U23 League

Acilia Arena
Spectators: 152 (Terracing: 114, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) Filippo Puddu started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. 7 minutes into the match, Demetrio Ciapponi dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Carter Costa, 1-0. Carter Costa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alberto Diana, who was totally free with the ball in the 13th minute. After a rather tough play, Acilia Town's Demetrio Ciapponi got a free kick in the 17th minute. Lenzima Juniors MZ™'s Filippo Puddu got a good chance for a goal in the 18th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 21st minute, Alex Bulla hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. If Antonio Preda had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 29th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Antonio Preda had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 34th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Alberto Diana could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 35th minute of the match, but Carter Costa made a huge save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alessandro Checchia in the 40th minute of play forced Lenzima Juniors MZ™'s goalkeeper Carter Costa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Antonio Preda blasted a shot towards the goal in the 42nd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Beppe Scannella having to make a save. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Alberto Diana made a kick off. After 51 played minutes Acilia Town got a freekick which was hit by Alessandro Checchia. Antonio Preda came free with the goalkeeper in the 52nd minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Beppe Scannella could save by the left post. Bruno Mameli kicked well hit freekick during the 56th minute of the match. Dino Cesareo kicked well hit freekick during the 59th minute of the match. 60 minutes into the match, Lenzima Juniors MZ™'s goal looked a bit too open when Alessandro Checchia came free, but Carter Costa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Amedeo Giammaria charged in rather forcefully in the 69th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Amedeo Giammaria the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 69th match minute, Lenzima Juniors MZ™ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Amedeo Giammaria to maneuver through the defense. Andrea Odisio took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 70th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Carter Costa. Lenzima Juniors MZ™'s goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. If Antonio Preda had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 77th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Antonio Preda came free with the goalkeeper in the 84th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Beppe Scannella could save by the left post. Filippo Puddu might have been able to make a better finish in the 87th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Beppe Scannella. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Filippo Puddu ran back to his position shaking his head. Antonio Preda sent away a hard shot on goal in the 90th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Lenzima Juniors MZ™'s Carter Costa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alessandro Checchia in the 93rd minute of play. Carter Costa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alberto Diana in the 96th minute of play. There was no doubt that Acilia Town were the better team. Acilia Town's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.