U23 World League

ACR Olimpico
Spectators: 7574 (Terracing: 5682, Seating: 1741, VIP seats: 151) Feliciano Cheche made the kick off and thus started the match. 4 minutes into the game, STARK F.C.'s Sebastian Dayam nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Anselmo Cirulli made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. An unexpected shot in the 7th minute by Demetrio Vespa got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. Harry Kane charged in rather forcefully in the 18th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Harry Kane the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, STARK F.C.'s Harry Kane got a free kick in the 18th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Fabio Cirelli in the 25th minute of play forced STARK F.C.'s goalkeeper Gigi Buffon to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A collision led to AC Roma getting a freekick after 28 minutes play. Alfonso Buffone hit a great ball. Anselmo Cirulli took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Harry Kane, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 37th minute Fabio Cirelli shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gigi Buffon saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The AC Roma players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. STARK F.C. were winning 0-1.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Demetrio Vespa to make the kick off. Gigi Buffon showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Demetrio Vespa, who was totally free with the ball in the 53rd minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Feliciano Cheche in the 54th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Anselmo Cirulli prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Gigi Buffon showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Demetrio Vespa, who was totally free with the ball in the 56th minute. Tyrion Lannister kicked well hit freekick during the 57th minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Feliciano Cheche in the 59th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Anselmo Cirulli saved AC Roma from getting behind. After 62 played minutes AC Roma got a freekick which was hit by Alfonso Buffone. In the 70thth minute of the game Feliciano Cheche who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but AC Roma's Anselmo Cirulli was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. STARK F.C.'s Gigi Buffon played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Fabio Cirelli in the 73rd minute of play. After 75 minutes, Francisco Abascal mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the STARK F.C. and the AC Roma players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 76th match minute, STARK F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Francisco Abascal to maneuver through the defense. STARK F.C.'s Rosendo Raymundo was substituted for Sebastian Dayam. After 77 played minutes STARK F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Francisco Abascal. In the 86th minute Feliciano Cheche shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Anselmo Cirulli saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Anselmo Cirulli made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Harry Kane in the 88th minute of play. The STARK F.C. players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.