Friendly League

Circus Circus Arena
Spectators: 42 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Martin Rana made the kick off which started today's match. Arrigo Capone took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Martin Rana, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 9th minute the ball was on its way in behind Gonzo Style f.c's goalkeeper Arrigo Capone, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Martin Rana took the ball and in the 10 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Arrigo Capone. Arrigo Capone dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-2. Arrigo Capone made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Martin Rana in the 14th minute of play. If Martin Rana had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 18th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Arrigo Capone showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Martin Rana, who was totally free with the ball in the 18th minute. In the 19th match minute, Gonzo Style f.c was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alvise Pezzi to maneuver through the defense. In the 20th minute, Martin Rana made a precise shot to the right of Arrigo Capone. Gonzo Style f.c's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-3. Arrigo Capone showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Giorgos Neymar, who was totally free with the ball in the 23rd minute. In the 25thth minute of the game Martin Rana who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Gonzo Style f.c's Arrigo Capone was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After 26 minutes Gonzo Style f.c's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Spiro Cocca who took care of the corner kick. A nice corner shot did that Spiro Cocca got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Arrigo Capone quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. Spiro Cocca made a great header on FC aDeX's corner, it was just that Gonzo Style f.c's Arrigo Capone managed to reach the ball for a save. The audience was convinced that Martin Rana's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Arrigo Capone was relentless in the 38th minute of the game. Arrigo Capone stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Martin Rana's shot from short distance in the 38th minute. 41 minutes in the game Claudio Cagnetta did a throw-in, and the ball was quickly in game thanks to Alberto Lo Iacono. After some careless play in the Gonzo Style f.c defense, Martin Rana kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Arrigo Capone. The Gonzo Style f.c fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Arrigo Capone should have stopped the shot. Martin Rana sent away a hard shot on goal in the 45th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. 45 minutes into the match, Gonzo Style f.c's goal looked a bit too open when Martin Rana came free, but Arrigo Capone reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Disappointed in the 0-5 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Emanuele Bertoni stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. 51 minutes into the game, FC aDeX's Martin Rana nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Arrigo Capone made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-6. The audience thought a goal was coming when Martin Rana got free with Arrigo Capone in the 55th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. FC aDeX were awarded a corner in the 56th minute after Gonzo Style f.c's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Spiro Cocca took the corner. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Martin Rana in the 66th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Arrigo Capone saved Gonzo Style f.c from getting behind. When Alvise Pezzi fell near the penalty area in the 67th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Gonzo Style f.c's protests and gave Alvise Pezzi a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of FC aDeX booed when Gonzo Style f.c was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 67 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alvise Pezzi didn't get a good kick on the ball. Gonzo Style f.c's defense didn't have a chance, in the 68th minute, when Martin Rana scored to the left of an out of position Arrigo Capone, making the score, 0-8. 71 minutes into the game, Martin Rana recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Arrigo Capone. Martin Rana showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-9. A throw-in in the 75th minute of the game was made by Claudio Cagnetta with Alberto Lo Iacono as target, who quickly passed the ball forward. Arrigo Capone took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Martin Rana, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Martin Rana in the 79th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Arrigo Capone prevented the ball from getting in the gole. An unexpectedly hard shot by Martin Rana in the 80th minute of play forced Gonzo Style f.c's goalkeeper Arrigo Capone to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 83 played minutes Gonzo Style f.c got a freekick which was hit by Alvise Pezzi. Giorgos Neymar struck a weak shot in the 85th minute. Arrigo Capone didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for FC aDeX. Arrigo Capone was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Martin Rana showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 0-10 in the 86 minute of play. Martin Rana was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 95th minute. FC aDeX's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. FC aDeX played a much better game than Gonzo Style f.c and deserved their victory. The Gonzo Style f.c players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.