U18 League

Tafari Makonnen
Spectators: 152 (Terracing: 114, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Geronimo Ignazio made the kick off which started today's match. Benjamin Bieito showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Albino Chap, who was totally free with the ball in the 3rd minute. Venezia FC's Albino Chap was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Benjamin Bieito in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. In the 10th minute, Antonio Cassano hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Venezia FC's Santos Uhin played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gerardo Garci in the 13th minute of play. Venezia FC's Santos Uhin proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 19th minute of the match, managed to save Venezia FC from getting a goal against them. Aldo Curcio could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 32nd minute of the match, but Santos Uhin made a huge save. In the 33rd minute, Gerardo Garci hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Benjamin Bieito made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lucas Jaen in the 39th minute of play. Giorgio Chiellini hit a great freekick 44 minutes into the match. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 1-0 at half-time.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Albino Chap to make the kick off. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Geronimo Ignazio in the 53rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Santos Uhin saved Venezia FC from getting behind. Santos Ferdinand charged in rather forcefully in the 58th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Santos Ferdinand the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of La Tribuna Tambien Juega booed when Venezia FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 58 match minutes in a wonderful position. Santos Ferdinand didn't get a good kick on the ball. A collision led to Venezia FC getting a freekick after 62 minutes play. Lorenzo Guib hit a great ball. Aldo Curcio struck a weak shot in the 63rd minute. Santos Uhin didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for La Tribuna Tambien Juega. 68 minutes into the game, Lorenzo Guib was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Venezia FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave La Tribuna Tambien Juega the free kick. Lorenzo Guib kicked well hit freekick during the 69th minute of the match. The supporters of La Tribuna Tambien Juega booed when Venezia FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 73 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fabio Grosso didn't get a good kick on the ball. Lucas Jaen kicked well hit freekick during the 85th minute of the match. In the 88th minute Arturo Lobo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Santos Uhin saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Bartolo Salomon scored 2-0 in the 93rd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Santos Uhin, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot.