Arena da Lua
Spectators: 7500 (Terracing: 5626,
Seating: 1725, VIP seats: 149) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Geovani do Nascimento got the match started through his kick off. Davide Guadagnoli sent away a hard shot on goal in the 3rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Răzvan Fințescu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Davide Guadagnoli, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Davide Guadagnoli in the 6th minute of play forced Lunáticos FC's goalkeeper Răzvan Fințescu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Edu Camargo in the 11th minute of play forced Gladiator FC's goalkeeper Aurelio Epifani to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 12th minute Davide Guadagnoli shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Răzvan Fințescu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Davide Guadagnoli received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 17th minute. Răzvan Fințescu tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 20th minute Davide Guadagnoli shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Răzvan Fințescu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 24th match minute, Gladiator FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dave Gambini to maneuver through the defense. After a rather tough play, Gladiator FC's Angelo Marchegiani got a free kick in the 26th minute. Lunáticos FC's Edu Camargo shoveled away a really nice long shot in the 27th minute of play. The shot was stopped by Aurelio Epifani but with some difficulty. Fernandinho Fontes kicked well hit freekick during the 28th minute of the match. Fernandinho Fontes 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 Aurelio Epifani, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Fabiano Tatangelo charged in rather forcefully in the 32nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Fabiano Tatangelo the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Fabiano Tatangelo hit a great freekick 32 minutes into the match. 34 minutes into the match, Gladiator FC's goal looked a bit too open when Zézinho Lago came free, but Aurelio Epifani reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Gladiator FC's Davide Guadagnoli in the 40th minute got a chance for a shot 40th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Lunáticos FC's goalie prevented a goal. Răzvan Fințescu stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Fabiano Tatangelo's shot from short distance in the 41st minute. After 43 minutes, Fabiano Rossi mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Gladiator FC and the Lunáticos FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 43rd minute, Fabiano Rossi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Bianco Carozza charged in rather forcefully in the 45th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Bianco Carozza the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 45th minute, Bianco Carozza hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Gladiator FC's Aurelio Epifani proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 46th minute of the match, managed to save Gladiator FC from getting a goal against them. The crowd rose to their feet as Lunáticos FC's Edu Camargo slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Aurelio Epifani. That made the score 1-0 after 48 minutes of play. Gladiator FC's Enzo Guaita was substituted for Dave Gambini. Af the end of the first half the score was 1-0. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.
The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Ferruccio Rinaldi stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Geovani do Nascimento hit a great freekick 55 minutes into the match. The supporters of Gladiator FC booed when Lunáticos FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 56 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jeremias Santos didn't get a good kick on the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Fabiano Tatangelo got free with Răzvan Fințescu in the 57th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 69th minute Fernandinho Fontes shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Aurelio Epifani saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a rather tough play, Gladiator FC's Aldo Ubriaco got a free kick in the 70th minute. After a rather tough play, Gladiator FC's Fabiano Tatangelo got a free kick in the 71st minute. Davide Guadagnoli sent away a hard shot on goal in the 76th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Fabiano Tatangelo recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 88th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ferruccio Rinaldi in the 90th minute of play forced Lunáticos FC's goalkeeper Răzvan Fințescu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Fernandinho Fontes's late challenge caught a Gladiator FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Fernandinho Fontes helped the player get up and apologised. In the 92nd match minute, Lunáticos FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Fernandinho Fontes to maneuver through the defense. Aurelio Epifani made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Geovani do Nascimento in the 94th minute of play.
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