U23 World League

Scevola Ritacco
Spectators: 7745 (Terracing: 5810, Seating: 1781, VIP seats: 154) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Diguinho Gaúcho took the kick off in the first half of the match. In the 7th match minute, San Felice a Ema U.L. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Fulvio Eleuteri to maneuver through the defense. Diguinho Gaúcho sent away a hard shot on goal in the 8th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 11th minute Cléber da Costa shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Elia Bellone saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When the match clock showed 13 minutes, the score became 0-2 when Diguinho Gaúcho sped through San Felice a Ema U.L.'s defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Elia Bellone. San Felice a Ema U.L.'s Elia Bellone played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cléber da Costa in the 17th minute of play. After 18 minutes, Fulvio Eleuteri mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the San Felice a Ema U.L. and the SORRISO E. C. players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 18th match minute, San Felice a Ema U.L. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Fulvio Eleuteri to maneuver through the defense. After having played for 20 minutes, Alexander Vitelli managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. San Felice a Ema U.L.'s supporters crossed their fingers, but Alexander Vitelli was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The audience was convinced that Diguinho Gaúcho's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Elia Bellone was relentless in the 24th minute of the game. When SORRISO E. C.'s Diguinho Gaúcho in the 24th minute got a chance for a shot 24th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye San Felice a Ema U.L.'s goalie prevented a goal. After 31 played minutes San Felice a Ema U.L. got a freekick which was hit by Edoardo Mattei. Elia Bellone took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cléber da Costa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Edoardo Mattei charged in rather forcefully in the 39th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Edoardo Mattei the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 39th minute, Edoardo Mattei hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Diguinho Gaúcho received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 42nd minute. Elia Bellone tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a rather tough play, San Felice a Ema U.L.'s Edoardo Mattei got a free kick in the 44th minute.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Adriano Ottaviani made a kick off. In the 51st minute, Edoardo Mattei hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 55th minute SORRISO E. C. were awarded a corner. Cléber da Costa went to the cornerflag to take it. A nice corner shot did that Cléber da Costa got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Elia Bellone quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. After 61st play minutes Diguinho Gaúcho shot 0-3, a short shot which went by Elia Bellone and just under the crossbar into goal. After 67 played minutes San Felice a Ema U.L. got a freekick which was hit by Edoardo Mattei. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Diguinho Gaúcho in the 71st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Elia Bellone prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After 73rd play minutes Diguinho Gaúcho shot 0-5, a short shot which went by Elia Bellone and just under the crossbar into goal. 78 minutes into the match, SORRISO E. C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Adriano Ottaviani came free, but Christiano Arce reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Cléber da Costa received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 82nd minute. Elia Bellone tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a rather tough play, San Felice a Ema U.L.'s Franco Massimi got a free kick in the 86th minute. After 88 minutes, Diguinho Gaúcho made it 0-6 with a short kick to the right side. San Felice a Ema U.L.'s Elia Bellone tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. The supporters of SORRISO E. C. booed when San Felice a Ema U.L. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 95 match minutes in a wonderful position. Bernardo Carbonaro didn't get a good kick on the ball. When the final whistle sounded SORRISO E. C. left the ground with the victory after a much better performance than San Felice a Ema U.L..