Friendly League

KOO Park
Spectators: 37 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Daniele Cammarota took the kick off in the first half of the match. Robert Collen's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Fortunato Lepori read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 4th minute of play. Montechiarugolo AFC's Fortunato Lepori proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 5th minute of the match, managed to save Montechiarugolo AFC from getting a goal against them. Uğuralp Vasfi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Daniele Cammarota in the 6th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Daniele Cammarota in the 6th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Uğuralp Vasfi prevented the ball from getting in the gole. If Robert Collen had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 9th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 12 minutes into the match, Robert Collen dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Fortunato Lepori, 1-0. Montechiarugolo AFC's Fortunato Lepori played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Robert Collen in the 16th minute of play. KOO Tigers's Uğuralp Vasfi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Daniele Cammarota in the 21st minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Robert Collen in the 22nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Fortunato Lepori saved Montechiarugolo AFC from getting behind. Robert Collen recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 24th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Fortunato Lepori stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Robert Collen's shot from short distance in the 30th minute. 30 minutes in the game, Robert Collen dribbled his way through the penalty area and after maneuvering past an opponent, drilled a quick shot at the goal. The ball looked like it was going in, but it was hit a bit too hard and flew over the goal. In the 33rd minute, KOO Tigers's Robert Collen dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 2-0. Fortunato Lepori didn't succeed in stopping the ball in the 36th minute, which inside left pole to 3-0. After a defensive mix-up in Montechiarugolo AFC's zone, Robert Collen stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Fortunato Lepori came out of the goal and Robert Collen tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 3-0.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Robert Collen was the one to do the kick off. Edmondo Palomba who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 53rdth minute tested the skills of Uğuralp Vasfi when he managed to save the team from getting behind. The corner led KOO Tigers's Emin Bayram to fire away a dangerous shot which Fortunato Lepori despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Uğuralp Vasfi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Daniele Cammarota in the 58th minute of the match. When KOO Tigers's Xiao Yu Chao in the 59th minute got a chance for a shot 59th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Montechiarugolo AFC's goalie prevented a goal. 65 minutes into the match, Montechiarugolo AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Xiao Yu Chao came free, but Fortunato Lepori reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to Montechiarugolo AFC getting a freekick after 68 minutes play. Cesare Cesarini hit a great ball. KOO Tigers's Mickey Rothwell was substituted for Marquinhos Filho. KOO Tigers's Kudret Şükrü was substituted for Emin Bayram. Cesare Cesarini kicked well hit freekick during the 69th minute of the match. The KOO Tigers fans' excitement grew in the 72nd match minute when KOO Tigers's Robert Collen looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 4-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Edmondo Palomba scored 4-1 in the 75th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Uğuralp Vasfi, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Edmondo Palomba fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 78th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Uğuralp Vasfi having to interfere. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Robert Collen in the 83rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Fortunato Lepori saved Montechiarugolo AFC from getting behind. Eraldo Dominici hit a great freekick 85 minutes into the match. After 86 minutes, Fausto Lo Iacono mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Montechiarugolo AFC and the KOO Tigers players grew even worse after the yellow card. In a very dangerous position, a player in Montechiarugolo AFC fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 86th minute. Penalty! Fortunato Lepori had in the 87thth minute some difficulties stopping Robert Collen's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. In the 90th minute, Robert Collen got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. After 93 minutes, Robert Collen made it 5-1 with a short kick to the right side. Montechiarugolo AFC's Fortunato Lepori tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot.