Prized/Friendly Cup

BENDINI
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Alexander Tosi took the kick off in the first half of the match. 4 minutes into the game, Andrea Fantini cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Ennio Lucchetta was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. The supporters of US Fulminea booed when Diecicento FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 8 match minutes in a wonderful position. Carmine Macchia didn't get a good kick on the ball. Bernardo Traini showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Anthony Montini in the 15th minute of the match. 18 minutes into the game, Anfilogino Farese lined in a short shot 1-1 behind a frustrated Bernardo Traini. 23 minutes into the game, Ciccio Larizza was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Diecicento FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave US Fulminea the free kick. After 23 played minutes Diecicento FC got a freekick which was hit by Ciccio Larizza. It was beautiful to see US Fulminea's Enzo Toppi in action when he in the 25th minute dribbled his way through a couple of opponents and the fired away a shot from almost standing still. First the ball seemed to get in, but turned out to be on the outside of the net. A great chance! Filippo De Lorenzi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 27th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The supporters of US Fulminea booed when Diecicento FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 31 match minutes in a wonderful position. Anfilogino Farese didn't get a good kick on the ball. Andrea Fantini took the ball and in the 33 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Ennio Lucchetta. Ennio Lucchetta dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-2. Ciccio Larizza hit a great freekick 39 minutes into the match. After 42 minutes, Enzo Toppi mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the US Fulminea and the Diecicento FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of Diecicento FC booed when US Fulminea was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 42 match minutes in a wonderful position. Enzo Toppi didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 44 played minutes Diecicento FC got a freekick which was hit by Alvise De Luca.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Edoardo Melone to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 51st minute of the match, Edoardo Melone tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Ennio Lucchetta saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. In the 52nd match minute, US Fulminea was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Enzo Toppi to maneuver through the defense. In the 54th minute, Corrado Ritacco 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. Ennio Lucchetta made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Andrea Fantini in the 59th minute of play. In the 64th match minute, Diecicento FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ciccio Larizza to maneuver through the defense. Amos Croce's late challenge caught a Diecicento FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Amos Croce helped the player get up and apologised. 67 minutes into the game, Alexander Tosi cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 3-2. Bernardo Traini was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Franco Santucci hit a great freekick 70 minutes into the match. Amos Croce kicked well hit freekick during the 74th minute of the match. Anfilogino Farese charged in rather forcefully in the 83rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Anfilogino Farese the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 83 played minutes Diecicento FC got a freekick which was hit by Anfilogino Farese. Bernardo Traini took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Anfilogino Farese, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Diecicento FC's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.