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SALAS
Spectators: 7372 (Terracing: 5530, Seating: 1695, VIP seats: 147) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Enzo Minati started the match with the kick off. Donato Pasinati blasted a shot towards the goal in the 12th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Enzo Zoccolo having to make a save. When Fabio Di Luzio came up free with the goalie in the 14th minute, the Montegrazie FC 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 Fabio Di Luzio couldn't finish the play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Felice Galliani in the 15th minute of play forced SALAS's goalkeeper Cristoforo Madaio to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Cristoforo Madaio showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Enzo Minati, who was totally free with the ball in the 17th minute. Cristoforo Madaio showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fabio Di Luzio, who was totally free with the ball in the 19th minute. The audience was convinced that Enzo Minati's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Cristoforo Madaio was relentless in the 20th minute of the game. Donato Pasinati in the 24thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Enzo Zoccolo, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Ciro Oddi kicked well hit freekick during the 26th minute of the match. In the 32nd minute, Fabio Di Luzio left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Montegrazie FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bianco Atroce in the 37th minute of play forced SALAS's goalkeeper Cristoforo Madaio to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of Montegrazie FC booed when SALAS was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 38 match minutes in a wonderful position. Filippo Cavallucci didn't get a good kick on the ball. Cristoforo Madaio showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Enzo Minati in the 39th minute of the match. If Donato Pasinati had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 45th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Arturo Tagliente kicked well hit freekick during the 47th minute of the match. Disappointed in the 0-1 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The wind increased when Donato Pasinati made the kick off in the second half. Cristoforo Madaio showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Enzo Minati, who was totally free with the ball in the 63rd minute. Fabio Di Luzio came free with the goalkeeper in the 66th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Cristoforo Madaio could save by the left post. The audience was convinced that Donato Pasinati's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Enzo Zoccolo was relentless in the 67th minute of the game. In the 70th match minute, SALAS was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Arturo Tagliente to maneuver through the defense. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Damiano Baratta during the 72nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 72nd minute, Damiano Baratta hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The attack was good, but when Enzo Minati in the 75th minute was about to shoot he didn't kick quite good enough and the ball went high over goal. In the 77th minute, one of SALAS:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for SALAS. When the match had been going on for 78 minutes, Montegrazie FC's Andrea Speranza got an opportunity to shoot a penalty. He stayed cool and waited for the goalkeeper to move, before he confidently shot the ball into the goal, to the left of Cristoforo Madaio. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Donato Pasinati in the 82nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Enzo Zoccolo prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Enzo Zoccolo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Donato Pasinati, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of SALAS booed when Montegrazie FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 84 match minutes in a wonderful position. Bianco Atroce didn't get a good kick on the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 87th minute, Donato Pasinati managed to get in a good position for a shot. SALAS's supporters rose to their feet, but Donato Pasinati was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Enzo Zoccolo breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 89thth minute of the game Donato Pasinati who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Montegrazie FC's Enzo Zoccolo was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 93rd match minute, SALAS was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Edmondo Mian to maneuver through the defense. Cristoforo Madaio took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Enzo Minati, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. During the 95th minute of the match Damiano Baratta completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Damiano Baratta a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. A collision led to SALAS getting a freekick after 96 minutes play. Damiano Baratta hit a great ball. Cristoforo Madaio made an important save on a dangerous shot by Fabio Di Luzio in the 98th minute. Fabio Di Luzio recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 99th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Montegrazie FC had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.