League

Tana dei Grigi
Spectators: 8541 (Terracing: 6407, Seating: 1964, VIP seats: 170) Lupi Grigi's Süleyman Seba quite brazenly broke a throw-in by Cesare Talamo, made in the 6th minute of the game. Bianco Altobelli showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Costin Alucai, who was totally free with the ball in the 8th minute. Horea Balint took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Frederik Dams, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The throw-in from Enzo Di Rocco in the 15th minute of the game was unfortunally taken care of by Lupi Grigi's Eraldo Giancola. Frederik Dams charged in rather forcefully in the 16th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Frederik Dams the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 16 played minutes Lupi Grigi got a freekick which was hit by Frederik Dams. In the 17th minute, Costin Alucai hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Bianco Altobelli showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Davide Spadoni in the 19th minute of the match. A sloppy throw-in by Eraldo Giancola in the 21st minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by Bar Marconi United's Enzo Di Rocco. Davide Spadoni sent away a hard shot on goal in the 22nd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Davide Spadoni kicked well hit freekick during the 24th minute of the match. The supporters of Bar Marconi United booed when Lupi Grigi was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 27 match minutes in a wonderful position. Süleyman Seba didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 36th minute Frederik Dams shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Horea Balint saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Rene Santana hit a great freekick 36 minutes into the match. With a little luck, Bar Marconi United's Horea Balint got control of the ball when Bianco Sforza tried to sneak it across the goal line. 39 minutes into the game, Frederik Dams recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Horea Balint. Frederik Dams showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. 42 minutes into the match, Frederik Dams had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Horea Balint. Bar Marconi United's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Frederik Dams was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-0. Bianco Altobelli showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Davide Spadoni in the 45th minute of the match. In the 45th minute, Davide Spadoni ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Bianco Altobelli was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-1. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 2-1 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Costin Alucai made a kick off. The audience thought a goal was coming when Davide Spadoni got free with Bianco Altobelli in the 52nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. With a little luck, Lupi Grigi's Bianco Altobelli got control of the ball when Davide Spadoni tried to sneak it across the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Bianco Sforza in the 55th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Horea Balint prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 63rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Bar Marconi United's goalkeeper Horea Balint, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 65 minutes into the match, Lupi Grigi's goal looked a bit too open when Costin Alucai came free, but Bianco Altobelli reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to Lupi Grigi getting a freekick after 68 minutes play. David Cordarrol hit a great ball. Lupi Grigi's Concetto Marcelli was substituted for Eraldo Giancola. Bar Marconi United's Fabrizio Adriano was substituted for Davide Spadoni. After 70 played minutes Lupi Grigi got a freekick which was hit by David Cordarrol. Through an outstanding action, after 73 minutes, Bianco Altobelli successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. In the 74th minute of the match Bar Marconi United got a corner. Lupi Grigi's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Ettore Canzano ran over to the corner to take the kick. 75 minutes into the match, Lupi Grigi's goal looked a bit too open when Costin Alucai came free, but Bianco Altobelli reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 80 minutes into the game, Felix Oier threw the ball into play from the sideline. Bar Marconi United's Enzo Di Rocco quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. The audience thought a goal was coming when Fabrizio Adriano got free with Bianco Altobelli in the 82nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 83 minutes into the match, Bianco Sforza notched a goal, 3-1, to the right of Bar Marconi United's Horea Balint. Horea Balint was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Lupi Grigi's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.