Official Cup

Saliceto Panaro
Spectators: 167 (Terracing: 126, Seating: 38, VIP seats: 3) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Anthony Tonon made the kick off which started today's match. Anthony Tonon sent away a hard shot on goal in the 7th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. An unexpectedly hard shot by Zé Pedro Mendes in the 10th minute of play forced LEBEG Team's goalkeeper Arrigo Talone to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 15th minute, Diego Mastrocola hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 16th minute of the match Waldemar Ramos shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Arrigo Talone showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Anthony Tonon in the 33rd minute of play forced Goblins F.C.'s goalkeeper Arnaldo de Carvalho to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Arnaldo de Carvalho made an important save on a dangerous shot by Achille Di Cesare in the 35th minute. 39 minutes into the match, Achille Di Cesare had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Arnaldo de Carvalho. Goblins F.C.'s manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Achille Di Cesare was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. Goblins F.C.'s defense didn't have a chance, in the 42nd minute, when Alberto Cavanna scored to the left of an out of position Arnaldo de Carvalho, making the score, 2-0. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-0.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Vivaldo Munhoz made a kick off. The audience was convinced that Anthony Tonon's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Arnaldo de Carvalho was relentless in the 55th minute of the game. In the 62nd match minute, Goblins F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Agostinho Borges to maneuver through the defense. After 64 played minutes LEBEG Team got a freekick which was hit by Anthony Tonon. LEBEG Team's Arrigo Talone played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Vivaldo Munhoz in the 68th minute of play. After 70 minutes, Diego Mastrocola mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the LEBEG Team and the Goblins F.C. players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 70 played minutes LEBEG Team got a freekick which was hit by Diego Mastrocola. Ciro Caniglia hit a great freekick 71 minutes into the match. Christian Gallucci hit a great freekick 71 minutes into the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 72nd minute, Waldemar Ramos managed to get in a good position for a shot. Goblins F.C.'s supporters rose to their feet, but Waldemar Ramos was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Arrigo Talone breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After 74 minutes, Zeca Carneiro mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Goblins F.C. and the LEBEG Team players grew even worse after the yellow card. After a rather tough play, Goblins F.C.'s Zeca Carneiro got a free kick in the 74th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Vivaldo Munhoz in the 78th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Arrigo Talone prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When Goblins F.C.'s Vivaldo Munhoz in the 78th minute got a chance for a shot 78th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye LEBEG Team's goalie prevented a goal. Goblins F.C.'s attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Waldemar Ramos in the 79th minute. Arrigo Talone acted impressively in front of the goal and made a superb save when he, in the 86th minute, took the ball on the long shot from Waldemar Ramos. Goblins F.C.'s players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.