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Stadio Lardiano
Spectators: 7231 (Terracing: 5425, Seating: 1663, VIP seats: 143) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Arrigo Di Croce got the match started through his kick off. Enrico Giandomenico's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Elia Furia read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 3rd minute of play. Aurelio Minichiello might have been able to make a better finish in the 5th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Felice Bravo. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Aurelio Minichiello ran back to his position shaking his head. After a rather tough play, Lardiano's Fabiano Vida got a free kick in the 6th minute. Arrigo Di Croce fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 7th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Felice Bravo having to interfere. After 9 played minutes Lardiano got a freekick which was hit by Enrico Giandomenico. Carlo Fortuna's long shot made the audience stand up and applaude when it rumbled by Felice Bravo on his right side and into the goal. 10 minutes into the game it was 0-1. 13 minutes into the game, Dario Fracassi cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Elia Furia was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Enrico Giandomenico struck a weak shot in the 18th minute. Elia Furia didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Lardiano. Arrigo Colombi hit a great freekick 20 minutes into the match. After having played for 21 minutes, Bianco Latini managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Lardiano's supporters crossed their fingers, but Bianco Latini was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Dario Fracassi received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 23rd minute. Elia Furia tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Dario Fracassi received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 27th minute. Elia Furia tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Aurelio Minichiello sent away a hard shot on goal in the 34th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Arrigo Di Croce fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 35th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Felice Bravo having to interfere. Aurelio Minichiello sent away a hard shot on goal in the 40th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 45th minute the ball was on its way in behind Lardiano's goalkeeper Felice Bravo, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Enrico Mauro to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 64th minute, Carter Larizza hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Aurelio Minichiello fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 66th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Felice Bravo having to interfere. Arrigo Di Croce received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 67th minute. Felice Bravo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 71st minute, Aurelio Minichiello left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Novegro AFC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-3. In the 75th minute, Enrico Mauro 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. Felice Bravo made an important save on a dangerous shot by Aurelio Minichiello in the 78th minute. Aurelio Minichiello who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 80thth minute tested the skills of Felice Bravo when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Arrigo Di Croce received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 82nd minute. Felice Bravo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Arrigo Di Croce in the 85th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Felice Bravo prevented the ball from getting in the gole. If Arrigo Di Croce had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 86th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Elia Furia showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Enrico Mauro, who was totally free with the ball in the 88th minute. Arrigo Di Croce received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 94th minute. Felice Bravo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 96th minute of the match, Aurelio Minichiello got a very nice opportunity to score, but Felice Bravo was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. Novegro AFC's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.