U21 League

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Spectators: 163 (Terracing: 123, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Alex Marcelli took the kick off in the first half of the match. Lunatics of Arianrhod's Ciro Mannucci played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Enrico Cangiano in the 9th minute of play. Stintino FC's Filippo Antenucci played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Emilio Albanesi in the 10th minute of play. Filippo Antenucci showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Emilio Albanesi in the 15th minute of the match. In the 17th minute Lunatics of Arianrhod were awarded a corner. Ennio Caruso went to the cornerflag to take it. A nice corner shot did that Ennio Caruso got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Filippo Antenucci quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. 18 minutes into the game, Lunatics of Arianrhod's Alex Marcelli nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Filippo Antenucci made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. 21 minutes into the match, Lunatics of Arianrhod's goal looked a bit too open when Eraldo Iacovacci came free, but Ciro Mannucci reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 23 played minutes Stintino FC got a freekick which was hit by Fulvio Totaro. The supporters of Lunatics of Arianrhod booed when Stintino FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 30 match minutes in a wonderful position. Flavio Foddis didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 34th minute, Fulvio Totaro 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. A collision led to Stintino FC getting a freekick after 35 minutes play. Florian Capaldo hit a great ball. After a defensive mix-up in Stintino FC's zone, Alex Marcelli stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Filippo Antenucci came out of the goal and Alex Marcelli tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The long shot by Ennio Caruso in the 47th minute really tested Filippo Antenucci's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 1-0.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Eraldo Iacovacci was the one to do the kick off. When Fulvio Totaro fell near the penalty area in the 51st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Stintino FC's protests and gave Fulvio Totaro a yellow card for diving instead. Alex Marcelli took the ball and in the 56 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Filippo Antenucci. Filippo Antenucci dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-0. After a rather tough play, Stintino FC's Fulvio Totaro got a free kick in the 60th minute. In the 62ndth minute of the game Emilio Albanesi who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Stintino FC's Filippo Antenucci was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After some careless play in the Stintino FC defense, Alex Marcelli kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Filippo Antenucci. The Stintino FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Filippo Antenucci should have stopped the shot. Ciro Mannucci made an important save on a dangerous shot by Eraldo Iacovacci in the 71st minute. Emilio Albanesi recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 73rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Alex Marcelli in the 75th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Filippo Antenucci saved Stintino FC from getting behind. In the 77th minute, Amedeo Baruffa hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Thanks to some nice moves Eraldo Iacovacci could shoot a difficult shot in the 79th minute, which Ciro Mannucci however easily saved by the left post. After a rather tough play, Stintino FC's Alfonso Flamini got a free kick in the 80th minute. When Davide Onori fell near the penalty area in the 82nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Lunatics of Arianrhod's protests and gave Davide Onori a yellow card for diving instead. In the 82nd match minute, Lunatics of Arianrhod was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Davide Onori to maneuver through the defense. In the 85th minute, Davide Onori 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. 91 minutes had been played when some careless play by Stintino FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Ennio Caruso was slow to take the kick. During this time Lunatics of Arianrhod's players had a chance to rest. The corner led Lunatics of Arianrhod's Ennio Caruso to fire away a dangerous shot which Filippo Antenucci despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Alex Marcelli received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 96th minute. Filippo Antenucci tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Lunatics of Arianrhod had won after a very even match.