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Roncadella
Spectators: 6677 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1677, VIP seats: 0) After a defensive mix-up in Gambulaga FC's zone, Alex Fantini stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Achille Dionisi came out of the goal and Alex Fantini tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Dario Piattelli fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 6th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Achille Dionisi having to interfere. 7 minutes into the game, Dave Maccioni was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Gambulaga FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Roncadella the free kick. Dave Maccioni hit a great freekick 7 minutes into the match. 9 minutes into the match, Gambulaga FC's goal looked a bit too open when Alex Fantini came free, but Achille Dionisi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Alessandro Brini blasted a shot towards the goal in the 12th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Camillo Proia having to make a save. In the 16th minute, Alex Fantini 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. 18 minutes into the match, Roncadella's Alex Fantini sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Achille Dionisi narrowly saved just below the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alex Fantini in the 19th minute of play forced Gambulaga FC's goalkeeper Achille Dionisi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of Gambulaga FC booed when Roncadella was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 20 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dario Piattelli didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 21st match minute, Gambulaga FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dave Maccioni to maneuver through the defense. Dario Piattelli received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 22nd minute. Achille Dionisi tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alex Fantini in the 24th minute of play forced Gambulaga FC's goalkeeper Achille Dionisi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Achille Dionisi made an important save on a dangerous shot by Dario Piattelli in the 27th minute. Alex Fantini fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 28th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Achille Dionisi having to interfere. In the 30th minute the ball was on its way in behind Gambulaga FC's goalkeeper Achille Dionisi, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Gambulaga FC's Achille Dionisi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alex Fantini in the 32nd minute of play. Achille Dionisi made an important save on a dangerous shot by Dario Piattelli in the 33rd minute. If Alex Fantini had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 40th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 42nd minute of the game. One of Gambulaga FC:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Roncadella:s goal. The goalkeeper, Achille Dionisi, was totally fooled by Roncadella's Fabio Cirone, who 43 minutes into the game made a penalty shot that went in on the goalkeeper's left side. 48 minutes into the match, Gambulaga FC's goal looked a bit too open when Alex Fantini came free, but Achille Dionisi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Dave Maccioni was the one to do the kick off. Dave Maccioni's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Camillo Proia read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 55th minute of play. If Alex Fantini had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 56th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Achille Dionisi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alvaro Piccini, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Alvaro Piccini hit a great freekick 62 minutes into the match. Alex Fantini received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 66th minute. Achille Dionisi tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Dario Piattelli recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 68th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Gambulaga FC's Achille Dionisi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alex Fantini in the 70th minute of play. Alex Fantini sent away a hard shot on goal in the 72nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The audience thought a goal was coming when Dave Maccioni got free with Camillo Proia in the 78th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Alessandro Brini fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 79th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Camillo Proia having to interfere. 81 minutes into the game, Gambulaga FC's Alessandro Brini nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Camillo Proia made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. 87 minutes into the match, Alex Fantini had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Achille Dionisi. Gambulaga FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Alex Fantini was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-1. In the 92ndth minute of the game Alex Fantini who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Gambulaga FC's Achille Dionisi was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. When Roncadella's Dario Piattelli in the 93rd minute got a chance for a shot 93rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Gambulaga FC's goalie prevented a goal. Achille Dionisi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alex Fantini, who was totally free with the ball in the 95th minute. 98 minutes into the match, Gambulaga FC's goal looked a bit too open when Elia Picca came free, but Achille Dionisi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Gambulaga FC's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.