U23 World League

Circus Circus Arena
Spectators: 7491 (Terracing: 5619, Seating: 1723, VIP seats: 149) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Flavio De Matteis kicked off to start the match. In the 13th minute Flavio De Matteis shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Fidel Rik saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Fidel Rik showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Flavio De Matteis, who was totally free with the ball in the 17th minute. Abelardo Bartoli kicked well hit freekick during the 21st minute of the match. In the 28th minute Flavio De Matteis shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Fidel Rik saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 28 minutes into the game, Flavio De Matteis cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-0. Fidel Rik was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Augusto Vieri kicked well hit freekick during the 30th minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Gerardo Montae in the 32nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Arrigo Capone saved Gonzo Style f.c from getting behind. The audience was convinced that Gerardo Montae's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Arrigo Capone was relentless in the 33rd minute of the game. In the 36th minute of the match Gonzo Style f.c got a corner. GERLIROJO Ψ's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Amedeo Signoretti ran over to the corner to take the kick. In the 41st match minute, GERLIROJO Ψ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Francisco Berdaitz to maneuver through the defense. Severo Vachon sent away a hard shot on goal in the 46th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-0 at half-time.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Gerardo Montae to strike the kick off in the second half. After a rather tough play, Gonzo Style f.c's Carlo Imperatore got a free kick in the 50th minute. Severo Vachon recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 51st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Flavio De Matteis fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 53rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Fidel Rik having to interfere. 57 minutes into the match, Gonzo Style f.c's Alberto Firmani sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Fidel Rik narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 66 minutes into the game, Gonzo Style f.c's Flavio De Matteis nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Fidel Rik made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-0. Clemente Bortzaioriz kicked well hit freekick during the 69th minute of the match. If Alberto Firmani had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 71st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 80 played minutes GERLIROJO Ψ got a freekick which was hit by Francisco Berdaitz. Amedeo Signoretti blasted a shot towards the goal in the 81st minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Fidel Rik having to make a save. Fidel Rik took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Amedeo Signoretti, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 84th minute Flavio De Matteis shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Fidel Rik saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Damiano Mian received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 86th minute. Fidel Rik tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Fidel Rik made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Flavio De Matteis in the 92nd minute of play. After a rather tough play, GERLIROJO Ψ's Severo Vachon got a free kick in the 95th minute.