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Stadio Santa Caterin
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Franco Longo started the match with the kick off. If Anthony Vierchowod had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 4th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 6 minutes into the match, Caltana AFC's Ciro Capuozzi sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Amerigo Giordano narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Demetrio Baresi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Franco Longo in the 8th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Caltana AFC's Enzo Marsili got a free kick in the 13th minute. 14 minutes into the match, Caltana AFC's goalkeeper Demetrio Baresi had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Ciro Panza. Ciro Panza fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 16th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Demetrio Baresi having to interfere. Ciro Panza struck a weak shot in the 21st minute. Demetrio Baresi didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Santa Caterina FC. Carmine Calabrese hit a great freekick 25 minutes into the match. Enzo Marsili took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 26th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Amerigo Giordano. Santa Caterina FC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Ciro Panza fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 30th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Demetrio Baresi having to interfere. Ciro Panza fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 34th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Demetrio Baresi having to interfere. Demetrio Baresi didn't succeed in stopping the ball in the 37th minute, which inside left pole to 1-0. 44 minutes into the game, Anthony Vierchowod cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Amerigo Giordano was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Anthony Vierchowod was the one to do the kick off. Ciro Capuozzi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 53rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Amerigo Giordano having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in Santa Caterina FC's zone, Anthony Vierchowod stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Amerigo Giordano came out of the goal and Anthony Vierchowod tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 59th minute, Franco Longo left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Santa Caterina FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-1. After 64 played minutes Santa Caterina FC got a freekick which was hit by Bianco Fanelli. Caltana AFC's Enzo Marsili couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 65th minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for Santa Caterina FC. Ciro Capuozzi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 75th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Amerigo Giordano showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Anthony Vierchowod, who was totally free with the ball in the 76th minute. Ciro Panza sent away a hard shot on goal in the 79th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Ciro Panza fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 81st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Demetrio Baresi having to interfere. In the 84th minute, Franco Longo 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. Demetrio Baresi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Franco Longo in the 97th minute of play. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The Santa Caterina FC fans cheered their team off the field, for while Caltana AFC had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.