League

Stadio Faenza
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Atletico Ardenza's Aurelio Mancinelli 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. Christian Pugliese's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 7thth minute, Donato Brunetta skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Christian Pugliese in the 10thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Donato Brunetta, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. After 14 minutes, Cristiano Catini mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Harpastum FC and the Atletico Ardenza players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of Atletico Ardenza booed when Harpastum FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 14 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cristiano Catini didn't get a good kick on the ball. In a very dangerous position, a player in Harpastum FC fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 15th minute. Penalty! Christian Pugliese fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 20th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Donato Brunetta having to interfere. When Alessio Bassani came up free with the goalie in the 22nd minute, the Harpastum FC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Alessio Bassani couldn't finish the play. In the 23rd minute, Aurelio Mancinelli ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Davide Sartori was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-2. When Alberto Pizziolo came up free with the goalie in the 27th minute, the Atletico Ardenza fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Alberto Pizziolo couldn't finish the play. Christian Pugliese's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Donato Brunetta firmly grabbed it by the left post. When Ferruccio Alberico was, once again, overly rough in his play he received his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. 38 minutes had been played. A collision led to Atletico Ardenza getting a freekick after 38 minutes play. Ferruccio Alberico hit a great ball. Christian Pugliese struck a weak shot in the 41st minute. Donato Brunetta didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Harpastum FC. Thanks to some nice moves Christian Pugliese could shoot a difficult shot in the 43rd minute, which Donato Brunetta however easily saved by the left post. If Alessio Bassani had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 44th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-3 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The wind increased when Christian Pugliese made the kick off in the second half. Alberto Pizziolo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 51st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Federico Di Federico hit a great freekick 53 minutes into the match. An unexpected shot in the 62nd minute by Alberto Pizziolo got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. Aurelio Mancinelli sent away a hard shot on goal in the 64th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. A collision led to Atletico Ardenza getting a freekick after 65 minutes play. Ciro Madonna hit a great ball. When Alberto Pizziolo came up free with the goalie in the 71st minute, the Atletico Ardenza fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Alberto Pizziolo couldn't finish the play. When Harpastum FC's Christian Pugliese in the 73rd minute got a chance for a shot 73rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Atletico Ardenza's goalie prevented a goal. 73 minutes into the game, Alberto Pizziolo was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Atletico Ardenza's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Harpastum FC the free kick. Alberto Pizziolo kicked well hit freekick during the 73rd minute of the match. After 74 played minutes Harpastum FC got a freekick which was hit by Alessio Bassani. Davide Sartori made a fantastic save in the 83rd minute, when Aurelio Mancinelli sent off a good shot on target. After having played for 86 minutes, Aurelio Mancinelli managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Atletico Ardenza's supporters crossed their fingers, but Aurelio Mancinelli was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Donato Brunetta showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Christian Pugliese in the 89th minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 95th minute, Aurelio Mancinelli managed to get in a good position for a shot. Atletico Ardenza's supporters rose to their feet, but Aurelio Mancinelli was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Davide Sartori breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Atletico Ardenza walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.