U23 World League

DODI PARK
Spectators: 7546 (Terracing: 5661, Seating: 1735, VIP seats: 150) FalconsB FCB's Fausto Errando 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. With a little luck, Bar Marconi United's Concetto Uguccioni got control of the ball when Robustiano Millano tried to sneak it across the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alberigo Pomponio in the 9th minute of play forced FalconsB FCB's goalkeeper Hilario Petrigai to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. FalconsB FCB's Hilario Petrigai played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alex Limitone in the 11th minute of play. Alberigo Pomponio recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 18th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 21st minute Alex Limitone shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Hilario Petrigai saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Alberigo Pomponio blasted a shot towards the goal in the 24th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Hilario Petrigai having to make a save. After 30 played minutes Bar Marconi United got a freekick which was hit by Anselmo Lucidi. Fausto Errando received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 32nd minute. Concetto Uguccioni tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Donato Calisto charged in rather forcefully in the 34th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Donato Calisto the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Bar Marconi United booed when FalconsB FCB was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 34 match minutes in a wonderful position. Donato Calisto didn't get a good kick on the ball. Hilario Petrigai showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alberigo Pomponio in the 35th minute of the match. 38 minutes into the game, Bar Marconi United's Alberigo Pomponio nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Hilario Petrigai made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Conrado Valentine hit a great freekick 42 minutes into the match. Hilario Petrigai showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alex Limitone, who was totally free with the ball in the 46th minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Severiano Savier during the 46th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 47th minute, Severiano Savier hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-1 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Alex Limitone to make the kick off. Ruben Llope fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 52nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Concetto Uguccioni having to interfere. Hilario Petrigai made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alex Limitone in the 55th minute of play. Alberigo Pomponio could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 60th minute of the match, but Hilario Petrigai made a huge save. 61 minutes in the game, Alberigo Pomponio fired away an excellent shot, which passed to the side of the right post without Hilario Petrigai having to interfere. Simon Dabi kicked well hit freekick during the 72nd minute of the match. Alex Limitone received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 73rd minute. Hilario Petrigai tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Conrado Valentine hit a great freekick 76 minutes into the match. After a defensive mix-up in FalconsB FCB's zone, Alberigo Pomponio stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Hilario Petrigai came out of the goal and Alberigo Pomponio tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Alex Limitone might have been able to make a better finish in the 85th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Hilario Petrigai. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Alex Limitone ran back to his position shaking his head. Hilario Petrigai came out of the goal in the 88th minute to try and stop a shot by Bar Marconi United's Alberigo Pomponio. But to his dismay, Alberigo Pomponio quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-3.