Official Cup

Menduni Michelangelo
Spectators: 157 (Terracing: 118, Seating: 36, VIP seats: 3) Bernardino Vedillo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 4th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Zé Sabóia showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ettore Varglien, who was totally free with the ball in the 6th minute. Josué Gonçalves sent away a hard shot on goal in the 11th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Jairo Trancoso's late challenge caught a PICCOLE PESTI's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Jairo Trancoso helped the player get up and apologised. In the 14th minute, one of Saiko FC:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Saiko FC. 18 minutes into the match, Saiko FC's goalkeeper Zé Sabóia had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Bernardino Vedillo. In the 20th minute, Ettore Varglien made a precise shot to the right of Zé Sabóia. Saiko FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-0. After some fancy dribbling in the 25th minute, Ettore Varglien managed to get in a good position for a shot. PICCOLE PESTI's supporters rose to their feet, but Ettore Varglien was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Zé Sabóia breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Bernardino Vedillo's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 26thth minute, Zé Sabóia skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Miguel Orlondon took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Walmir Garcia, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Wesley Lira hit a great freekick 36 minutes into the match. When PICCOLE PESTI's Ettore Varglien in the 38th minute got a chance for a shot 38th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Saiko FC's goalie prevented a goal. Ettore Varglien recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 45th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 2-0 at half-time.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Eliseu Fonseca to make the kick off. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ettore Varglien in the 51st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Zé Sabóia prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When PICCOLE PESTI's Ettore Varglien in the 52nd minute got a chance for a shot 52nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Saiko FC's goalie prevented a goal. 53 minutes had been played when some careless play by Saiko FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Donato Dossena was slow to take the kick. During this time PICCOLE PESTI's players had a chance to rest. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ettore Varglien in the 55th minute of play forced Saiko FC's goalkeeper Zé Sabóia to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Eliseu Fonseca came free with the goalkeeper in the 58th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Miguel Orlondon could save by the left post. Zé Sabóia took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ettore Varglien, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Miguel Orlondon was out of position in the 63 minute of play, and Décio Dionísio capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Décio Dionísio really showed his touch with that goal: 2-1. 68 minutes into the match, Saiko FC's goal looked a bit too open when Ettore Varglien came free, but Zé Sabóia reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ettore Varglien in the 69th minute of play forced Saiko FC's goalkeeper Zé Sabóia to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In a very dangerous position, a player in Saiko FC fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 70th minute. Penalty! 74 minutes into the game, Wesley Lira threw the ball into play from the sideline. PICCOLE PESTI's Bernabe Urki quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Walmir Garcia charged in rather forcefully in the 75th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Walmir Garcia the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 76th minute, Amedeo Giacomini 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. Zé Sabóia showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Amedeo Giacomini, who was totally free with the ball in the 79th minute. PICCOLE PESTI's Miguel Orlondon proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 83rd minute of the match, managed to save PICCOLE PESTI from getting a goal against them. Amedeo Giacomini blasted a shot towards the goal in the 87th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Zé Sabóia having to make a save. 87 minutes into the match, Saiko FC's goal looked a bit too open when Amedeo Giacomini came free, but Zé Sabóia reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Zé Sabóia showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Amedeo Giacomini, who was totally free with the ball in the 89th minute. Amedeo Giacomini blasted a shot towards the goal in the 94th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Zé Sabóia having to make a save. Zé Sabóia took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Amedeo Giacomini, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. For all the effort they put into the match, the Saiko FC players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for PICCOLE PESTI.