La Maremma Toscana
Spectators: 42 (Terracing: 32,
Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Civetta Calcio's Emanuele Corsi started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Emanuele Corsi in the 9th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Julio Vera prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 14th minute, Daniele Danza hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Anthony Sacchi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Felix Montenegro, who was totally free with the ball in the 16th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Emanuele Corsi in the 17th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Julio Vera saved Ecuador from getting behind. After 21 played minutes Civetta Calcio got a freekick which was hit by Octavio Atarrabi. In the 22nd minute Daniel Zorita shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Anthony Sacchi saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 23rd minute, Francesco Totti managed to get in a good position for a shot. Civetta Calcio's supporters rose to their feet, but Francesco Totti was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Julio Vera breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 28th minute Cristian Sancho shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Anthony Sacchi saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in Civetta Calcio's zone, Cristian Sancho stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Anthony Sacchi came out of the goal and Cristian Sancho tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. A collision led to Civetta Calcio getting a freekick after 34 minutes play. Sertaç Cansefa hit a great ball. In the 35th match minute, Civetta Calcio was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Octavio Atarrabi to maneuver through the defense. The audience thought a goal was coming when Francesco Totti got free with Julio Vera in the 37th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 38 minutes into the match, Civetta Calcio's goal looked a bit too open when Daniel Zorita came free, but Anthony Sacchi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Anthony Sacchi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Daniel Zorita in the 39th minute of the match. After having played for 42 minutes, Daniel Zorita managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Ecuador's supporters crossed their fingers, but Daniel Zorita was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 46th minute Daniele Danza shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Julio Vera saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Bram Cockx's late challenge caught a Ecuador's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Bram Cockx helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to Civetta Calcio getting a freekick after 47 minutes play. Bram Cockx hit a great ball. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.
When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Daniel Zorita made a kick off. The supporters of Civetta Calcio booed when Ecuador was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 52 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cristian Sancho didn't get a good kick on the ball. Thanks to some nice moves Daniel Zorita could shoot a difficult shot in the 55th minute, which Anthony Sacchi however easily saved by the left post. With a little luck, Civetta Calcio's Anthony Sacchi got control of the ball when Daniel Zorita tried to sneak it across the goal line. Civetta Calcio's Anthony Sacchi proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 60th minute of the match, managed to save Civetta Calcio from getting a goal against them. Civetta Calcio's Anthony Sacchi proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 68th minute of the match, managed to save Civetta Calcio from getting a goal against them. 69 minutes into the match, Civetta Calcio's goal looked a bit too open when Cristian Sancho came free, but Anthony Sacchi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Anthony Sacchi made an important save on a dangerous shot by Cristian Sancho in the 73rd minute. Francesco Totti fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 76th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Julio Vera having to interfere. Civetta Calcio's Baba Paaby was substituted for Emanuele Corsi. Daniel Zorita could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 84th minute of the match, but Anthony Sacchi made a huge save. Baba Paaby charged in rather forcefully in the 86th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Baba Paaby the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Baba Paaby kicked well hit freekick during the 86th minute of the match. After some careless play in the Ecuador defense, Daniele Danza kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Julio Vera. The Ecuador fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Julio Vera should have stopped the shot. A hard shot 91 in the game by Cristian Sancho from a close distance when the talented Anthony Sacchi managed to make a qualified save. Civetta Calcio's players were relieved. Santiago Pes hit a great freekick 92 minutes into the match. The supporters of Ecuador booed when Civetta Calcio was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 94 match minutes in a wonderful position. Santiago Pes didn't get a good kick on the ball. When the match was over Ecuador could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than Civetta Calcio throughout the match.
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