Official Cup

STADIO DELLA ROMA
Spectators: 164 (Terracing: 123, Seating: 38, VIP seats: 3) Bruno Nazzaro made the kick off and thus started the match. A collision led to Gladiator FC getting a freekick after 7 minutes play. Bianco Carozza hit a great ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bruno Nazzaro in the 9th minute of play forced Gladiator FC's goalkeeper Aurelio Epifani to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a rather tough play, Gladiator FC's Fabiano Tatangelo got a free kick in the 13th minute. If Bruno Nazzaro had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 14th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. In the 14thth minute of the game Biagio Pallini who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Gladiator FC's Aurelio Epifani was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 23 minutes into the match, Foot Ball Club di Roma's Bruno Nazzaro sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Aurelio Epifani narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Aurelio Epifani made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ettore Scarcella in the 24th minute of play. The supporters of Foot Ball Club di Roma booed when Gladiator FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 24 match minutes in a wonderful position. Angelo Marchegiani didn't get a good kick on the ball. Gladiator FC's Aurelio Epifani proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 25th minute of the match, managed to save Gladiator FC from getting a goal against them. After 27 played minutes Gladiator FC got a freekick which was hit by Amedeo Orlandi. In the 29th minute, Bruno Nazzaro 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. Aurelio Epifani showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ettore Scarcella in the 33rd minute of the match. Aurelio Epifani made an important save on a dangerous shot by Bruno Nazzaro in the 37th minute. Eraldo Taglieri kicked well hit freekick during the 37th minute of the match. 43 minutes into the match, Gladiator FC's goal looked a bit too open when Bruno Nazzaro came free, but Aurelio Epifani reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The corner ended in Leonardo Spinazzola almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Gladiator FC's Aurelio Epifani did a great save. 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 Beppe Rivera made the kick off in the second half. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Filomeno Forte during the 52nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 52nd minute, Filomeno Forte hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Ernesto Pierdomenico took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bianco Carozza, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Through an outstanding action, after 56 minutes, Ernesto Pierdomenico successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Bruno Nazzaro received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 57th minute. Aurelio Epifani tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Bruno Crispino's late challenge caught a Gladiator FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Bruno Crispino helped the player get up and apologised. In the 62nd match minute, Foot Ball Club di Roma was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bruno Crispino to maneuver through the defense. Foot Ball Club di Roma's Ernesto Pierdomenico played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Fabiano Tatangelo in the 62nd minute of play. Ernesto Pierdomenico showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fabiano Tatangelo, who was totally free with the ball in the 71st minute. Ernesto Pierdomenico was out of position in the 74 minute of play, and Beppe Rivera capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Beppe Rivera really showed his touch with that goal: 0-1. If Biagio Pallini had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 76th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Biagio Pallini struck a weak shot in the 83rd minute. Aurelio Epifani didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Foot Ball Club di Roma. Aurelio Epifani showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Bruno Nazzaro in the 89th minute of the match. In the 90th minute Bruno Nazzaro shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Aurelio Epifani saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Aurelio Epifani took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bruno Nazzaro, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The Foot Ball Club di Roma manager could be seen shouting at his players as they walked down the tunnel after the match. He was clearly angry that they had squandered their superior possession, allowing Gladiator FC to win.