U18 League

Kyrandia Stadium
Spectators: 159 (Terracing: 120, Seating: 36, VIP seats: 3) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Aurelio Ragusa kicked off to start the match. Zola Predosa FC's Florian Causio played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Eraldo Fantauzzi in the 2nd minute of play. Dino Cannavacciuolo made a great header on Broom of the System DA13's corner, it was just that Zola Predosa FC's Florian Causio managed to reach the ball for a save. The supporters of Zola Predosa FC booed when Broom of the System DA13 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 5 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dino Cannavacciuolo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Ermanno Briganti didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Federico Toto went, in the 15th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-0 was the resulting score. 18 minutes into the match, Broom of the System DA13's Francesco Petito sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Florian Causio narrowly saved just below the crossbar. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Fabiano Spano during the 19th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Eraldo Fantauzzi charged in rather forcefully in the 23rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Eraldo Fantauzzi the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Ermanno Briganti was out of position in the 24 minute of play, and Aurelio Ragusa capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Aurelio Ragusa really showed his touch with that goal: 2-0. Florian Causio made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ferdinando Walcher in the 34th minute of play. Zola Predosa FC's Florian Causio played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ferdinando Walcher in the 39th minute of play. 42 minutes into the game, Ferdinando Walcher cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-1. Florian Causio was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 45th minute, Dino Cannavacciuolo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Ferdinando Walcher made a kick off. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Ettore Marinelli during the 57th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 57th minute of the game. One of Zola Predosa FC:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Broom of the System DA13:s goal. The supporters of Zola Predosa FC booed when Broom of the System DA13 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 61 match minutes in a wonderful position. Eraldo Fantauzzi didn't get a good kick on the ball. The supporters of Zola Predosa FC booed when Broom of the System DA13 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 62 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ferdinando Walcher didn't get a good kick on the ball. Florian Causio showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ferdinando Walcher, who was totally free with the ball in the 76th minute. After 76 played minutes Zola Predosa FC got a freekick which was hit by Aurelio Maranzano. A collision led to Broom of the System DA13 getting a freekick after 78 minutes play. Dino Cannavacciuolo hit a great ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Aurelio Ragusa in the 80th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ermanno Briganti saved Broom of the System DA13 from getting behind. Zola Predosa FC's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Armando Fiori in the 81st minute. The corner ended in Armando Fiori almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Broom of the System DA13's Ermanno Briganti did a great save. When Ferdinando Walcher fell near the penalty area in the 84th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Broom of the System DA13's protests and gave Ferdinando Walcher a yellow card for diving instead. After having played for 87 minutes, Aurelio Ragusa managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Zola Predosa FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Aurelio Ragusa was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After 92 played minutes Broom of the System DA13 got a freekick which was hit by Dino Cannavacciuolo. 93 minutes into the game, Zola Predosa FC's Domenico Varglien nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Ermanno Briganti made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 4-2. Zola Predosa FC's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.