Friendly League

XMAS park
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) XMAS's Ennio De Nardis 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. Concetto Garibaldi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Maximino Ofelio, who was totally free with the ball in the 2nd minute. Concetto Garibaldi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bernardo Romeo in the 5th minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Maximino Ofelio in the 6th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Concetto Garibaldi saved XMAS from getting behind. Primitivo Salomone made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ennio De Nardis in the 9th minute of play. XMAS's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Ferruccio Cesaroni in the 10th minute. XMAS's Ferruccio Cesaroni was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Primitivo Salomone in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Concetto Garibaldi came out of the goal in the 14th minute to try and stop a shot by SAN LORENZO FC's Maximino Ofelio. But to his dismay, Maximino Ofelio quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-1. After 18 played minutes XMAS got a freekick which was hit by Angelo Pallotta. An unexpectedly hard shot by Maximino Ofelio in the 20th minute of play forced XMAS's goalkeeper Concetto Garibaldi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Concetto Garibaldi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Maximino Ofelio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When the match clock showed 23 minutes, the score became 0-2 when Maximino Ofelio sped through XMAS's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Concetto Garibaldi. Roberto Lorenz kicked well hit freekick during the 26th minute of the match. 34 minutes into the game, Christian Zaccardi recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Primitivo Salomone. Christian Zaccardi showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-2. Siro Paio hit a great freekick 37 minutes into the match. 38 minutes into the match, SAN LORENZO FC's goalkeeper Primitivo Salomone had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Christian Zaccardi. After a rather tough play, XMAS's Ferruccio Cesaroni got a free kick in the 41st minute. After having played for 42 minutes, Clodoveo Vellito managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. SAN LORENZO FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Clodoveo Vellito was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 45 minutes into the game, SAN LORENZO FC's Maximino Ofelio nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Concetto Garibaldi made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-3.

The wind increased when Maximino Ofelio made the kick off in the second half. Bernardo Romeo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 50th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Concetto Garibaldi having to interfere. In the 52nd match minute, XMAS was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Eugenio Casiraghi to maneuver through the defense. Primitivo Salomone showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Christian Zaccardi in the 59th minute of the match. When Maximino Ofelio came up free with the goalie in the 62nd minute, the SAN LORENZO FC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Maximino Ofelio couldn't finish the play. XMAS's Angelo Pallotta got a good chance for a goal in the 65th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After 67 minutes, Maximino Ofelio made it 1-4 with a short kick to the right side. XMAS's Concetto Garibaldi tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Roberto Lorenz kicked well hit freekick during the 78th minute of the match. Bernardo Romeo's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Concetto Garibaldi firmly grabbed it by the left post.