Official Cup

Tana dei Grigi
Spectators: 162 (Terracing: 122, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) Lupi Grigi's Daniele Berardinelli 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. Federico Menna hit a great freekick 3 minutes into the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Dave Maiorano got free with Gilbert Pietras in the 6th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. When Iwan Lerych fell near the penalty area in the 7th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored RW AHLEN-KNURÓW's protests and gave Iwan Lerych a yellow card for diving instead. In the 7th minute, Iwan Lerych hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 8th minute, Daniele Berardinelli got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Antonello Contaldi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 10th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 11th match minute, RW AHLEN-KNURÓW was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Iwan Lerych to maneuver through the defense. Gilbert Pietras took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Antonello Contaldi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Gilbert Pietras showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Daniele Berardinelli, who was totally free with the ball in the 13th minute. 17 minutes into the match, RW AHLEN-KNURÓW's goal looked a bit too open when Dave Maiorano came free, but Gilbert Pietras reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The referee felt a red card was in order, 18 minutes into the game, when Sylwester Ludwa put in a rough tackle. The supporters of Lupi Grigi booed when RW AHLEN-KNURÓW was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 19 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sylwester Ludwa didn't get a good kick on the ball. RW AHLEN-KNURÓW's Olaf Raszkiewicz got a good chance for a goal in the 23rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Gilbert Pietras showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Daniele Berardinelli in the 24th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Lupi Grigi's Frank Borrelli got a free kick in the 29th minute. After 30 played minutes Lupi Grigi got a freekick which was hit by Dave Maiorano. Olaf Raszkiewicz hit a great freekick 33 minutes into the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Dominik Perkowski in the 36th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Alex Marzulli prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After some fancy dribbling in the 42nd minute, Dominik Perkowski managed to get in a good position for a shot. RW AHLEN-KNURÓW's supporters rose to their feet, but Dominik Perkowski was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Alex Marzulli breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Dave Maiorano's late challenge caught a RW AHLEN-KNURÓW's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Dave Maiorano helped the player get up and apologised. In the 47th match minute, Lupi Grigi was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dave Maiorano to maneuver through the defense. 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 Dominik Perkowski made a kick off. 53 minutes into the match, RW AHLEN-KNURÓW's goal looked a bit too open when Dave Maiorano came free, but Gilbert Pietras reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Dave Maiorano got his second yellow card in the match during the 53rd minute which meant that he had to leave the ground. Dave Maiorano kicked well hit freekick during the 54th minute of the match. Olaf Raszkiewicz blasted a shot towards the goal in the 59th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Alex Marzulli having to make a save. In the 72nd minute, Daniele Berardinelli left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Lupi Grigi fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-0. In the 79th match minute, RW AHLEN-KNURÓW was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Aureliusz Bierfass to maneuver through the defense. Dominik Perkowski struck a weak shot in the 81st minute. Alex Marzulli didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for RW AHLEN-KNURÓW. With a little luck, Lupi Grigi's Alex Marzulli got control of the ball when Olaf Raszkiewicz tried to sneak it across the goal line. If Dominik Perkowski had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 89th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Daniele Berardinelli hit a great freekick 93 minutes into the match. Olaf Raszkiewicz came free with the goalkeeper in the 95th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Alex Marzulli could save by the left post.