U21 League

Stadio San Nicola
Spectators: 153 (Terracing: 115, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Alexander Tarantini took the kick off in the first half of the match. 5 minutes into the game, Alexander Tarantini recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Fausto Scevola. Alexander Tarantini showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. In the 10th minute, Bernardo Angelici reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Fausto Scevola. The goal made the score 3-0. Alexander Tarantini in the 15thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Fausto Scevola, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. 18 minutes into the game, Alexander Tarantini cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 4-0. Fausto Scevola was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Franco Bellucci took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Arrigo Coscarella, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 24 minutes into the game, Bari F.C.'s Saip Toygar nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Fausto Scevola made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 5-0. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bernardo Angelici in the 27th minute of play forced Fortaleza's goalkeeper Fausto Scevola to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Alexander Tarantini in the 32nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Fausto Scevola saved Fortaleza from getting behind. 35 minutes into the game, Bari F.C.'s Alexander Tarantini nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Fausto Scevola made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 7-0. Fausto Scevola made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alexander Tarantini in the 38th minute of play. After 40th play minutes Alexander Tarantini shot 8-0, a short shot which went by Fausto Scevola and just under the crossbar into goal. Alexander Tarantini's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 44thth minute, Fausto Scevola skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. 45 minutes into the match, Bernardo Angelici dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Fausto Scevola, 9-0. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 9-0 at half-time.

If Ettore Toto had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 52nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 54 minutes into the match, Fortaleza's goal looked a bit too open when Alexander Tarantini came free, but Fausto Scevola reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After some careless play in the Fortaleza defense, Bernardo Angelici kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Fausto Scevola. The Fortaleza fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Fausto Scevola should have stopped the shot. Arrigo Coscarella could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 62nd minute of the match, but Franco Bellucci made a huge save. After some careless play in the Fortaleza defense, Ettore Toto kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Fausto Scevola. The Fortaleza fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Fausto Scevola should have stopped the shot. After 66 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Fortaleza! Fausto Scevola had in the 67thth minute some difficulties stopping Alexander Tarantini's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. 67 minutes into the match, Alexander Tarantini had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Fausto Scevola. Fortaleza's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Alexander Tarantini was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 12-0. Fausto Scevola showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alexander Tarantini in the 70th minute of the match. Ermanno Zulli sent away a hard shot on goal in the 78th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 78 minutes, Eugenio Reali mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Fortaleza and the Bari F.C. players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 81st minute, Claudio Grilli ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Fausto Scevola was frozen by the shot and now it was 14-0. Ermanno Zulli struck a weak shot in the 87th minute. Fausto Scevola didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Bari F.C.. Cristoforo Carlucci hit a great freekick 88 minutes into the match. Fausto Scevola showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alexander Tarantini in the 91st minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Alexander Tarantini in the 93rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Fausto Scevola prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Fausto Scevola made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bernardo Angelici in the 95th minute of play. After 97 minutes, Alexander Tarantini made it 15-0 with a short kick to the right side. Fortaleza's Fausto Scevola tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. There was no doubt that Bari F.C. were the better team. Bari F.C.'s players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.