U21 League

Broom Stadium
Spectators: 160 (Terracing: 120, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) BRAL VAL's Attilio Mauro 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. 4 minutes into the game, Adriano Montaldi was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Broom of the System DA13's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave BRAL VAL the free kick. The supporters of BRAL VAL booed when Broom of the System DA13 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 5 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cesare Aquilino didn't get a good kick on the ball. When the match clock showed 10 minutes, the score became 1-0 when Alvaro Mastrangelo sped through BRAL VAL's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Ferruccio Alfani. After some fancy dribbling in the 13th minute, Elia Buccella managed to get in a good position for a shot. BRAL VAL's supporters rose to their feet, but Elia Buccella was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ercole Giordano breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. If Attilio Mauro had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 19th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Bianco Iachini had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 21st minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Elia Maccioni kicked well hit freekick during the 23rd minute of the match. After having played for 27 minutes, Anthony Filippini managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. BRAL VAL's supporters crossed their fingers, but Anthony Filippini was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Augusto Di Iorio hit a great freekick 35 minutes into the match. Ercole Giordano took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Attilio Mauro, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 45 minutes into the game, Beppe Cauli was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. BRAL VAL's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Broom of the System DA13 the free kick. The supporters of Broom of the System DA13 booed when BRAL VAL was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 45 match minutes in a wonderful position. Beppe Cauli didn't get a good kick on the ball. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Bianco Iachini to strike the kick off in the second half. After 55 played minutes Broom of the System DA13 got a freekick which was hit by Alvaro Mastrangelo. Broom of the System DA13's Ercole Giordano proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 60th minute of the match, managed to save Broom of the System DA13 from getting a goal against them. In the 61st minute of the match, Attilio Mauro tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Ercole Giordano saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. With an all-out effort, BRAL VAL's Ercole Giordano threw himself towards the right post 63 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Attilio Mauro, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Ferruccio Alfani made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bianco Iachini in the 65th minute of play. Frank Giammarino charged in rather forcefully in the 67th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Frank Giammarino the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. 66 minutes into the game, one of BRAL VAL:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. A collision led to Broom of the System DA13 getting a freekick after 75 minutes play. Cesare Aquilino hit a great ball. Broom of the System DA13's Ercole Giordano proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 77th minute of the match, managed to save Broom of the System DA13 from getting a goal against them. After a defensive mix-up in Broom of the System DA13's zone, Elia Buccella stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ercole Giordano came out of the goal and Elia Buccella tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 85 minutes into the game, Elia Buccella was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. BRAL VAL's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Broom of the System DA13 the free kick. The supporters of Broom of the System DA13 booed when BRAL VAL was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 86 match minutes in a wonderful position. Elia Buccella didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 87th match minute, Broom of the System DA13 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ciccio Di Ruscio to maneuver through the defense. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Bianco Iachini during the 88th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 88 played minutes Broom of the System DA13 got a freekick which was hit by Bianco Iachini. Broom of the System DA13's Bianco Iachini got a good chance for a goal in the 93rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Broom of the System DA13's Ercole Giordano played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Anthony Filippini in the 98th minute of play. Many of BRAL VAL's supporters were seen to leave the ground early as it became clear their team was going to lose. BRAL VAL may have spent more time on the ball, but Broom of the System DA13 were more willing to take their chances and they walked away with the win.