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Spectators: 161 (Terracing: 121, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) Dennis Berardo started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. The supporters of Bar Marconi United booed when Rossangeles was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 3 match minutes in a wonderful position. Marco Anaya didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 6th minute of the match, Joaquin Ponte got a very nice opportunity to score, but Concetto Uguccioni was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. The audience was convinced that Dennis Berardo's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Biagio Firmani was relentless in the 9th minute of the game. 11 minutes into the match, Rossangeles's goal looked a bit too open when Dennis Berardo came free, but Biagio Firmani reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Biagio Firmani showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Arrigo Latini, who was totally free with the ball in the 12th minute. Rossangeles's Biagio Firmani played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alex Limitone in the 15th minute of play. Biagio Firmani showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Arrigo Latini in the 22nd minute of the match. The Bar Marconi United fans' excitement grew in the 24th match minute when Bar Marconi United's Alex Limitone 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 0-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. An unexpectedly hard shot by Dennis Berardo in the 27th minute of play forced Rossangeles's goalkeeper Biagio Firmani to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Dennis Berardo in the 29th minute of play forced Rossangeles's goalkeeper Biagio Firmani to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 30 minutes, Federico Rossetti mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Rossangeles and the Bar Marconi United players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 30 played minutes Rossangeles got a freekick which was hit by Federico Rossetti. In the 31st minute of the match Amedeo Mazzetti shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Biagio Firmani showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Marco Anaya recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 32nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Concetto Uguccioni made an important save on a dangerous shot by Joaquin Ponte in the 36th minute. Biagio Firmani took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dennis Berardo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alex Limitone in the 38th minute of play forced Rossangeles's goalkeeper Biagio Firmani to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 39th minute, Arrigo Latini made a precise shot to the right of Biagio Firmani. Rossangeles's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-2. Rossangeles's Biagio Firmani played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Arrigo Latini in the 45th minute of play. Concetto Uguccioni took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marco Anaya, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After the first half Bar Marconi United were leading 0-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Marco Anaya was the one to do the kick off. Concetto Uguccioni showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Marco Anaya, who was totally free with the ball in the 53rd minute. 54 minutes had been played when some careless play by Bar Marconi United's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Federico Rossetti was slow to take the kick. During this time Rossangeles's players had a chance to rest. The corner led Rossangeles's Federico Rossetti to fire away a dangerous shot which Concetto Uguccioni despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. After 55 minutes, Edmondo De Vito mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Bar Marconi United and the Rossangeles players grew even worse after the yellow card. A collision led to Bar Marconi United getting a freekick after 55 minutes play. Edmondo De Vito hit a great ball. Arrigo Latini struck a weak shot in the 57th minute. Biagio Firmani didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Bar Marconi United. 59 minutes into the match, Rossangeles's goalkeeper Biagio Firmani had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Edmondo De Vito. When the match clock showed 60 minutes, the score became 1-2 when Marco Anaya sped through Bar Marconi United's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Concetto Uguccioni. After 63 played minutes Rossangeles got a freekick which was hit by Cristiano Cardillo. Biagio Firmani was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Arrigo Latini showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-3 in the 66 minute of play. With a little luck, Rossangeles's Biagio Firmani got control of the ball when Enzo Cusumano tried to sneak it across the goal line. 70 minutes into the game, Marco Anaya was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Rossangeles's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Bar Marconi United the free kick. In the 70th match minute, Rossangeles was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Marco Anaya to maneuver through the defense. After 72 played minutes Rossangeles got a freekick which was hit by Emilio Donato. The supporters of Rossangeles booed when Bar Marconi United was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 75 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alex Limitone didn't get a good kick on the ball. Alex Limitone could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 80th minute of the match, but Biagio Firmani made a huge save. Biagio Firmani took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dennis Berardo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Alfonso Lizzi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 83rd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 85th minute, Rossangeles's Beppe Porro seemed to kick out at an opponent. The referee saw this and, surprisingly, showed Beppe Porro the red card, dismissing him from the pitch. The coaching staff of Rossangeles protested bitterly, but the referee would have none of it, and Beppe Porro had no choice but to slowly walk off the pitch. 85 minutes into the game, one of Rossangeles:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Biagio Firmani made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Edmondo De Vito in the 90th minute of play. Biagio Firmani showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Arrigo Latini in the 92nd minute of the match. Biagio Firmani made a fantastic save in the 97th minute, when Alex Limitone sent off a good shot on target. When the final whistle sounded Bar Marconi United left the ground with the victory after a much better performance than Rossangeles.