Challenge

Dino Manuzzi
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Aurelio Leoni made the kick off which started today's match. Aurelio Leoni could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 6th minute of the match, but Demonde Jacobson made a huge save. In the 11th minute Concetto Rea shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Demonde Jacobson saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Edmondo Lepori showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Kordal Duff, who was totally free with the ball in the 12th minute. In the 14th minute Finlay Stair shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Edmondo Lepori saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 15 minutes into the match, Jamaica's goalkeeper Demonde Jacobson had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Aurelio Leoni. Maritek FC's Edmondo Lepori played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Finlay Stair in the 17th minute of play. 19 minutes into the match, Finlay Stair notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of Maritek FC's Edmondo Lepori. Edmondo Lepori was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. After a rather tough play, Jamaica's Geroy Ascue got a free kick in the 21st minute. In the 23rd minute, Chiawuotu Adato hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a rather tough play, Jamaica's Finlay Stair got a free kick in the 28th minute. The supporters of Jamaica booed when Maritek FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 30 match minutes in a wonderful position. Anthony Di Tullio didn't get a good kick on the ball. A hard shot 33 in the game by Aurelio Leoni from a close distance when the talented Demonde Jacobson managed to make a qualified save. Jamaica's players were relieved. After 34 played minutes Jamaica got a freekick which was hit by Finlay Stair. Demonde Jacobson was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Adriano Santoro showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-1 in the 36 minute of play. Wayan Freeman hit a great freekick 40 minutes into the match. Maritek FC's Aurelio Leoni couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 40th minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for Jamaica. With a little luck, Jamaica's Demonde Jacobson got control of the ball when Aurelio Leoni tried to sneak it across the goal line. Concetto Rea received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Demonde Jacobson came out and tried to block the shot, but Concetto Rea slotted it home off the left post making it 2-1 in the 46th minute. Af the end of the first half the score was 2-1. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Finlay Stair to make the kick off. After 56 minutes, Geroy Ascue mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Jamaica and the Maritek FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. Geroy Ascue kicked well hit freekick during the 56th minute of the match. Edmondo Lepori took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Finlay Stair, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 62nd match minute, Jamaica was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Wayan Freeman to maneuver through the defense. 63 minutes into the match, Jamaica's goal looked a bit too open when Aurelio Leoni came free, but Demonde Jacobson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Aurelio Leoni took the ball and in the 65 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Demonde Jacobson. Demonde Jacobson dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 3-1. Aurelio Leoni took the ball and in the 71 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Demonde Jacobson. Demonde Jacobson dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 4-1. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Aurelio Leoni in the 75th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Demonde Jacobson saved Jamaica from getting behind. In the 77th minute, Concetto Rea made a precise shot to the right of Demonde Jacobson. Jamaica's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 5-1. The supporters of Maritek FC booed when Jamaica was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 81 match minutes in a wonderful position. Leron Sale didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 82 minutes of play Jamaica's Geroy Ascue was too eager in his attempt to stop his opponent and brought him down. With that he got his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. In the 82nd match minute, Jamaica was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Geroy Ascue to maneuver through the defense. Edmondo Lepori took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Karlus Waugh, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of Jamaica booed when Maritek FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 90 match minutes in a wonderful position. Anthony Di Tullio didn't get a good kick on the ball. The long shot by Finlay Stair in the 91st minute really tested Edmondo Lepori's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. Karlus Waugh might have been able to make a better finish in the 93rd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Edmondo Lepori. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Karlus Waugh ran back to his position shaking his head. After 96th play minutes Aurelio Leoni shot 6-1, a short shot which went by Demonde Jacobson and just under the crossbar into goal. Maritek FC walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.