Friendly League

Asti Stadium
Spectators: 37 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Youri Djorkaeff made the kick off which started today's match. Youri Djorkaeff received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 4th minute. Michele Di Gregorio tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Michele Di Gregorio took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Guillaume Minier, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Alvise Caporale hit a great freekick 7 minutes into the match. Sébastien Milliot kicked well hit freekick during the 8th minute of the match. Eurospeed Asti's Michele Di Gregorio played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Edmond Kubiak in the 11th minute of play. 12 minutes into the match, Avel Vat's goal looked a bit too open when Andrea Trinca came free, but Moïse Labruyère reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 16 played minutes, Avel Vat's Youri Djorkaeff shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Avel Vat reached it. After 18 minutes, Marco Nugues mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Avel Vat and the Eurospeed Asti players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 17 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Avel Vat! After 19 minutes Avel Vat's goalkeeper Moïse Labruyère managed, with a little bit of luck, save Alberto Luciano's penalty, on his right side after a tricky shot. In the 19th minute, Alberto Luciano ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Moïse Labruyère was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-0. Federico Colecchia recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 21st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Youri Djorkaeff in the 22nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Michele Di Gregorio prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 28 minutes into the game, Federico Gatti was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Eurospeed Asti's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Avel Vat the free kick. After a rather tough play, Eurospeed Asti's Federico Gatti got a free kick in the 29th minute. When Avel Vat's Youri Djorkaeff in the 35th minute got a chance for a shot 35th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Eurospeed Asti's goalie prevented a goal. 39 minutes into the match, Federico Colecchia dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Moïse Labruyère, 2-0. After 42 played minutes Avel Vat got a freekick which was hit by Youri Djorkaeff. Geoffrey Estienne's late challenge caught a Eurospeed Asti's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Geoffrey Estienne helped the player get up and apologised. In the 44th minute, Geoffrey Estienne hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-0 at half-time.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Federico Colecchia to strike the kick off in the second half. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Youri Djorkaeff in the 52nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Michele Di Gregorio prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Federico Colecchia hit a great freekick 57 minutes into the match. Eurospeed Asti's Michele Di Gregorio played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Youri Djorkaeff in the 62nd minute of play. Michele Di Gregorio made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Guillaume Minier in the 68th minute of play. Moïse Labruyère showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alvise Caporale in the 69th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Guillaume Minier in the 70th minute of play forced Eurospeed Asti's goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 71st match minute, Eurospeed Asti was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Federico Gatti to maneuver through the defense. After a rather tough play, Eurospeed Asti's Ermanno Renzi got a free kick in the 72nd minute. Youri Djorkaeff could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 72nd minute of the match, but Michele Di Gregorio made a huge save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Youri Djorkaeff in the 73rd minute of play forced Eurospeed Asti's goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Avel Vat's Moïse Labruyère played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Federico Colecchia in the 75th minute of play. Youri Djorkaeff who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 77thth minute tested the skills of Michele Di Gregorio when he managed to save the team from getting behind. In the 78th minute, Ermanno Renzi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After some fancy dribbling in the 83rd minute, Geoffrey Estienne managed to get in a good position for a shot. Avel Vat's supporters rose to their feet, but Geoffrey Estienne was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Michele Di Gregorio breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. An unexpectedly hard shot by Guillaume Minier in the 84th minute of play forced Eurospeed Asti's goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 86 minutes into the match, Eurospeed Asti's goal looked a bit too open when Guillaume Minier came free, but Michele Di Gregorio reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Ermanno Renzi fell near the penalty area in the 93rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Eurospeed Asti's protests and gave Ermanno Renzi a yellow card for diving instead.