League

Cardenzan Arena
Spectators: 9178 (Terracing: 6885, Seating: 2111, VIP seats: 182) Emanuele Morelli started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Fabiano Rago took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Egil Sjögren, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 6 minutes into the match, Montesacro FC's goal looked a bit too open when Emanuele Morelli came free, but Giacomo Casanova reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. If Egil Sjögren had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 8th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Egil Sjögren in the 8th minute of play forced LIVIOFOREVER's goalkeeper Fabiano Rago to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Fabiano Rago made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Egil Sjögren in the 9th minute of play. Giacomo Casanova made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Emanuele Morelli in the 15th minute of play. LIVIOFOREVER's Fabiano Rago played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Loco Palermo in the 17th minute of play. 19 minutes into the game, Iordache Pandrea threw the ball into play from the sideline. Montesacro FC's Paolo Rossi quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Fabiano Rago showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Egil Sjögren, who was totally free with the ball in the 20th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Egil Sjögren in the 22nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Fabiano Rago prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Giacomo Casanova was out of position in the 24 minute of play, and Carmine Milani capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Carmine Milani really showed his touch with that goal: 1-0. Giancarlo Antognoni could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 27th minute of the match, but Giacomo Casanova made a huge save. Alberto Giacometti could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 34th minute of the match, but Giacomo Casanova made a huge save. Fabiano Rago made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Loco Palermo in the 37th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Egil Sjögren in the 42nd minute of play forced LIVIOFOREVER's goalkeeper Fabiano Rago to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 44 minutes into the match, Loco Palermo had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Fabiano Rago. LIVIOFOREVER's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Loco Palermo was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1.

The wind increased when Loco Palermo made the kick off in the second half. Fabiano Rago made an important save on a dangerous shot by Egil Sjögren in the 51st minute. Egil Sjögren's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Fabiano Rago read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 55th minute of play. Fabiano Rago showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Loco Palermo in the 57th minute of the match. Egil Sjögren sent away a hard shot on goal in the 59th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 59th minute Loco Palermo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Fabiano Rago saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 64 minutes into the game, LIVIOFOREVER's Giuliano Galfrè nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Giacomo Casanova made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-1. Montesacro FC's Anthony Del Gatto was substituted for Paolo Rossi. After 68 played minutes LIVIOFOREVER got a freekick which was hit by Carmine Milani. After some careless play in the LIVIOFOREVER defense, Egil Sjögren kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Fabiano Rago. The LIVIOFOREVER fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Fabiano Rago should have stopped the shot. Carmine Milani kicked well hit freekick during the 72nd minute of the match. LIVIOFOREVER's Fabiano Rago played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Loco Palermo in the 73rd minute of play. Iordache Pandrea charged in rather forcefully in the 75th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Iordache Pandrea the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 75 played minutes LIVIOFOREVER got a freekick which was hit by Iordache Pandrea. 85 minutes into the match, Loco Palermo had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Fabiano Rago. LIVIOFOREVER's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Loco Palermo was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-3. Dante Chabot kicked well hit freekick during the 92nd minute of the match. In the 92nd minute, Juliusz Julien 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. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Montesacro FC eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.