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ZIP Arena
Spectators: 6981 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1831, VIP seats: 150) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Francesco Mastrocola made the kick off which started today's match. 3 minutes into the game, Andrea Gambini cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Christian Fiorentino was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. ZIP Line's Christian Fiorentino played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Andrea Gambini in the 7th minute of play. Liu Ming Jian sent away a hard shot on goal in the 9th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 12 minutes into the game, Porto Maurizio's Liu Ming Jian nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Christian Fiorentino made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. After 15 minutes of play, Porto Maurizio's Andrea Gambini made it 0-3 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Christian Fiorentino was left in no man's land by his defense there! When the match clock showed 21 minutes, the score became 0-4 when Liu Ming Jian sped through ZIP Line's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Christian Fiorentino. After a defensive mix-up in ZIP Line's zone, Edoardo Di Santo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Christian Fiorentino came out of the goal and Edoardo Di Santo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. A collision led to Porto Maurizio getting a freekick after 30 minutes play. Elia Ciaccia hit a great ball. In the 31st minute, one of Porto Maurizio:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Porto Maurizio. 36 minutes into the game, Titan Derman cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-5. Christian Fiorentino was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. After 39 minutes of play, Porto Maurizio's Titan Derman made it 1-6 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Christian Fiorentino was left in no man's land by his defense there! Elia Ciaccia's late challenge caught a ZIP Line's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Elia Ciaccia helped the player get up and apologised. Elia Ciaccia hit a great freekick 41 minutes into the match. 42 minutes into the match, Porto Maurizio's goal looked a bit too open when Francesco Mastrocola came free, but Gianluca Pagliuca reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After having played for 44 minutes, Edoardo Di Santo managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Porto Maurizio's supporters crossed their fingers, but Edoardo Di Santo was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Elia Ciaccia received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 48th minute. Christian Fiorentino tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 1-7.

The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Concetto Chiola during the 52nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 52nd minute, Concetto Chiola hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Concetto Chiola hit a great freekick 53 minutes into the match. In the 54th minute of the match Emiliano Gaudino sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Christian Fiorentino skillfully saved the ball. If Liu Ming Jian had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 55th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Andrea Gambini in the 63rdth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Christian Fiorentino, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Andrea Gambini scored 1-8 in the 64th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Christian Fiorentino, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Titan Derman kicked well hit freekick during the 68th minute of the match. If Liu Ming Jian had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 71st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Through an outstanding action, after 73 minutes, Christian Fiorentino successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. 74 minutes into the game, Enzo Belardi was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. ZIP Line's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Porto Maurizio the free kick. Christian Fiorentino stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Andrea Gambini's shot from short distance in the 75th minute. In the 76th match minute, ZIP Line was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Concetto Chiola to maneuver through the defense. Edoardo Romanese's late challenge caught a ZIP Line's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Edoardo Romanese helped the player get up and apologised. After 82 played minutes Porto Maurizio got a freekick which was hit by Edoardo Romanese. In the 84thth minute of the game Andrea Gambini who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but ZIP Line's Christian Fiorentino was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Christian Fiorentino made an important save on a dangerous shot by Titan Derman in the 86th minute. In the 87th minute, Dino Graziani hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When Porto Maurizio's Andrea Gambini in the 88th minute got a chance for a shot 88th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye ZIP Line's goalie prevented a goal. Porto Maurizio's Andrea Gambini got a good chance for a goal in the 90th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Liu Ming Jian struck a weak shot in the 91st minute. Christian Fiorentino didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Porto Maurizio. In the 93rd minute the ball was on its way in behind ZIP Line's goalkeeper Christian Fiorentino, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Christian Fiorentino made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Liu Ming Jian in the 96th minute of play. Porto Maurizio's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.