U18 League

Fara Park
Spectators: 161 (Terracing: 121, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) CA Boca Jrs's Dennis Tozzi started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Eugenio Caligaris in the 11th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Emanuele Guaita prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When Ercole Ceresoli fell near the penalty area in the 16th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored CA Boca Jrs's protests and gave Ercole Ceresoli a yellow card for diving instead. Emanuele Guaita made a fantastic save in the 26th minute, when Eugenio Caligaris sent off a good shot on target. Dennis Tozzi struck a weak shot in the 31st minute. Dave Valeriani didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for CA Boca Jrs. Dave Valeriani made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Dennis Tozzi in the 37th minute of play. When CA Boca Jrs's Ercole Ceresoli in the 39th minute got a chance for a shot 39th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Farafulla FC's goalie prevented a goal. Ercole Rea kicked well hit freekick during the 40th minute of the match. 40 minutes into the game, CA Boca Jrs's Ercole Ceresoli nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Dave Valeriani made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. Dave Valeriani took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dennis Tozzi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Fulvio Di Clemente hit a great freekick 46 minutes into the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 48th minute, Eugenio Caligaris managed to get in a good position for a shot. Farafulla FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Eugenio Caligaris was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Emanuele Guaita breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

The wind increased when Fulvio Di Clemente made the kick off in the second half. In the 57th minute, Ercole Ceresoli left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The CA Boca Jrs fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-2. Dave Valeriani made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Dennis Tozzi in the 60th minute of play. Daniele Cavallo hit a great freekick 60 minutes into the match. Dave Valeriani stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Dennis Tozzi's shot from short distance in the 61st minute. The supporters of CA Boca Jrs booed when Farafulla FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 62 match minutes in a wonderful position. Eugenio Caligaris didn't get a good kick on the ball. Dave Valeriani made a fantastic save in the 63rd minute, when Ercole Ceresoli sent off a good shot on target. Ercole Ceresoli's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Dave Valeriani firmly grabbed it by the left post. In the 71st minute, Anthony Malatesta hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Eugenio Caligaris in the 77th minute of play forced CA Boca Jrs's goalkeeper Emanuele Guaita to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 78 minutes, Antonello Fiore mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the CA Boca Jrs and the Farafulla FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. It was beautiful to see Farafulla FC's Bernardo Colelli in action when he in the 80th minute dribbled his way through a couple of opponents and the fired away a shot from almost standing still. First the ball seemed to get in, but turned out to be on the outside of the net. A great chance! The supporters of Farafulla FC booed when CA Boca Jrs was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 81 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ennio Profeta didn't get a good kick on the ball. Bianco Vierchowod hit a great freekick 82 minutes into the match. 83 minutes into the match, Farafulla FC's goalkeeper Dave Valeriani had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Ercole Ceresoli. The Farafulla FC manager could be seen shouting at his players as they walked down the tunnel after the match. He was clearly angry that they had squandered their superior possession, allowing CA Boca Jrs to win.