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Spectators: 7232 (Terracing: 5473, Seating: 1677, VIP seats: 82) Unione Venezia's Biagio Addari started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. 9 minutes into the match, Antonio Della Francesca dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Fabio Ciraci, 1-0. When Felice Mariano fell near the penalty area in the 14th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Unione Venezia's protests and gave Felice Mariano a yellow card for diving instead. Felice Mariano hit a great freekick 14 minutes into the match. Alex Prisco made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Elia Rosetta in the 16th minute of play. In the 20th minute, Ciro Cavallaro hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Ermanno Porreca sent away a hard shot on goal in the 21st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Elia Rosetta in the 26th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Alex Prisco saved Unione Venezia from getting behind. Biagio Addari sent away a hard shot on goal in the 28th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 29th minute, Dave Losito hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. If Ermanno Porreca had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 31st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 34th minute, Dennis Di Massimo made a precise shot to the right of Alex Prisco. Unione Venezia's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-2. Alex Prisco made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Dennis Di Massimo in the 37th minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 39th minute, Antonio Della Francesca managed to get in a good position for a shot. Unione Venezia's supporters rose to their feet, but Antonio Della Francesca was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Fabio Ciraci breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Alex Prisco showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Dennis Di Massimo, who was totally free with the ball in the 46th minute. Fabio Ciraci made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ermanno Porreca in the 48th minute. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 1-2 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Elia Rosetta stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. If Dennis Di Massimo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 52nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Arrigo Pantani's late challenge caught a Unione Venezia's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Arrigo Pantani helped the player get up and apologised. In the 56th match minute, Trezzolano AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Arrigo Pantani to maneuver through the defense. 58 minutes into the match, Trezzolano AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Ermanno Porreca came free, but Fabio Ciraci reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Alex Prisco made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Elia Rosetta in the 59th minute of play. Dennis Di Massimo came free with the goalkeeper in the 60th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Alex Prisco could save by the left post. Antonio Della Francesca received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 61st minute. Fabio Ciraci tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a rather tough play, Trezzolano AFC's Ciro Cavallaro got a free kick in the 62nd minute. 64 minutes into the match, Ermanno Porreca notched a goal, 2-2, to the right of Trezzolano AFC's Fabio Ciraci. Fabio Ciraci was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Felice Mariano received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 69th minute. Fabio Ciraci tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The supporters of Trezzolano AFC booed when Unione Venezia was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 71 match minutes in a wonderful position. Biagio Addari didn't get a good kick on the ball. Ermanno Porreca took the ball and in the 72 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Fabio Ciraci. Fabio Ciraci dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 3-2. Alex Prisco took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Elia Rosetta, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 77th match minute, Trezzolano AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ciro Cavallaro to maneuver through the defense. 84 minutes into the match, Unione Venezia's goalkeeper Alex Prisco had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Dennis Di Massimo. Elia Rosetta struck a weak shot in the 86th minute. Alex Prisco didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Trezzolano AFC. Fabio Ciraci showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Biagio Addari in the 92nd minute of the match. In the 96th minute, Andrea De Felice hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 98 minutes into the match, Trezzolano AFC's Dave Losito broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Unione Venezia's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.