League

Stadio Capo Falcone
Spectators: 8446 (Terracing: 6336, Seating: 1942, VIP seats: 168) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Andriy Shevchenko made the kick off which started today's match. In the 2nd minute, Farafulla FC's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Arrigo Iannucci fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. Concetto Petrella kicked well hit freekick during the 5th minute of the match. Ryan Portanares fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 6th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Antonello Ranieri having to interfere. 8 minutes into the match, Stintino FC's goal looked a bit too open when Felice Di Ruscio came free, but Antonello Ranieri reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Farafulla FC's Angelo Boni played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Angelo Bertoni in the 11th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ryan Portanares in the 13th minute of play forced Stintino FC's goalkeeper Antonello Ranieri to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a little luck, Farafulla FC's Angelo Boni got control of the ball when Alberto Iezzi tried to sneak it across the goal line. Behçet Alp hit a great freekick 18 minutes into the match. In the 26th minute, Andriy Shevchenko 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. Antonello Ranieri showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Andriy Shevchenko, who was totally free with the ball in the 34th minute. After 43 minutes of play, Stintino FC's Alberto Iezzi made it 1-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Angelo Boni was left in no man's land by his defense there! Armando Di Massimo's late challenge caught a Farafulla FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Armando Di Massimo helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Farafulla FC booed when Stintino FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 46 match minutes in a wonderful position. Armando Di Massimo didn't get a good kick on the ball.

The wind increased when Alberto Iezzi made the kick off in the second half. Through an outstanding action, after 54 minutes, Antonello Ranieri successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Behçet Alp came free with the goalkeeper in the 56th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Antonello Ranieri could save by the left post. With a little luck, Stintino FC's Antonello Ranieri got control of the ball when Andriy Shevchenko tried to sneak it across the goal line. Angelo Boni made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alberto Iezzi in the 65th minute of play. Angelo Boni made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alberto Iezzi in the 68th minute of play. A collision led to Stintino FC getting a freekick after 75 minutes play. Alberto Iezzi hit a great ball. Farafulla FC's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Andriy Shevchenko in the 79th minute. Andriy Shevchenko made a great header on Farafulla FC's corner, it was just that Stintino FC's Antonello Ranieri managed to reach the ball for a save. 84 minutes into the match, Stintino FC's goal looked a bit too open when Angelo Ceci came free, but Antonello Ranieri reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Mihăiţă Opriș hit a great freekick 86 minutes into the match. Angelo Ceci hit a great freekick 90 minutes into the match. Alvise Vittorio sent away a hard shot on goal in the 91st minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alberto Iezzi in the 93rd minute of play forced Farafulla FC's goalkeeper Angelo Boni to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Stintino FC were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Farafulla FC for a fine match.