Friendly League

Stadio Barba
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Anthony Baruffa started the match with the kick off. After 2 played minutes Real Račianska got a freekick which was hit by Eduard Žufa. Andrea Di Fazio took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Eduard Žufa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 8thth minute of the game Anthony Baruffa who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Real Račianska's Matúš Duda was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 15th match minute, Barboni United was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bianco Vasco to maneuver through the defense. After 15 played minutes Real Račianska got a freekick which was hit by Matej Diamant. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Anfilogino De Nardis in the 18th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Matúš Duda prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 19th match minute, Real Račianska was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Eduard Žufa to maneuver through the defense. Michal Pecze took the ball and in the 22 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Andrea Di Fazio. Andrea Di Fazio dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. In the 25th match minute, Barboni United was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Amos Pennetta to maneuver through the defense. In the 28th minute Eduard Žufa shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Andrea Di Fazio saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Andrea Di Fazio showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Michal Pecze, who was totally free with the ball in the 29th minute. Andrea Di Fazio made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Eduard Žufa in the 31st minute of play. Andrea Di Fazio showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Viktor Červeň, who was totally free with the ball in the 34th minute. Andrea Di Fazio took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Viktor Červeň, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 38 minutes into the game, Amos Pennetta recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Matúš Duda. Amos Pennetta showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-1. An unexpectedly hard shot by Viktor Červeň in the 42nd minute of play forced Barboni United's goalkeeper Andrea Di Fazio to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 43 minutes, Alfonso Franco mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Barboni United and the Real Račianska players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 43 played minutes Barboni United got a freekick which was hit by Alfonso Franco. When Real Račianska's Viktor Červeň in the 45th minute got a chance for a shot 45th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Barboni United's goalie prevented a goal. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Anthony Baruffa during the 46th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, Barboni United's Anthony Baruffa got a free kick in the 46th minute. After a defensive mix-up in Barboni United's zone, Dušan Rapčan stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Andrea Di Fazio came out of the goal and Dušan Rapčan tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

In the 58th minute Viktor Červeň shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Andrea Di Fazio saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Barboni United's Andrea Di Fazio proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 59th minute of the match, managed to save Barboni United from getting a goal against them. The Real Račianska fans' excitement grew in the 62nd match minute when Real Račianska's Michal Pecze 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 1-3 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. 69 minutes into the match, Eduard Žufa notched a goal, 1-4, to the right of Barboni United's Andrea Di Fazio. Andrea Di Fazio was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. In the 77th minute, Michal Pecze ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Andrea Di Fazio was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-5. Andrea Di Fazio made a fantastic save in the 80th minute, when Eduard Žufa sent off a good shot on target. 1-6 became the score in the 83rd minute when Michal Pecze elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. Eduard Žufa recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 85th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 87th minute, Viktor Červeň reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Andrea Di Fazio. The goal made the score 1-7. 90 minutes into the match, Barboni United's goal looked a bit too open when Eduard Žufa came free, but Andrea Di Fazio reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 92nd minute, Anthony Baruffa hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The Barboni United fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Real Račianska were clearly better and deserved to take the win.