Official Cup

Estadio Lionel Messi
Spectators: 168 (Terracing: 127, Seating: 38, VIP seats: 3) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Mauro Ermengol made the kick off which started today's match. Anthony Doris struck a weak shot in the 3rd minute. Jesus Pepillo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Calenzano. After a defensive mix-up in Calenzano's zone, Mauro Ermengol stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Alfonso Festa came out of the goal and Mauro Ermengol tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 14th minute, Valentin Barco hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Calenzano's Camillo Paolini couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 15th minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for Al-Femur FC. Calenzano were awarded a corner in the 18th minute after Al-Femur FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Camillo Paolini took the corner. After taking down the ball on Calenzano's corner Camillo Paolini fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Jesus Pepillo quite easily take care of the ball. Fortunato Pugliese hit a great freekick 20 minutes into the match. Fabricio Elorri fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 27th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Alfonso Festa having to interfere. Felipe Caitano sent away a hard shot on goal in the 28th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. A collision led to Al-Femur FC getting a freekick after 30 minutes play. Nicolás Tagliafico hit a great ball. Jesus Pepillo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Anthony Doris, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Fortunato Pugliese fell near the penalty area in the 33rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Calenzano's protests and gave Fortunato Pugliese a yellow card for diving instead. Fortunato Pugliese kicked well hit freekick during the 33rd minute of the match. Carmine Panella kicked well hit freekick during the 35th minute of the match. In the 36th minute Mauro Ermengol shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Alfonso Festa saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 39 played minutes Al-Femur FC got a freekick which was hit by Mauro Ermengol. The supporters of Calenzano booed when Al-Femur FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 40 match minutes in a wonderful position. Vinicio Monico didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 46th minute the ball was on its way in behind Calenzano's goalkeeper Alfonso Festa, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 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.

51 minutes into the game, Calenzano's Anthony Doris nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Jesus Pepillo made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Alfonso Festa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Felipe Caitano in the 55th minute of play. After some careless play in the Calenzano defense, Felipe Caitano kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Alfonso Festa. The Calenzano fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Alfonso Festa should have stopped the shot. Al-Femur FC's Jesus Pepillo proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 59th minute of the match, managed to save Al-Femur FC from getting a goal against them. In the 60th minute Calenzano were awarded a corner. Camillo Paolini went to the cornerflag to take it. The corner led Calenzano's Camillo Paolini to fire away a dangerous shot which Jesus Pepillo despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. In the 66th minute, Felipe Caitano left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Al-Femur FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-1. After a rather tough play, Calenzano's Camillo Paolini got a free kick in the 70th minute. Alfonso Festa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mauro Ermengol, who was totally free with the ball in the 71st minute. In the 79th minute, Cristoforo Albanesi ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Jesus Pepillo was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-3. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Benigno Benet during the 82nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Calenzano booed when Al-Femur FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 82 match minutes in a wonderful position. Benigno Benet didn't get a good kick on the ball. Attilio Sacchi kicked well hit freekick during the 85th minute of the match. 86 minutes into the match, Calenzano's goal looked a bit too open when Mauro Ermengol came free, but Alfonso Festa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The referee felt a red card was in order, 91 minutes into the game, when Dario Urtun put in a rough tackle. In the 94th minute there was a penalty for Calenzano. Camillo Paolini stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Jesus Pepillo. 2-4. Although Al-Femur FC had been in control for most of the match, Calenzano still came away with the win.