Friendly League

Romolo Di Reto
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Arturo Cherubini kicked off to start the match. Valter Snäll hit a great freekick 3 minutes into the match. Ciccio De Simone's late challenge caught a The Heren Istarion's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Ciccio De Simone helped the player get up and apologised. In the 11th minute, Pio Padre hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Cristo Kane made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Dennis Berglund in the 13th minute of play. 15 minutes into the match, Arturo Cherubini dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Kaj Jönsson, 1-0. Kaj Jönsson made a fantastic save in the 22nd minute, when Arturo Cherubini sent off a good shot on target. In the 23rd match minute, The Heren Istarion was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Joar Helström to maneuver through the defense. If Attilio Granata had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 24th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. After 26 played minutes Sao Brasola got a freekick which was hit by Alberigo Giuliani. Dennis Berglund hit a great freekick 37 minutes into the match. Villiam Juhlin took the ball and in the 45 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Cristo Kane. Cristo Kane dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-1. After having played for 48 minutes, Georg Blomberg managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. The Heren Istarion's supporters crossed their fingers, but Georg Blomberg was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Dennis Berglund was the one to do the kick off. After a rather tough play, The Heren Istarion's Jakob Andreasson got a free kick in the 54th minute. Anthony Tristezza hit a great freekick 56 minutes into the match. With a little luck, Sao Brasola's Cristo Kane got control of the ball when Villiam Juhlin tried to sneak it across the goal line. Jakob Andreasson kicked well hit freekick during the 57th minute of the match. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Johan Vik during the 70th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, The Heren Istarion's Johan Vik got a free kick in the 70th minute. The crowd rose to their feet as The Heren Istarion's Georg Blomberg slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Cristo Kane. That made the score 1-3 after 74 minutes of play. Pio Padre kicked well hit freekick during the 77th minute of the match. Alberigo Giuliani's late challenge caught a The Heren Istarion's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Alberigo Giuliani helped the player get up and apologised. Alberigo Giuliani kicked well hit freekick during the 82nd minute of the match. Cristo Kane was in exellent shape and made a fantastic save when he, in the 83rd minute of the match, managed to get hold of the ball after a long shot from Kenneth Åkesson. Sao Brasola's Cristo Kane proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 85th minute of the match, managed to save Sao Brasola from getting a goal against them. In the 87th minute, Pio Padre hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Attilio Granata charged in rather forcefully in the 88th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Attilio Granata the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Attilio Granata struck a weak shot in the 92nd minute. Kaj Jönsson didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Sao Brasola. After 96 minutes of play Sao Brasola's Alberigo Giuliani was too eager in his attempt to stop his opponent and brought him down. With that he got his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. Alberigo Giuliani kicked well hit freekick during the 97th minute of the match.