Prized/Friendly Cup

Annibale Riva
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Eusébio Sacadura kicked off to start the match. Armindo Guarda came out of the goal in the 3rd minute to try and stop a shot by US Albenga's Alessio De Vecchis. But to his dismay, Alessio De Vecchis quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-0. Miguel Gusmão kicked well hit freekick during the 5th minute of the match. With an all-out effort, US Albenga's Armindo Guarda threw himself towards the right post 9 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Daniele Molinario, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. The audience was convinced that Daniele Molinario's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Armindo Guarda was relentless in the 11th minute of the game. US Albenga's Ciccio Mariano suffered a sore knee after 11 minutes and couldn't finish the game. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Daniele Molinario in the 15th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Armindo Guarda prevented the ball from getting in the gole. A hard shot 20 in the game by Daniele Molinario from a close distance when the talented Armindo Guarda managed to make a qualified save. ADCR Loreto United FC's players were relieved. US Albenga's Bernardo De Fina played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Eusébio Sacadura in the 23rd minute of play. Eusébio Sacadura recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 25th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Alessio De Vecchis could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 26th minute of the match, but Armindo Guarda made a huge save. In the 29th minute, Teófilo Caneira 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. Bernardo De Fina made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Eusébio Sacadura in the 31st minute of play. After a rather tough play, US Albenga's Alvaro Masetti got a free kick in the 34th minute. Bernardo De Fina made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Eusébio Sacadura in the 40th minute of play. In the 42nd minute Eusébio Sacadura shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Bernardo De Fina saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. ADCR Loreto United FC's Armindo Guarda played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Daniele Molinario in the 43rd minute of play. US Albenga's Bernardo De Fina played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Eusébio Sacadura in the 46th minute of play. In the 48th minute, Teófilo Caneira ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Bernardo De Fina was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-1. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Daniele Molinario was the one to do the kick off. 57 minutes into the match, US Albenga's goal looked a bit too open when Eusébio Sacadura came free, but Bernardo De Fina reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In a very dangerous position, a player in ADCR Loreto United FC fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 58th minute. Penalty! After some careless play in the ADCR Loreto United FC defense, Alvaro Masetti kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Armindo Guarda. The ADCR Loreto United FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Armindo Guarda should have stopped the shot. When US Albenga's Daniele Molinario in the 69th minute got a chance for a shot 69th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye ADCR Loreto United FC's goalie prevented a goal. Miguel Gusmão's late challenge caught a US Albenga's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Miguel Gusmão helped the player get up and apologised. In the 74thth minute of the game Daniele Molinario who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but ADCR Loreto United FC's Armindo Guarda was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Felice Bottone sent away a hard shot on goal in the 75th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 79th minute Daniele Molinario shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Armindo Guarda saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 83 minutes into the game, Daniele Molinario cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 4-1. Armindo Guarda was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 88 minutes into the game, Beppe Gulli was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. US Albenga's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave ADCR Loreto United FC the free kick. Beppe Gulli kicked well hit freekick during the 88th minute of the match. Bernardo De Fina showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Eusébio Sacadura in the 90th minute of the match. Eusébio Sacadura received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 92nd minute. Bernardo De Fina tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Daniele Molinario in the 95th minute of play forced ADCR Loreto United FC's goalkeeper Armindo Guarda to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 97th match minute, ADCR Loreto United FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Heitor Madruga to maneuver through the defense.