U23 League

stade des lumières
Spectators: 163 (Terracing: 123, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Rodd Laing made the kick off which started today's match. In the 5th minute Hercule Frison shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Antonio Iacobucci saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The audience was convinced that Rodd Laing's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Antonio Iacobucci was relentless in the 15th minute of the game. After taking down the ball on Cosa nostra Lyon's corner Tim Ménet fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Antonio Iacobucci quite easily take care of the ball. When Cosa nostra Lyon's Rodd Laing in the 23rd minute got a chance for a shot 23rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Luponero FC's goalie prevented a goal. Dave Collovati's late challenge caught a Cosa nostra Lyon's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Dave Collovati helped the player get up and apologised. In the 26th minute, Dave Collovati hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Cosa nostra Lyon's Pierre-Louis Dubourdieu got a good chance for a goal in the 27th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Luponero FC's Antonio Iacobucci proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 33rd minute of the match, managed to save Luponero FC from getting a goal against them. 35 minutes in the game, Davy Patron fired away an excellent shot, which passed to the side of the right post without Antonio Iacobucci having to interfere. Davy Patron fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 42nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Antonio Iacobucci having to interfere. Clem Fath showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Daniele Fiore in the 46th minute of the match. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Laurence Johnson made a kick off. Hercule Frison received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 54th minute. Antonio Iacobucci tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Antonio Iacobucci showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Davy Patron in the 57th minute of the match. Clem Fath showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Daniele Fiore in the 59th minute of the match. The audience was convinced that Daniele Fiore's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Clem Fath was relentless in the 59th minute of the game. The Cosa nostra Lyon fans' excitement grew in the 61st match minute when Cosa nostra Lyon's Hercule Frison looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 1-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. An unexpectedly hard shot by Davy Patron in the 64th minute of play forced Luponero FC's goalkeeper Antonio Iacobucci to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 64 minutes of play, Cosa nostra Lyon's Davy Patron made it 2-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Antonio Iacobucci was left in no man's land by his defense there! Davy Patron sent away a hard shot on goal in the 68th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The supporters of Cosa nostra Lyon booed when Luponero FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 72 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alvaro Marsili didn't get a good kick on the ball. After taking down the ball on Cosa nostra Lyon's corner Tim Ménet fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Antonio Iacobucci quite easily take care of the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rodd Laing in the 87th minute of play forced Luponero FC's goalkeeper Antonio Iacobucci to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Laurence Johnson struck a weak shot in the 94th minute. Clem Fath didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Luponero FC. After a rather tough play, Cosa nostra Lyon's Davy Patron got a free kick in the 95th minute. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Cosa nostra Lyon had won after a very even match.