League

Stadio Palermo
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Amos Pennetta started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. In the 4th minute Cristiano Domenghini shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Alfredo Catini saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Alberigo Franco fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 6th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Anfilogino Costacurta having to interfere. When Antonio Domina fell near the penalty area in the 13th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Merlaschio's protests and gave Antonio Domina a yellow card for diving instead. Antonio Domina kicked well hit freekick during the 14th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Merlaschio's Cristiano Domenghini got a free kick in the 15th minute. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 18th minute of the game. One of Merlaschio:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Palermo AFC:s goal. Aldo Teodori walked up to take care of the penalty kick. He was aiming for the top corner, but the ball went just outside the post. In the 22nd minute, Amos Pennetta got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Alberigo Franco sent away a hard shot on goal in the 23rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 25 minutes into the game, Edmondo Albanesi cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Alfredo Catini was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Merlaschio's Anfilogino Costacurta proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 29th minute of the match, managed to save Merlaschio from getting a goal against them. After a rather tough play, Merlaschio's Beppe Demaria got a free kick in the 30th minute. Amos Pennetta sent away a hard shot on goal in the 31st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 33 minutes into the match, Palermo AFC's Alberigo Franco sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Anfilogino Costacurta narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 36th minute, Edmondo Albanesi made a precise shot to the right of Alfredo Catini. Palermo AFC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-2. In the 40th minute Cristiano Domenghini shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Alfredo Catini saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 47 minutes into the match, Merlaschio's goal looked a bit too open when Amos Pennetta came free, but Anfilogino Costacurta reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Alfredo Catini showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cristiano Domenghini in the 48th minute of the match. After the first half Merlaschio were leading 0-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Cristiano Domenghini fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 54th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Alfredo Catini having to interfere. Cristiano Domenghini sent away a hard shot on goal in the 56th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Cristiano Domenghini sent away a hard shot on goal in the 60th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Anfilogino Costacurta took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Amos Pennetta, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a defensive mix-up in Merlaschio's zone, Amos Pennetta stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Anfilogino Costacurta came out of the goal and Amos Pennetta tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 69 minutes into the match, Merlaschio's goal looked a bit too open when Alberigo Franco came free, but Anfilogino Costacurta reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Antonio Domina got his second yellow card in the match during the 70th minute which meant that he had to leave the ground. A collision led to Merlaschio getting a freekick after 71 minutes play. Antonio Domina hit a great ball. After recieving a nice pass, Palermo AFC's Aldo Teodori tried to score from far away in the 74th minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. In the 76th minute, Ermanno Nicolo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 77 minutes into the game, Amos Pennetta cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-2. Anfilogino Costacurta was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 80 minutes into the game, Edmondo Albanesi cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-3. Alfredo Catini was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. The supporters of Palermo AFC booed when Merlaschio was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 83 match minutes in a wonderful position. Domenico Buccella didn't get a good kick on the ball. Alberigo Franco fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 85th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Anfilogino Costacurta having to interfere. 88 minutes into the match, Merlaschio's goal looked a bit too open when Amos Pennetta came free, but Anfilogino Costacurta reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Palermo AFC's Alberigo Franco got a good chance for a goal in the 92nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 93rd minute, Cristiano Domenghini hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Merlaschio eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.