League

Stadio Sabbione
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Ciccio Galdi made the kick off which started today's match. If Ciro Alfieri had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 6th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Dave Grossi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 10th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Antonio Cabrini having to interfere. Antonio Cabrini took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ciccio Galdi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Antonio Cabrini took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ciccio Galdi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After having played for 17 minutes, Ciccio Galdi managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Sabbione's supporters crossed their fingers, but Ciccio Galdi was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Donato Orioli fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 19th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Antonio Cabrini having to interfere. Sabbione's Claudio Menichini played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Aurelio Gismondi in the 24th minute of play. After 29 minutes, Armin Sampo mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Sabbione and the Novare AFC players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 29 played minutes Sabbione got a freekick which was hit by Armin Sampo. Novare AFC's Antonio Cabrini proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 33rd minute of the match, managed to save Novare AFC from getting a goal against them. Ciccio Galdi received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 34th minute. Antonio Cabrini tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Donato Orioli succeeded to score despite a near miss that spronge from right pole into the goal to 2-0 in the 35th playminute. Donato Orioli struck a weak shot in the 39th minute. Antonio Cabrini didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Sabbione. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Alvaro Lorenzi during the 42nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Alvaro Lorenzi kicked well hit freekick during the 42nd minute of the match. 43 minutes into the match, Novare AFC's goalkeeper Antonio Cabrini had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Donato Orioli. Novare AFC's Antonio Cabrini played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ciccio Galdi in the 45th minute of play. Ciro Alfieri might have been able to make a better finish in the 48th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Claudio Menichini. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Ciro Alfieri ran back to his position shaking his head. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-0 at half-time.

The wind increased when Ciro Alfieri made the kick off in the second half. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Donato Orioli in the 52nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Antonio Cabrini prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Claudio Menichini made an important save on a dangerous shot by Aurelio Gismondi in the 60th minute. In the 62nd minute, Donato Orioli left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Sabbione fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 3-0. Antonio Cabrini showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Donato Orioli, who was totally free with the ball in the 66th minute. Ciccio Galdi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 68th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Antonio Cabrini having to interfere. Antonio Cabrini showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Donato Orioli in the 69th minute of the match. In the 76th minute Ciccio Galdi shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Antonio Cabrini saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When Alvise Battista fell near the penalty area in the 76th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Novare AFC's protests and gave Alvise Battista a yellow card for diving instead. When Sabbione's Donato Orioli in the 83rd minute got a chance for a shot 83rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Novare AFC's goalie prevented a goal. A collision led to Novare AFC getting a freekick after 84 minutes play. Alvise Battista hit a great ball. Ciccio Galdi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 87th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Antonio Cabrini having to interfere. Ciccio Galdi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 90th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Antonio Cabrini having to interfere. Antonio Cabrini took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Donato Orioli, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. There was no doubt that Sabbione were the better team. Sabbione's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.