U18 League

Stadio Avenza
Spectators: 163 (Terracing: 123, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Alessio Ubriaco got the match started through his kick off. After a rather tough play, FC Mims's Amerigo La Penna got a free kick in the 4th minute. Flavio Di Matteo kicked well hit freekick during the 6th minute of the match. If Attilio Feliziani had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 7th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Alessio Ubriaco in the 15th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Arrigo Del Grosso prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Arrigo Del Grosso showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alessio Ubriaco, who was totally free with the ball in the 19th minute. In the 19th match minute, Duri come il marmo was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Anfilogino Giammarino to maneuver through the defense. In the 25th minute of the match Attilio Feliziani shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Bernardo Aceto showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. In the 33rdth minute of the game Alessio Ubriaco who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Duri come il marmo's Arrigo Del Grosso was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. With a little luck, FC Mims's Bernardo Aceto got control of the ball when Fulvio Di Crescenzo tried to sneak it across the goal line. Arrigo Del Grosso showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alessio Ubriaco in the 43rd minute of the match. When Fausto Scarpone fell near the penalty area in the 43rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored FC Mims's protests and gave Fausto Scarpone a yellow card for diving instead. Fausto Scarpone hit a great freekick 44 minutes into the match. A collision led to Duri come il marmo getting a freekick after 47 minutes play. Anfilogino Giammarino hit a great ball. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Fulvio Di Crescenzo to strike the kick off in the second half. After a defensive mix-up in FC Mims's zone, Frank Rago stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Bernardo Aceto came out of the goal and Frank Rago tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. When the match clock showed 54 minutes, the score became 0-1 when Alessio Ubriaco sped through Duri come il marmo's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Arrigo Del Grosso. After a rather tough play, Duri come il marmo's Ferdinando Napoleone got a free kick in the 58th minute. 60 minutes into the game, Fulvio Di Crescenzo cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Bernardo Aceto was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Ferruccio Ascani struck a weak shot in the 64th minute. Bernardo Aceto didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Duri come il marmo. Bernardo Aceto came out of the goal in the 65th minute to try and stop a shot by Duri come il marmo's Fulvio Di Crescenzo. But to his dismay, Fulvio Di Crescenzo quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 2-1. The FC Mims fans' excitement grew in the 71st match minute when FC Mims's Alessio Ubriaco 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 2-2 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. After 74 played minutes Duri come il marmo got a freekick which was hit by Fortunato Malvezzi. After a rather tough play, Duri come il marmo's Ferdinando Napoleone got a free kick in the 79th minute. In the 80th match minute, FC Mims was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Amos Maccioni to maneuver through the defense. Duri come il marmo's Arrigo Del Grosso played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alessio Ubriaco in the 83rd minute of play. If Amerigo La Penna had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 88th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 90 minutes into the game, Alessio Ubriaco recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Arrigo Del Grosso. Alessio Ubriaco showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-3. Arrigo Del Grosso stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Alessio Ubriaco's shot from short distance in the 96th minute. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. FC Mims walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.