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Stadio Miramare MF
Spectators: 8499 (Terracing: 6375, Seating: 1955, VIP seats: 169) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Mateusz Smolarek started the match with the kick off. Manfredonia Calcio 1932's Alfredo Torelli played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Fedele Alessandrini in the 9th minute of play. When Deportivo De La Prugna's Fedele Alessandrini in the 10th minute got a chance for a shot 10th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Manfredonia Calcio 1932's goalie prevented a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ranko Tocos in the 16th minute of play forced Manfredonia Calcio 1932's goalkeeper Alfredo Torelli to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Alfredo Torelli stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Ranko Tocos's shot from short distance in the 16th minute. After 17 minutes Manfredonia Calcio 1932's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Alfredo Mastrocola who took care of the corner kick. Alessandro Del Piero hit a great freekick 18 minutes into the match. When Carlo Pellecchia came up free with the goalie in the 19th minute, the Deportivo De La Prugna fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Carlo Pellecchia couldn't finish the play. Alfredo Torelli took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Fedele Alessandrini, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Deportivo De La Prugna's Alfonso Nicolini played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mateusz Smolarek in the 24th minute of play. Manfredonia Calcio 1932 were awarded a corner in the 25th minute after Deportivo De La Prugna's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Alessandro Del Piero took the corner. Alfredo Torelli showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fedele Alessandrini, who was totally free with the ball in the 28th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Carlo Pellecchia in the 31st minute of play forced Manfredonia Calcio 1932's goalkeeper Alfredo Torelli to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ernesto Giandomenico was extremely unlucky when he, in the 33rd minute, took a shot that hit the right post and went out. Mateusz Smolarek could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 34th minute of the match, but Alfonso Nicolini made a huge save. 34 minutes into the game, Manfredonia Calcio 1932's Mateusz Smolarek nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Alfonso Nicolini made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. Carlo Pellecchia took the ball and in the 37 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Alfredo Torelli. Alfredo Torelli 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. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alfredo Mastrocola in the 46th minute of play forced Manfredonia Calcio 1932's goalkeeper Alfredo Torelli to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Alfredo Torelli took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alfredo Mastrocola, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 1-2 lead.

In the 51stth minute of the game Alessandro Del Piero who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Deportivo De La Prugna's Alfonso Nicolini was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Deportivo De La Prugna's Alfonso Nicolini played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mateusz Smolarek in the 52nd minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Mateusz Smolarek in the 55th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Alfonso Nicolini prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Manfredonia Calcio 1932's Mateusz Smolarek got a good chance for a goal in the 57th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ernesto Giandomenico in the 58th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Alfonso Nicolini saved Deportivo De La Prugna from getting behind. Alfredo Torelli showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fedele Alessandrini, who was totally free with the ball in the 61st minute. Manfredonia Calcio 1932's Alfredo Torelli proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 67th minute of the match, managed to save Manfredonia Calcio 1932 from getting a goal against them. Alfonso Nicolini came out of the goal in the 73rd minute to try and stop a shot by Manfredonia Calcio 1932's Mateusz Smolarek. But to his dismay, Mateusz Smolarek quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 2-2. 77 minutes into the match, Manfredonia Calcio 1932's goalkeeper Alfredo Torelli had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Ranko Tocos. Mateusz Smolarek received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 80th minute. Alfonso Nicolini tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Manfredonia Calcio 1932's Jagad Te Vrede was substituted for Ernesto Giandomenico. After 82 played minutes Deportivo De La Prugna got a freekick which was hit by Fedele Alessandrini. In the 83rdth minute of the game Mateusz Smolarek who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Deportivo De La Prugna's Alfonso Nicolini was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Alessandro Del Piero kicked well hit freekick during the 86th minute of the match. The audience was convinced that Fedele Alessandrini's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Alfredo Torelli was relentless in the 87th minute of the game. When Deportivo De La Prugna's Fedele Alessandrini in the 87th minute got a chance for a shot 87th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Manfredonia Calcio 1932's goalie prevented a goal. The supporters of Manfredonia Calcio 1932 booed when Deportivo De La Prugna was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 90 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ranko Tocos didn't get a good kick on the ball. Manfredonia Calcio 1932 made a substitution. Eugenio Ballerini replaced Mateusz Smolarek. In the 91st minute, Ranko Tocos hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Eugenio Ballerini in the 92nd minute of play forced Deportivo De La Prugna's goalkeeper Alfonso Nicolini to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 95th minute, Bernt Benett hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field.