Friendly League

Gigante de Phoenix
Spectators: 39 (Terracing: 30, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) El Canalla de Chicago's Clark Lindsey 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. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Clark Lindsey in the 3rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Federico Micarelli saved Maci FC from getting behind. The supporters of El Canalla de Chicago booed when Maci FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 5 match minutes in a wonderful position. Amos Tullio didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Clark Lindsey had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 9th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Francesco Porcu received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 14th minute. Jonah Peck tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Clark Lindsey received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Federico Micarelli came out and tried to block the shot, but Clark Lindsey slotted it home off the left post making it 2-0 in the 18th minute. Maci FC's Federico Micarelli played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Clark Lindsey in the 32nd minute of play. When El Canalla de Chicago's Clark Lindsey in the 36th minute got a chance for a shot 36th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Maci FC's goalie prevented a goal. 37 minutes into the game, Clark Lindsey cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 3-0. Federico Micarelli was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. A hard shot 42 in the game by Clark Lindsey from a close distance when the talented Federico Micarelli managed to make a qualified save. Maci FC's players were relieved. Maci FC's Federico Micarelli played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Clark Lindsey in the 46th minute of play. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 3-0.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Francesco Porcu made a kick off. Clark Lindsey scored 4-0 in the 54th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Federico Micarelli, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Clark Lindsey fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 58th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Federico Micarelli having to interfere. Kent Carney received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 63rd minute. Federico Micarelli tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. El Canalla de Chicago made a substitution. Scott Souza replaced Bernie Rosales. 74 minutes into the game, El Canalla de Chicago's Clark Lindsey nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Federico Micarelli made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 5-0. After a defensive mix-up in Maci FC's zone, Kent Carney stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Federico Micarelli came out of the goal and Kent Carney tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Bianco Fiorentino charged in rather forcefully in the 79th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Bianco Fiorentino the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Bianco Fiorentino kicked well hit freekick during the 79th minute of the match. Cristiano Di Sipio kicked well hit freekick during the 80th minute of the match. After having played for 81 minutes, Scott Souza managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. El Canalla de Chicago's supporters crossed their fingers, but Scott Souza was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Maci FC were furious when Camillo Croce was red carded, 83 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. Craig Rhoades placed the ball on the penalty spot and got himself ready to shoot. Post out! Scott Souza received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 87th minute. Federico Micarelli tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Federico Micarelli showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Clark Lindsey, who was totally free with the ball in the 97th minute.