U18 League

XMAS park
Spectators: 161 (Terracing: 121, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) Gradimir Radeta made the kick off and thus started the match. After having played for 3 minutes, Gradimir Radeta managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. ZG Hakleri's supporters crossed their fingers, but Gradimir Radeta was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The audience was convinced that Enzo Alfonsi's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Milan Pigac was relentless in the 5th minute of the game. Enzo Alfonsi's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 8thth minute, Milan Pigac skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Zvonimir Čabo struck a weak shot in the 10th minute. Dennis Urbani didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for ZG Hakleri. The XMAS fans' excitement grew in the 15th match minute when XMAS's Enzo Alfonsi 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 1-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. XMAS's Angelo Pallotta got a good chance for a goal in the 18th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Fabrizio Cremonese charged in rather forcefully in the 22nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Fabrizio Cremonese the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Fabrizio Cremonese kicked well hit freekick during the 22nd minute of the match. In the 31st minute, Enzo Alfonsi reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Milan Pigac. The goal made the score 2-0. Fabrizio Cremonese fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 33rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Milan Pigac having to interfere. 37 minutes into the match, Enzo Alfonsi dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Milan Pigac, 3-0. Enzo Alfonsi in the 41stth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Milan Pigac, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save.

Zvonimir Čabo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 52nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Milan Pigac stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Enzo Alfonsi's shot from short distance in the 53rd minute. 56 minutes into the game, XMAS's Enzo Alfonsi nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Milan Pigac made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 4-0. An unexpectedly hard shot by Enzo Alfonsi in the 63rd minute of play forced ZG Hakleri's goalkeeper Milan Pigac to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A collision led to ZG Hakleri getting a freekick after 64 minutes play. Ljubomir Pintar hit a great ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Enzo Alfonsi in the 66th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Milan Pigac prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 69th minute, Alessandro Vettori got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Enzo Alfonsi in the 72nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Milan Pigac prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 73rd minute of the match XMAS got a corner. ZG Hakleri's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Alessandro Vettori ran over to the corner to take the kick. Alessandro Vettori made a great header on XMAS's corner, it was just that ZG Hakleri's Milan Pigac managed to reach the ball for a save. If Enzo Alfonsi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 77th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. The audience was convinced that Enzo Alfonsi's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Milan Pigac was relentless in the 79th minute of the game. After 80 minutes, Enzo Alfonsi made it 5-0 with a short kick to the right side. ZG Hakleri's Milan Pigac tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Milan Pigac made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Enzo Alfonsi in the 86th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Enzo Alfonsi in the 87th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Milan Pigac prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 89th minute, one of ZG Hakleri:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for ZG Hakleri. XMAS's Fabrizio Cremonese got his second yellow card of the match in the 95th minute. The referee ordered Fabrizio Cremonese off the ground. Fabrizio Cremonese hit a great freekick 95 minutes into the match. If Enzo Alfonsi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 98th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. XMAS's supporters were delighted with their team's performance and swarmed onto the pitch at the end of the match to celebrate the victory with the players.