National cup

National stadium
Spectators: 1028 (Terracing: 772, Seating: 236, VIP seats: 20) In the 5th minute Davide Di Mascio shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Mikhail Tal saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After having played for 7 minutes, Davide Di Mascio managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Italy's supporters crossed their fingers, but Davide Di Mascio was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Ciccio Bocchi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Playo Campderros, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The audience was convinced that Francis Bacon's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Ciccio Bocchi was relentless in the 11th minute of the game. Venezuela's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Xove Ladrero in the 12th minute. The corner ended in Xove Ladrero almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Italy's Ciccio Bocchi did a great save. In the 13th minute Davide Di Mascio shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Mikhail Tal saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Italy's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Domenico Pesce in the 14th minute. After taking down the ball on Italy's corner Domenico Pesce fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Mikhail Tal quite easily take care of the ball. Mikhail Tal stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Davide Di Mascio's shot from short distance in the 17th minute. Ciccio Bocchi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Playo Campderros, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 37th minute, Lando Cueva hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Mikhail Tal showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Davide Di Mascio, who was totally free with the ball in the 39th minute. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Playo Campderros to strike the kick off in the second half. Davide Di Mascio blasted a shot towards the goal in the 55th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Mikhail Tal having to make a save. Mikhail Tal made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Davide Di Mascio in the 55th minute of play. Davide Di Mascio's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Mikhail Tal read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 62nd minute of play. Davide Di Mascio blasted a shot towards the goal in the 64th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Mikhail Tal having to make a save. In the 67th minute Angelo Banana shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Mikhail Tal saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 68th match minute, Italy was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Angelo Banana to maneuver through the defense. Italy made a substitution. Edmondo Sacchi replaced Fedele Savoia. Italy made a substitution. Ennio Daniele replaced Davide Di Mascio. Venezuela's Baldovino Barzurqueta was substituted for Beti Rozas. Angelo Banana kicked well hit freekick during the 69th minute of the match. A collision led to Italy getting a freekick after 74 minutes play. Domenico Pesce hit a great ball. Italy's Ciccio Bocchi proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 88th minute of the match, managed to save Italy from getting a goal against them. After a rather tough play, Italy's Francesco Malinconico got a free kick in the 94th minute. Ciccio Bocchi made an important save on a dangerous shot by Xove Ladrero in the 95th minute. The second half was just like the first, even and exciting. The match ended in a draw.