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Spectators: 7231 (Terracing: 5425, Seating: 1663, VIP seats: 143) Vides Udine's Elia Torelli started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Elia Torelli fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 8th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Franco Manna having to interfere. If Amerigo Ciccone had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 12th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a defensive mix-up in Marcon FC's zone, Elia Torelli stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Franco Manna came out of the goal and Elia Torelli tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. If Amerigo Ciccone had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 21st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Franco Cicchinelli showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Anthony Giammarino, who was totally free with the ball in the 23rd minute. Amerigo Ciccone fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 24th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Franco Cicchinelli having to interfere. If Elia Torelli had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 28th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Elia Torelli fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 30th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Franco Manna having to interfere. 38 minutes into the game, Carmine Cicchinelli was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Vides Udine's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Marcon FC the free kick. Carmine Cicchinelli hit a great freekick 38 minutes into the match. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Dennis Petrocchi during the 43rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. If Carmine Cicchinelli had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 46th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Elia Torelli sent away a hard shot on goal in the 49th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Anthony Giammarino was the one to do the kick off. Franco Cicchinelli showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Anthony Giammarino, who was totally free with the ball in the 59th minute. Amerigo Ciccone charged in rather forcefully in the 65th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Amerigo Ciccone the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. 66 minutes into the game, Elia Torelli recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Franco Manna. Elia Torelli showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-1. An unexpectedly hard shot by Amerigo Ciccone in the 71st minute of play forced Vides Udine's goalkeeper Franco Cicchinelli to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Franco Cicchinelli took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Anthony Giammarino, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a defensive mix-up in Vides Udine's zone, Amerigo Ciccone stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Franco Cicchinelli came out of the goal and Amerigo Ciccone tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The audience was convinced that Elia Torelli's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Franco Manna was relentless in the 84th minute of the game. Dennis Petrocchi received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 90th minute. Franco Cicchinelli tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Franco Manna took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Elia Torelli, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Dennis Petrocchi got his second yellow card in the match during the 93rd minute which meant that he had to leave the ground. The supporters of Vides Udine booed when Marcon FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 94 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dennis Petrocchi didn't get a good kick on the ball. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Vides Udine had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.