Prized/Friendly Cup

Asti Stadium
Spectators: 37 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Svetlozar Cholakov made the kick off which started today's match. Cătălin Ioanițiu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Fausto Pinti in the 2nd minute of play. 6 minutes into the match, Eurospeed Asti's goal looked a bit too open when Aurelio Martorella came free, but Damiano Battisti reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Cătălin Ioanițiu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Svetlozar Cholakov in the 8th minute of play. After 16 played minutes, Santoryu FC's Aurelio Martorella shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Damiano Battisti came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Santoryu FC reached it. Damiano Battisti showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Grzegorz Grzelak in the 22nd minute of the match. Cătălin Ioanițiu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Fausto Pinti in the 23rd minute of the match. In the 31st minute Santoryu FC were awarded a corner. Aurelio Martorella went to the cornerflag to take it. Ferruccio Masci kicked well hit freekick during the 31st minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by King Thorin in the 37th minute of play forced Santoryu FC's goalkeeper Cătălin Ioanițiu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ettore Masciarelli made a great header on Eurospeed Asti's corner, it was just that Santoryu FC's Cătălin Ioanițiu managed to reach the ball for a save. Damiano Battisti took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Aurelio Martorella, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The wind increased when Edmondo Pittelli made the kick off in the second half. In the 51st minute of the match Ettore Masciarelli sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Cătălin Ioanițiu skillfully saved the ball. Cătălin Ioanițiu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from King Thorin in the 52nd minute of the match. 55 minutes into the match, Santoryu FC's goal looked a bit too open when Fausto Pinti came free, but Cătălin Ioanițiu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in Santoryu FC's zone, King Thorin stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Cătălin Ioanițiu came out of the goal and King Thorin tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. When Francesco Cirelli fell near the penalty area in the 62nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Eurospeed Asti's protests and gave Francesco Cirelli a yellow card for diving instead. Through an outstanding action, after 64 minutes, Damiano Battisti successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Grzegorz Grzelak made a great header on Santoryu FC's corner, it was just that Eurospeed Asti's Damiano Battisti managed to reach the ball for a save. Edmondo Pittelli came free with the goalkeeper in the 67th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Damiano Battisti could save by the left post. Santoryu FC's Cătălin Ioanițiu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Svetlozar Cholakov in the 82nd minute of play. Edmondo Pittelli charged in rather forcefully in the 97th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Edmondo Pittelli the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Both teams had looked equal from kick-off, and no-one was surprised when the match finally ended in a draw.