Official Cup

Stadio Avenza
Spectators: 174 (Terracing: 131, Seating: 40, VIP seats: 3) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Emilio Rizzo kicked off to start the match. Fatbardh Malko took the ball and in the 3 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Emiliano Polito. Emiliano Polito 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. Javier Della Francesca blasted a shot towards the goal in the 6th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Emiliano Polito having to make a save. The supporters of AC Roma booed when Duri come il marmo was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 8 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fabrizio Di Gaetano didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 11th match minute, Duri come il marmo was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Corrado Contestabile to maneuver through the defense. In the 12th minute Alvaro Sforza shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Emiliano Polito saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Alvaro Sforza's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Emiliano Polito read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 14th minute of play. In the 16thth minute of the game Alvaro Sforza who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Duri come il marmo's Emiliano Polito was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Cristoforo Brillante showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alberigo Addari in the 19th minute of the match. Emiliano Polito showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alvaro Sforza in the 27th minute of the match. Cristoforo Brillante showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alberigo Addari, who was totally free with the ball in the 29th minute. In the 30th minute Alvaro Sforza shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Emiliano Polito saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alvaro Sforza in the 33rd minute of play forced Duri come il marmo's goalkeeper Emiliano Polito to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 39th match minute, Duri come il marmo was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Fabio Presutti to maneuver through the defense. In the 39th minute Alvaro Sforza shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Emiliano Polito saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. A collision led to Duri come il marmo getting a freekick after 40 minutes play. Alberigo Addari hit a great ball. 41 minutes into the match, Alvaro Sforza had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Emiliano Polito. Duri come il marmo's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Alvaro Sforza was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-3. The audience was convinced that Alvaro Sforza's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Emiliano Polito was relentless in the 45th minute of the game. Disappointed in the 0-3 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Alvaro Sforza was the one to do the kick off. Duri come il marmo's Emiliano Polito played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alvaro Sforza in the 57th minute of play. Alvaro Sforza who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 58thth minute tested the skills of Emiliano Polito when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Alvaro Sforzas short, quick shot in the 60thth minute got Emiliano Polito to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. 61 minutes into the match, AC Roma's Alvaro Sforza sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Emiliano Polito narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Alvaro Sforza in the 64th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Emiliano Polito prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Alvaro Sforza sent away a hard shot on goal in the 66th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Duri come il marmo's Carter Romanese was substituted for Corrado Contestabile. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alvaro Sforza in the 69th minute of play forced Duri come il marmo's goalkeeper Emiliano Polito to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 78 minutes into the match, AC Roma's goal looked a bit too open when Alberigo Addari came free, but Cristoforo Brillante reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Alvaro Sforza struck a weak shot in the 80th minute. Emiliano Polito didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for AC Roma. After a rather tough play, Duri come il marmo's Cristoforo Di Loreto got a free kick in the 81st minute. Javier Della Francesca could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 83rd minute of the match, but Emiliano Polito made a huge save. Alvaro Sforza blasted a shot towards the goal in the 84th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Emiliano Polito having to make a save. Emiliano Polito showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alvaro Sforza in the 84th minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in Duri come il marmo's zone, Alvaro Sforza stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Emiliano Polito came out of the goal and Alvaro Sforza tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Alvaro Sforza sent away a hard shot on goal in the 93rd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. The supporters of Duri come il marmo booed when AC Roma was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 95 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alvaro Sforza didn't get a good kick on the ball. The AC Roma supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing AC Roma would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.