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Stadio Varlungo
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Alexander Kielberg sent away a hard shot on goal in the 5th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When the match clock showed 8 minutes, the score became 0-1 when Helge Granström sped through Varlungo AFC's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Arrigo Matteucci. After 14 played minutes Varlungo AFC got a freekick which was hit by Elia Giorgi. Johannes Högberg made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Christian Selvaggi in the 18th minute of play. With his leg Johannes Högberg managed to avoid a goal in the 20thth minute, when Varlungo AFC's Alessandro Mattei fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. After 25 played minutes Varlungo AFC got a freekick which was hit by Carter Luciani. Emiliano Martini hit a great freekick 31 minutes into the match. After having played for 34 minutes, Alexander Kielberg managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Blattnicksele's supporters crossed their fingers, but Alexander Kielberg was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 37th minute, Christian Selvaggi reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Johannes Högberg. The goal made the score 1-2. When Varlungo AFC's Alessandro Mattei in the 40th minute got a chance for a shot 40th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Blattnicksele's goalie prevented a goal. Alexander Kielberg sent away a hard shot on goal in the 45th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Helge Granström had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 46th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After the first half Blattnicksele were leading 1-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Christian Selvaggi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 52nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Johannes Högberg having to interfere. After 55th play minutes Alexander Kielberg shot 1-3, a short shot which went by Arrigo Matteucci and just under the crossbar into goal. 60 minutes into the match, Varlungo AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Alexander Kielberg came free, but Arrigo Matteucci reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, Varlungo AFC's Elia Giorgi got a free kick in the 60th minute. A collision led to Varlungo AFC getting a freekick after 62 minutes play. Carter Luciani hit a great ball. Gustav Forsberg's shot from long distance in the 63rd minute was not bad at all, but Varlungo AFC's Arrigo Matteucci knew what was happening and pushed the ball into his arms just before it hit the right post. 64 minutes into the match, Helge Granström had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Arrigo Matteucci. Varlungo AFC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Helge Granström was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-4. When Helge Granström came up free with the goalie in the 70th minute, the Blattnicksele fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Helge Granström couldn't finish the play. Varlungo AFC's goalkeeper couldn't reach when Alexander Kielberg 73 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 1-5. In the 77th minute, Helge Granström 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. In the 77th minute, Roland Lönn hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Johannes Högberg made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Christian Selvaggi in the 87th minute of play. Johannes Högberg showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Christian Selvaggi, who was totally free with the ball in the 89th minute. A hard shot 92 in the game by Helge Granström from a close distance when the talented Arrigo Matteucci managed to make a qualified save. Varlungo AFC's players were relieved. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Blattnicksele had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.