U18 League

Colosseum
Spectators: 174 (Terracing: 131, Seating: 40, VIP seats: 3) Fabiano Tatangelo started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Davide Cavaliere was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Ferruccio Rinaldi showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-0 in the 4 minute of play. 8 minutes into the match, Dexter Morgan VR46's goal looked a bit too open when Fabiano Tatangelo came free, but Davide Cavaliere reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Aldo Ubriaco could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 9th minute of the match, but Davide Cavaliere made a huge save. 11 minutes into the match, Dexter Morgan VR46's goalkeeper Davide Cavaliere had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Ferruccio Rinaldi. Angelo Marchegiani showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alberigo Di Nucci in the 13th minute of the match. Angelo Marchegiani showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Franco Penna, who was totally free with the ball in the 15th minute. 20 minutes into the game, Eraldo Taglieri was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Gladiator FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Dexter Morgan VR46 the free kick. In the 20th minute, Eraldo Taglieri hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Aldo Ubriaco's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Davide Cavaliere firmly grabbed it by the left post. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alberigo Di Nucci in the 26th minute of play forced Gladiator FC's goalkeeper Angelo Marchegiani to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The Dexter Morgan VR46 fans' excitement grew in the 28th match minute when Dexter Morgan VR46's Alberigo Di Nucci looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 1-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. If Alberigo Di Nucci had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 32nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Franco Penna recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 35th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Through an outstanding action, after 37 minutes, Davide Cavaliere successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. 40 minutes into the match, Gladiator FC's goal looked a bit too open when Franco Penna came free, but Angelo Marchegiani reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 47 minutes into the match, Dexter Morgan VR46's goalkeeper Davide Cavaliere had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Ferruccio Rinaldi. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The wind increased when Franco Penna made the kick off in the second half. Franco Bobbio who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 55thth minute tested the skills of Angelo Marchegiani when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Davide Cavaliere came out of the goal in the 59th minute to try and stop a shot by Gladiator FC's Ferruccio Rinaldi. But to his dismay, Ferruccio Rinaldi quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 2-1. Davide Cavaliere took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ferruccio Rinaldi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to Gladiator FC getting a freekick after 63 minutes play. Bianco Carozza hit a great ball. Franco Penna received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Angelo Marchegiani came out and tried to block the shot, but Franco Penna slotted it home off the left post making it 2-2 in the 64th minute. Franco Bobbio sent away a hard shot on goal in the 68th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After some careless play in the Dexter Morgan VR46 defense, Fabiano Tatangelo kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Davide Cavaliere. The Dexter Morgan VR46 fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Davide Cavaliere should have stopped the shot. Davide Cavaliere took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ferruccio Rinaldi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 85 minutes into the match, Ferruccio Rinaldi notched a goal, 4-2, to the right of Dexter Morgan VR46's Davide Cavaliere. Davide Cavaliere was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Angelo Marchegiani made an important save on a dangerous shot by Franco Bobbio in the 89th minute.