League

Il Principe
Spectators: 7713 (Terracing: 5786, Seating: 1774, VIP seats: 153) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Franco Lozzi kicked off to start the match. 3 minutes into the match, Madama Bianconera's Arturo Rainaldi sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Bruno Pietropaolo narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Emanuele Puddu could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 6th minute of the match, but Bruno Pietropaolo made a huge save. In the 7th minute Emanuele Puddu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Bruno Pietropaolo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 10 minutes into the match, CSKA Roma's goalkeeper Bruno Pietropaolo had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Bruno Panico. 15 minutes into the game, Cosimo Mannucci was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. CSKA Roma's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Madama Bianconera the free kick. In a very dangerous position, a player in CSKA Roma fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 14th minute. Penalty! Bruno Pietropaolo had in the 16thth minute some difficulties stopping Antonio Toppi's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. In the 18th minute Emanuele Ritacco shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Edmondo Romagnoli saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Bruno Pietropaolo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Antonio Toppi, who was totally free with the ball in the 33rd minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Emanuele Ritacco in the 38th minute of play forced Madama Bianconera's goalkeeper Edmondo Romagnoli to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 40th minute, Bruno Panico left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Madama Bianconera fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-0. Antonio Toppis short, quick shot in the 46thth minute got Bruno Pietropaolo to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 1-0.

In the 51st minute, Bruno Panico had to be helped off the field due to a pulled leg muscle. When Eugenio Pavia fell near the penalty area in the 51st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored CSKA Roma's protests and gave Eugenio Pavia a yellow card for diving instead. In the 51st minute, Eugenio Pavia hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When Madama Bianconera's Antonio Toppi in the 53rd minute got a chance for a shot 53rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye CSKA Roma's goalie prevented a goal. A collision led to CSKA Roma getting a freekick after 55 minutes play. Emanuele Ritacco hit a great ball. Edmondo Romagnoli made a fantastic save in the 58th minute, when Donato Palumbo sent off a good shot on target. If Franco Lozzi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 61st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 63 minutes, Emanuele Ritacco mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the CSKA Roma and the Madama Bianconera players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of Madama Bianconera booed when CSKA Roma was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 63 match minutes in a wonderful position. Emanuele Ritacco didn't get a good kick on the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Antonio Toppi in the 66th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Bruno Pietropaolo prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After having played for 77 minutes, Emanuele Ritacco managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. CSKA Roma's supporters crossed their fingers, but Emanuele Ritacco was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. CSKA Roma's Bruno Pietropaolo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Arturo Rainaldi in the 79th minute of play. A collision led to CSKA Roma getting a freekick after 80 minutes play. Donato Palumbo hit a great ball. Fortunato Fantozzi recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 84th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. CSKA Roma's Bruno Pietropaolo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Antonio Toppi in the 86th minute of play. After 87 minutes, Franco Lozzi mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the CSKA Roma and the Madama Bianconera players grew even worse after the yellow card. A collision led to CSKA Roma getting a freekick after 87 minutes play. Franco Lozzi hit a great ball. Fortunato Fantozzi hit a great freekick 88 minutes into the match. Madama Bianconera walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.