U18 League

Menduni Michelangelo
Spectators: 208 (Terracing: 156, Seating: 48, VIP seats: 4) Pasquale Leone started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. The audience thought a goal was coming when Dennis Fini got free with Cristoforo Giacomini in the 5th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Alfredo Lemma struck a weak shot in the 10th minute. Antonio Vulcano didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for AC Collins. 14 minutes into the match, Fabiano Del Papa had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Antonio Vulcano. PICCOLE PESTI's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Fabiano Del Papa was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. Pasquale Leone who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 18thth minute tested the skills of Cristoforo Giacomini when he managed to save the team from getting behind. After a rather tough play, PICCOLE PESTI's Pasquale Leone got a free kick in the 19th minute. 20 minutes into the match, PICCOLE PESTI's goal looked a bit too open when Carlo Martano came free, but Antonio Vulcano reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Antonio Vulcano didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Fabiano Del Papa went, in the 26th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-2 was the resulting score. 39 minutes into the match, AC Collins's goalkeeper Cristoforo Giacomini had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Diego Scarano. After having played for 42 minutes, Diego Scarano managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. PICCOLE PESTI's supporters crossed their fingers, but Diego Scarano was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 44 minutes into the match, AC Collins's goalkeeper Cristoforo Giacomini had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Diego Scarano. Cristoforo Giacomini made a fantastic save in the 47th minute, when Diego Scarano sent off a good shot on target. Disappointed in the 0-2 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Fabiano Del Papa made a kick off. Cristoforo Giacomini showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Pasquale Leone, who was totally free with the ball in the 51st minute. Diego Scarano kicked well hit freekick during the 56th minute of the match. AC Collins's Cesare Trentini was substituted for Carlo Martano. AC Collins's Alberigo Rosa was substituted for Ferruccio Di Fiore. Domenico Selvi kicked well hit freekick during the 59th minute of the match. Domenico Selvi's late challenge caught a AC Collins's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Domenico Selvi helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to PICCOLE PESTI getting a freekick after 61 minutes play. Domenico Selvi hit a great ball. After a rather tough play, AC Collins's Cesare Trentini got a free kick in the 62nd minute. Antonio Vulcano was out of position in the 64 minute of play, and Fabiano Del Papa capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Fabiano Del Papa really showed his touch with that goal: 0-3. Diego Scarano sent away a hard shot on goal in the 67th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Antonio Vulcano took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Fabiano Del Papa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 76 played minutes PICCOLE PESTI got a freekick which was hit by Dennis Fini. PICCOLE PESTI made a substitution. Florian Persia replaced Pasquale Leone. In the 77th match minute, PICCOLE PESTI was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dennis Fini to maneuver through the defense. Anthony Flocco hit a great freekick 79 minutes into the match. Diego Scarano kicked well hit freekick during the 81st minute of the match. After a rather tough play, AC Collins's Cosimo Scevola got a free kick in the 85th minute. After some careless play in the AC Collins defense, Diego Scarano kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Cristoforo Giacomini. The AC Collins fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Cristoforo Giacomini should have stopped the shot. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. AC Collins had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.