Official Cup

P14 Arena
Spectators: 159 (Terracing: 120, Seating: 36, VIP seats: 3) An unexpectedly hard shot by Adrian Miliano in the 2nd minute of play forced Palestra14's goalkeeper Frits Heinel to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 11th minute Abdullah Oskan shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Frits Heinel saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Carter Malatesta made a great header on Cesano Boscone's corner, it was just that Palestra14's Frits Heinel managed to reach the ball for a save. Attilio Torelli recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 13th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The audience thought a goal was coming when Cain Vieri got free with Alto Muro in the 18th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Frits Heinel showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Abdullah Oskan in the 20th minute of the match. Abdullah Oskan's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Frits Heinel read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 27th minute of play. Frits Heinel made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Abdullah Oskan in the 30th minute of play. A collision led to Cesano Boscone getting a freekick after 36 minutes play. Guillermo McDaniel hit a great ball. In the 37th minute Fausto Fioriti shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Alto Muro saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Abdullah Oskan in the 39th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Frits Heinel saved Palestra14 from getting behind. Adrian Miliano received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 41st minute. Frits Heinel tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Alto Muro made an important save on a dangerous shot by Cain Vieri in the 43rd minute. In the 44th minute of the match, Fausto Fioriti tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Alto Muro saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the 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. Abdullah Oskan was the one to do the kick off. Cain Vieri received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 51st minute. Alto Muro tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 52nd minute, Felice De Fina hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 53rd minute of the match Dennis Del Vecchio sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Alto Muro skillfully saved the ball. Alto Muro took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Fausto Fioriti, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Alto Muro showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Fausto Fioriti in the 59th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Palestra14's Aureliano Sandalio got a free kick in the 60th minute. Thanks to some nice moves Abdullah Oskan could shoot a difficult shot in the 63rd minute, which Frits Heinel however easily saved by the left post. Abdullah Oskan sent away a hard shot on goal in the 68th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. After 69 played minutes Cesano Boscone got a freekick which was hit by Biagio Ramoser. Alto Muro showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fausto Fioriti, who was totally free with the ball in the 71st minute. 73 minutes into the game, Dennis Del Vecchio was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Palestra14's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Cesano Boscone the free kick. After 73 played minutes Palestra14 got a freekick which was hit by Dennis Del Vecchio. Adrian Miliano sent away a hard shot on goal in the 75th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Alto Muro came out of the goal in the 79th minute to try and stop a shot by Palestra14's Fausto Fioriti. But to his dismay, Fausto Fioriti quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-0. 82 minutes into the match, Palestra14's goalkeeper Frits Heinel had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Abdullah Oskan. After having played for 84 minutes, Abdullah Oskan managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Cesano Boscone's supporters crossed their fingers, but Abdullah Oskan was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Frits Heinel made a fantastic save in the 87th minute, when Abdullah Oskan sent off a good shot on target. There was no doubt that Palestra14 were the better team. Palestra14's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.