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Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Anthony Porreca made the kick off which started today's match. After a rather tough play, Sportiva Libera's Edoardo Giuliani got a free kick in the 2nd minute. When Anfilogino Pace came up free with the goalie in the 3rd minute, the Porporana 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 Anfilogino Pace couldn't finish the play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Anfilogino Pace in the 7th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ferdinando Biavati saved Sportiva Libera from getting behind. Anfilogino Pace kicked well hit freekick during the 10th minute of the match. In the 11th minute, Anthony Porreca made a precise shot to the right of Armando De Lellis. Porporana's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-0. In the 15th minute Antonio Del Vecchio shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ferdinando Biavati saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Bernardo Iachini kicked well hit freekick during the 19th minute of the match. Antonio Del Vecchio recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 20th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. When Comunardo Mazzola fell near the penalty area in the 28th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Porporana's protests and gave Comunardo Mazzola a yellow card for diving instead. Flavio Bisegna in the 30thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Armando De Lellis, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. 32 minutes into the game, Adriano Dossena was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Porporana's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Sportiva Libera the free kick. A collision led to Porporana getting a freekick after 32 minutes play. Adriano Dossena hit a great ball. In the 34th minute Anthony Porreca shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Armando De Lellis saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Ettore Maranzano's late challenge caught a Sportiva Libera's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Ettore Maranzano helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, Porporana's Ettore Maranzano got a free kick in the 34th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 35th minute, Flavio Bisegna managed to get in a good position for a shot. Sportiva Libera's supporters rose to their feet, but Flavio Bisegna was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Armando De Lellis breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Flavio Bisegna blasted a shot towards the goal in the 38th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Armando De Lellis having to make a save. A collision led to Sportiva Libera getting a freekick after 41 minutes play. Edoardo Giuliani hit a great ball. Antonio Del Vecchio sent away a hard shot on goal in the 45th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

The crowd rose to their feet as Anfilogino Pace kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Ferdinando Biavati. That made the score 1-1 in the 54 minute of play. 62 minutes into the game, Antonio Del Vecchio cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-2. Ferdinando Biavati was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. If Anfilogino Pace had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 73rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In a very dangerous position, a player in Sportiva Libera fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 75th minute. Penalty! The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Anthony Porreca during the 94th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 94 played minutes Sportiva Libera got a freekick which was hit by Anthony Porreca. Anthony Porreca took the ball and in the 97 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Armando De Lellis. Armando De Lellis dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 3-4. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Porporana had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.