U23 League

Artemio Franchi
Spectators: 153 (Terracing: 115, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) KяαdivÄch3 FC's Peter Crouch 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. Delmiro Pitin showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Niceto Poz, who was totally free with the ball in the 2nd minute. Delmiro Pitin took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Peter Crouch, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 5 minutes into the match, KяαdivÄch3 FC's goalkeeper Teofilo Pinto had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Angel Cristofol. A collision led to KяαdivÄch3 FC getting a freekick after 9 minutes play. Rodolfo Amaya hit a great ball. When the match clock showed 13 minutes, the score became 1-0 when Fabio Estavan sped through KяαdivÄch3 FC's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Teofilo Pinto. A hard shot 16 in the game by Ambrosio Bernat from a close distance when the talented Teofilo Pinto managed to make a qualified save. KяαdivÄch3 FC's players were relieved. Ambrosio Bernat in the 16thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Teofilo Pinto, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. 17 minutes into the match, ACF Fiorentina's goal looked a bit too open when Jaime Reno came free, but Delmiro Pitin reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Teofilo Pinto made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ambrosio Bernat in the 18th minute of play. A collision led to KяαdivÄch3 FC getting a freekick after 19 minutes play. Sergio Nevada hit a great ball. The supporters of ACF Fiorentina booed when KяαdivÄch3 FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 22 match minutes in a wonderful position. Emiliano Dabi didn't get a good kick on the ball. 25 minutes into the game, Peter Crouch cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Delmiro Pitin was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 29 minutes into the match, KяαdivÄch3 FC's goalkeeper Teofilo Pinto had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Bernabe Kiliz. In the 30th minute, Fabio Estavan hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 32 minutes into the match, KяαdivÄch3 FC's goalkeeper Teofilo Pinto had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Fabio Estavan. Fabio Estavan in the 35thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Teofilo Pinto, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Delmiro Pitin made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Hernan Berbiz in the 37th minute of play. With his leg Teofilo Pinto managed to avoid a goal in the 39thth minute, when ACF Fiorentina's Fabio Estavan fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. With an all-out effort, ACF Fiorentina's Teofilo Pinto threw himself towards the right post 40 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Fabio Estavan, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. 42 minutes had been played when some careless play by KяαdivÄch3 FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Angel Cristofol was slow to take the kick. During this time ACF Fiorentina's players had a chance to rest. Ciriaco Velasco's late challenge caught a KяαdivÄch3 FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Ciriaco Velasco helped the player get up and apologised. After 44 played minutes ACF Fiorentina got a freekick which was hit by Ciriaco Velasco. In the 45th minute of the match Niceto Poz shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Delmiro Pitin showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Teofilo Pinto showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fabio Estavan, who was totally free with the ball in the 47th minute. 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 Fabio Estavan made the kick off in the second half. 55 minutes into the game, Peter Crouch recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Delmiro Pitin. Peter Crouch showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-2. ACF Fiorentina's Braulio Cresconio was substituted for Ambrosio Bernat. Teofilo Pinto showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Fabio Estavan in the 61st minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Fabio Estavan in the 62nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Teofilo Pinto prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After 63 minutes KяαdivÄch3 FC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Braulio Cresconio who took care of the corner kick. ACF Fiorentina's Braulio Cresconio was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Teofilo Pinto in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. In the 68th minute, Peter Crouch left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The KяαdivÄch3 FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-3. When ACF Fiorentina's Fabio Estavan in the 75th minute got a chance for a shot 75th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye KяαdivÄch3 FC's goalie prevented a goal. 76 minutes into the match, KяαdivÄch3 FC's goal looked a bit too open when Fabio Estavan came free, but Teofilo Pinto reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Fabio Estavan in the 78th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Teofilo Pinto prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The ACF Fiorentina fans' excitement grew in the 81st match minute when ACF Fiorentina's Fabio Estavan 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 3-3 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Delmiro Pitin made an important save on a dangerous shot by Jaime Reno in the 84th minute. 86 minutes into the match, ACF Fiorentina's goal looked a bit too open when Jaime Reno came free, but Delmiro Pitin reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a little luck, ACF Fiorentina's Delmiro Pitin got control of the ball when Jaime Reno tried to sneak it across the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Peter Crouch in the 88th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Delmiro Pitin prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When ACF Fiorentina's Fabio Estavan in the 89th minute got a chance for a shot 89th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye KяαdivÄch3 FC's goalie prevented a goal. In the 90th minute of the match ACF Fiorentina got a corner. KяαdivÄch3 FC's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Braulio Cresconio ran over to the corner to take the kick. 92 minutes into the match, KяαdivÄch3 FC's goal looked a bit too open when Fabio Estavan came free, but Teofilo Pinto reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Fabio Estavan in the 94th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Teofilo Pinto prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 95th minute, Niceto Poz hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Teofilo Pinto took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Fabio Estavan, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The final whistle blew with the score still tied, and both teams left the pitch thinking about the missed chances that could have given their team the win.