U18 League

Ibrox Park
Spectators: 207 (Terracing: 156, Seating: 47, VIP seats: 4) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Eraldo Monaco started the match with the kick off. With a little luck, AC Collins's Cristoforo Giacomini got control of the ball when Eraldo Monaco tried to sneak it across the goal line. 4 minutes into the game, Ferdinando Tamburrini was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. AC Collins's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Glasgow Rangers FC the free kick. A collision led to AC Collins getting a freekick after 5 minutes play. Ferdinando Tamburrini hit a great ball. Comunardo Zollino's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Cristoforo Giacomini read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 21st minute of play. In the 26th minute the ball was on its way in behind AC Collins's goalkeeper Cristoforo Giacomini, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Domenico Graziani received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 30th minute. Ferruccio Carafa tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The audience thought a goal was coming when Eraldo Monaco got free with Cristoforo Giacomini in the 32nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Fabiano Del Papa struck a weak shot in the 36th minute. Ferruccio Carafa didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for AC Collins. Fabiano Del Papa struck a weak shot in the 41st minute. Ferruccio Carafa didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for AC Collins. If Eraldo Monaco had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 44th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

Comunardo Zollino scored 1-0 in the 53rd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Cristoforo Giacomini, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Fabiano Del Papa in the 57th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ferruccio Carafa saved Glasgow Rangers FC from getting behind. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Fabiano Del Papa in the 58th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ferruccio Carafa saved Glasgow Rangers FC from getting behind. Ferruccio Carafa made an important save on a dangerous shot by Fabiano Del Papa in the 60th minute. Cristoforo Giacomini showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Comunardo Zollino in the 62nd minute of the match. Cristoforo Giacomini showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Eraldo Monaco in the 63rd minute of the match. A collision led to AC Collins getting a freekick after 70 minutes play. Ennio Catena hit a great ball. AC Collins made a substitution. Cesare Trentini replaced Carlo Martano. AC Collins made a substitution. Alberigo Rosa replaced Ferdinando Tamburrini. The supporters of Glasgow Rangers FC booed when AC Collins was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 72 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ennio Catena didn't get a good kick on the ball. Cristoforo Giacomini took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Eraldo Monaco, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Through an outstanding action, after 77 minutes, Ferruccio Carafa successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Ferruccio Carafa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fabiano Del Papa, who was totally free with the ball in the 79th minute. In the 80th minute the ball was on its way in behind Glasgow Rangers FC's goalkeeper Ferruccio Carafa, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Cristoforo Giacomini took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Eraldo Monaco, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 91st minute, Fabiano Del Papa hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 93rd match minute, AC Collins was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Frank Rinaldi to maneuver through the defense. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The Glasgow Rangers FC fans cheered their team off the field, for while AC Collins had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.