U23 League

Penguins Arena
Spectators: 205 (Terracing: 154, Seating: 47, VIP seats: 4) Seggiano's Claudio Antonangeli 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. In the 2nd minute Claudio Bucciarelli shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Eugenio Colecchia saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Alex Ciscato made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Claudio Antonangeli in the 4th minute of play. Alex Ciscato took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Claudio Antonangeli, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, Torre Dei Pinguini FC's Elia Iob got a free kick in the 7th minute. A collision led to Torre Dei Pinguini FC getting a freekick after 10 minutes play. Claudio Bucciarelli hit a great ball. After 15 played minutes Torre Dei Pinguini FC got a freekick which was hit by Chu Gang Jun. In the 18th match minute, Seggiano was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bebeto Simão to maneuver through the defense. The supporters of Seggiano booed when Torre Dei Pinguini FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 19 match minutes in a wonderful position. Elia Iob didn't get a good kick on the ball. Claudio Antonangeli's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Alex Ciscato read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 21st minute of play. With his leg Eugenio Colecchia managed to avoid a goal in the 23rdth minute, when Torre Dei Pinguini FC's Arsenio Beila fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Ennio Passerini kicked well hit freekick during the 27th minute of the match. In the 28th minute of the match Bianco Rosso sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Eugenio Colecchia skillfully saved the ball. In the 34th minute Alfred Klawki shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Alex Ciscato saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 35th minute, Bebeto Simão hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Elia Cellucci kicked well hit freekick during the 37th minute of the match. 44 minutes into the game, Bianco Rosso was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Torre Dei Pinguini FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Seggiano the free kick. Alex Ciscato showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Claudio Antonangeli, who was totally free with the ball in the 45th minute. After the first half Seggiano were leading 0-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Eugenio Colecchia stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Arsenio Beila's shot from short distance in the 52nd minute. Alex Ciscato made a fantastic save in the 54th minute, when Claudio Antonangeli sent off a good shot on target. In the 54th minute, Seggiano's Claudio Antonangeli dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 0-3. Eugenio Colecchia made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Claudio Bucciarelli in the 59th minute of play. Alex Ciscato stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Claudio Antonangeli's shot from short distance in the 64th minute. Luigi Di Biagio hit a great freekick 67 minutes into the match. If Claudio Antonangeli had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 72nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Alex Ciscato made an important save on a dangerous shot by Claudio Antonangeli in the 72nd minute. Torre Dei Pinguini FC made a substitution. Arrigo Tonon replaced Luigi Di Biagio. In the 78th minute of the match Torre Dei Pinguini FC got a corner. Seggiano's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Beppe Franceschelli ran over to the corner to take the kick. Torre Dei Pinguini FC's Beppe Franceschelli was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Eugenio Colecchia in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. The audience was convinced that Arsenio Beila's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Eugenio Colecchia was relentless in the 84th minute of the game. Claudio Antonangeli recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 90th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The Torre Dei Pinguini FC supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Seggiano's performance. The match ended with a win for Seggiano.