sul Naviglio AFC's Liu Xing Qiang was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 46th minute Jari Alenius shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Liu Xing Qiang saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The wind increased when Erwin Jadamowitz made the kick off in the second half. Corrado Mancini kicked well hit freekick during the 54th minute of the match. Serafim Malta fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 56th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Vellito Alguerdo having to interfere. In the 58th match minute, Trezzano Sul Naviglio AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Adalberto Ortiz to maneuver through the defense. 61 minutes into the match, Trezzano Sul Naviglio AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Jari Alenius came free, but Liu Xing Qiang reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 62nd minute, Jari Alenius made a precise shot to the right of Liu Xing Qiang. Trezzano Sul Naviglio AFC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-2. In the 65th minute, Jari Alenius made a precise shot to the right of Liu Xing Qiang. Trezzano Sul Naviglio AFC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-3. In the 69th minute, Jari Alenius 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. In the 73rd minute, Corrado Mancini hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When NAGANO F.C's Jari Alenius in the 75th minute got a chance for a shot 75th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Trezzano Sul Naviglio AFC's goalie prevented a goal. In the 84th minute, Jari Alenius made a precise shot to the right of Liu Xing Qiang. Trezzano Sul Naviglio AFC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-4. Gabriel Batistuta struck a weak shot in the 91st minute. Liu Xing Qiang didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for NAGANO F.C. NAGANO F.C's Vellito Alguerdo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Erwin Jadamowitz in the 95th minute of play. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. NAGANO F.C walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.