League

Rafao Stadium
Spectators: 7745 (Terracing: 5810, Seating: 1781, VIP seats: 154) After having played for 4 minutes, Cristiano Di Leonardo managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. FCS Bella Scoperta's supporters crossed their fingers, but Cristiano Di Leonardo was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The supporters of FCS Bella Scoperta booed when FC Rhodense was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 5 match minutes in a wonderful position. Corrado Colonna didn't get a good kick on the ball. Fabrizio Finocchi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Henrik Aichler in the 13th minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in FCS Bella Scoperta's zone, Gerhard Martin Geldreich stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Fabrizio Finocchi came out of the goal and Gerhard Martin Geldreich tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After a defensive mix-up in FC Rhodense's zone, Fernando Mac Kenzie stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Bruno Zollino came out of the goal and Fernando Mac Kenzie tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Fabrizio Finocchi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gerhard Martin Geldreich, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 20 minutes into the match, FCS Bella Scoperta's goal looked a bit too open when Gerhard Martin Geldreich came free, but Fabrizio Finocchi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. FCS Bella Scoperta's Fabrizio Finocchi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gerhard Martin Geldreich in the 23rd minute of play. Gerhard Martin Geldreich's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Fabrizio Finocchi read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 25th minute of play. Gerhard Martin Geldreich kicked well hit freekick during the 26th minute of the match. 30 minutes into the match, FC Rhodense's goal looked a bit too open when Fernando Mac Kenzie came free, but Bruno Zollino reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Bruno Zollino made an important save on a dangerous shot by Fernando Mac Kenzie in the 35th minute. Fabrizio Finocchi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Emilio Caniglia, who was totally free with the ball in the 38th minute. In the 40th minute Emilio Caniglia shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Fabrizio Finocchi saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 43 minutes into the match, FCS Bella Scoperta's goal looked a bit too open when Emilio Caniglia came free, but Fabrizio Finocchi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, FCS Bella Scoperta's Denzil Armitage got a free kick in the 43rd minute. In the 47th minute, FCS Bella Scoperta's Carlo Bottega seemed to kick out at an opponent. The referee saw this and, surprisingly, showed Carlo Bottega the red card, dismissing him from the pitch. The coaching staff of FCS Bella Scoperta protested bitterly, but the referee would have none of it, and Carlo Bottega had no choice but to slowly walk off the pitch. In the 46th minute, one of FCS Bella Scoperta: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 FCS Bella Scoperta. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-1 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The wind increased when Aldo Bisegna made the kick off in the second half. If Gerhard Martin Geldreich had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 59th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Gerhard Martin Geldreich in the 62nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Fabrizio Finocchi saved FCS Bella Scoperta from getting behind. Anthony Van Bever kicked well hit freekick during the 78th minute of the match. A throw-in in the 79th minute of the game was made by Aldo Burgnich with Corrado Colonna as target, who quickly passed the ball forward. Denzil Armitage kicked well hit freekick during the 94th minute of the match. A collision led to FCS Bella Scoperta getting a freekick after 95 minutes play. Denzil Armitage hit a great ball. With a little luck, FCS Bella Scoperta's Fabrizio Finocchi got control of the ball when Emilio Caniglia tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 96th minute, Denzil Armitage hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 99 played minutes FC Rhodense got a freekick which was hit by Boldizsár Berkes.