Official Cup

Parco della Pace
Spectators: 7833 (Terracing: 5876, Seating: 1801, VIP seats: 156) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Joris Scheer got the match started through his kick off. Marco Silvestri made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Joris Scheer in the 3rd minute of play. Joris Scheer blasted a shot towards the goal in the 6th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Marco Silvestri having to make a save. SPALLETTE RETURNS's Marco Silvestri played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Joris Scheer in the 7th minute of play. The supporters of Tirant lo Blanch booed when SPALLETTE RETURNS was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 9 match minutes in a wonderful position. Augusto Bevilacqua didn't get a good kick on the ball. 12 minutes into the match, Tirant lo Blanch's goalkeeper Kamal Pahlevi had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Augusto Bevilacqua. With a little luck, Tirant lo Blanch's Kamal Pahlevi got control of the ball when Augusto Bevilacqua tried to sneak it across the goal line. The corner went over the outstretched arms of SPALLETTE RETURNS's goalie and right to Manolito Puyol. He fired away a shot at goal, but the shot had too much spin, and it went just outside the goal. SPALLETTE RETURNS's manager breathed a sigh of relief on the sidelines as his team had managed to escape an almost certain goal. 27 minutes into the game, Tirant lo Blanch's Joris Scheer nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Marco Silvestri made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Marco Silvestri showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Joris Scheer in the 30th minute of the match. After 32 minutes SPALLETTE RETURNS's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was García Diez who took care of the corner kick. Kamal Pahlevi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Augusto Bevilacqua in the 33rd minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Joris Scheer in the 35th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Marco Silvestri saved SPALLETTE RETURNS from getting behind. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Joris Scheer in the 41st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Marco Silvestri saved SPALLETTE RETURNS from getting behind. In the 42nd match minute, SPALLETTE RETURNS was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Achille Tullio to maneuver through the defense. 43 minutes into the game, Ciro Immobile was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. SPALLETTE RETURNS's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Tirant lo Blanch the free kick. In the 43rd match minute, SPALLETTE RETURNS was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ciro Immobile to maneuver through the defense. Marco Silvestri showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Joris Scheer, who was totally free with the ball in the 47th minute. In the 47th minute Joris Scheer shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Marco Silvestri saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Cosimo Laudadio was the one to do the kick off. Ciro Immobile made in the 52nd minute of the game a fairly good throw-in which was taken care of by Achille Tullio. 55 minutes into the game, Cosimo Laudadio cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-1. Kamal Pahlevi was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Kamal Pahlevi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cosimo Laudadio, who was totally free with the ball in the 58th minute. 61 minutes into the game, SPALLETTE RETURNS's Cosimo Laudadio nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Kamal Pahlevi made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-1. An unexpectedly hard shot by Joris Scheer in the 67th minute of play forced SPALLETTE RETURNS's goalkeeper Marco Silvestri to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The crowd rose to their feet as Tirant lo Blanch's Joris Scheer slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Marco Silvestri. That made the score 3-2 after 71 minutes of play. SPALLETTE RETURNS's Antonio Nero was substituted for Achille Tullio. SPALLETTE RETURNS's Amedeo Palmieri was substituted for Adriano Biagetti. When Tirant lo Blanch's Joris Scheer 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 SPALLETTE RETURNS's goalie prevented a goal. Cosimo Laudadio fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 77th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Kamal Pahlevi having to interfere. Tirant lo Blanch made a substitution. Carmen Paniagua replaced Joris Scheer. Kamal Pahlevi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cosimo Laudadio, who was totally free with the ball in the 82nd minute. In the 88th minute of the match García Diez sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Marco Silvestri skillfully saved the ball. Iván Arraz kicked well hit freekick during the 95th minute of the match.

SPALLETTE RETURNS's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.