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Kleanthis Vikelidis
Spectators: 8596 (Terracing: 6448, Seating: 1977, VIP seats: 171) Felice Di Mario sent away a hard shot on goal in the 3rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Giampaolo Pazzini came free with the goalkeeper in the 6th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Alex Pierucci could save by the left post. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Giampaolo Pazzini in the 7th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Alex Pierucci prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Biagio Polo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Federico Valcareggi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to Aris Salonicco FC getting a freekick after 8 minutes play. Ferdinando Cacciatore hit a great ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Felice Di Mario in the 15th minute of play forced Aris Salonicco FC's goalkeeper Biagio Polo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 16th minute, Giampaolo Pazzini made a precise shot to the right of Alex Pierucci. Sambughe's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-0. After 24 played minutes Sambughe got a freekick which was hit by Millrick Haedo. 25 minutes into the match, Aris Salonicco FC's Giampaolo Pazzini sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Alex Pierucci narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Aris Salonicco FC's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Comunardo Brunelli in the 31st minute. After taking down the ball on Aris Salonicco FC's corner Comunardo Brunelli fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Alex Pierucci quite easily take care of the ball. Biagio Polo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Christian Clementi, who was totally free with the ball in the 34th minute. 34 minutes into the match, Aris Salonicco FC's goal looked a bit too open when Christian Clementi came free, but Biagio Polo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The audience was convinced that Federico Valcareggi's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Biagio Polo was relentless in the 35th minute of the game. In the 40th minute, Semjon Gerster hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Giampaolo Pazzini in the 42nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Alex Pierucci prevented the ball from getting in the gole. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 1-0 at half-time.

The wind increased when Giampaolo Pazzini made the kick off in the second half. With a little luck, Aris Salonicco FC's Biagio Polo got control of the ball when Federico Valcareggi tried to sneak it across the goal line. Biagio Polo made an important save on a dangerous shot by Federico Valcareggi in the 53rd minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Giampaolo Pazzini in the 54th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Alex Pierucci saved Sambughe from getting behind. Sambughe's Alex Pierucci played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bernardo De Sisti in the 56th minute of play. Sambughe's Flavinho Meirelles was substituted for Christian Clementi. The corner ended in Leon Oso almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Aris Salonicco FC's Biagio Polo did a great save. Semjon Gerster fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 63rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Biagio Polo having to interfere. Aris Salonicco FC's Federico Cardano was substituted for Giampaolo Pazzini. Leon Oso could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 68th minute of the match, but Biagio Polo made a huge save. A hard shot 70 in the game by Federico Valcareggi from a close distance when the talented Biagio Polo managed to make a qualified save. Aris Salonicco FC's players were relieved. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Federico Cardano in the 72nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Alex Pierucci saved Sambughe from getting behind. Alex Pierucci stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Federico Cardano's shot from short distance in the 74th minute. After 75 minutes Sambughe's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Comunardo Brunelli who took care of the corner kick. After 76 minutes, Flavinho Meirelles mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Sambughe and the Aris Salonicco FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 76th minute, Flavinho Meirelles hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When Aris Salonicco FC's Federico Cardano in the 78th minute got a chance for a shot 78th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Sambughe's goalie prevented a goal. Alex Pierucci stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Federico Cardano's shot from short distance in the 83rd minute. 87 minutes into the game, Enrico Cera was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Aris Salonicco FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Sambughe the free kick. The supporters of Sambughe booed when Aris Salonicco FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 87 match minutes in a wonderful position. Enrico Cera didn't get a good kick on the ball. Biagio Polo acted impressively in front of the goal and made a superb save when he, in the 88th minute, took the ball on the long shot from Federico Valcareggi. The audience was convinced that Federico Cardano's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Alex Pierucci was relentless in the 90th minute of the game. Franco Bergomi hit a great freekick 91 minutes into the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Federico Cardano in the 94th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Alex Pierucci prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Aris Salonicco FC's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.