Prized/Friendly Cup

Van Goof StadiuM
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Albano Venerando got the match started through his kick off. Astor Hitzeder made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Franciszek Cupial in the 3rd minute of play. In the 7th minute, Cipriano Munio hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Franciszek Cupial sent away a hard shot on goal in the 8th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Atletico Van Goof's Ferdinando Di Persio played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Albano Venerando in the 15th minute of play. Atletico Van Goof's Ferdinando Di Persio played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Albano Venerando in the 16th minute of play. With a little luck, Jardón AFC's Astor Hitzeder got control of the ball when Ercole Marcon tried to sneak it across the goal line. 31 minutes into the match, Damiano Iachini had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Astor Hitzeder. Jardón AFC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Damiano Iachini was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-0. In the 37th minute Albano Venerando shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ferdinando Di Persio saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Jardón AFC's Astor Hitzeder played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ercole Marcon in the 39th minute of play. Cristian Avellaneda hit a great freekick 40 minutes into the match. Alexander Tomasso, 41 minutes into the match, dribbled the ball up the side of the field and decided to take a long shot at the goal. Unfortunately, the ball was poorly hit and landed closer to the corner than to the goal. Astor Hitzeder made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ercole Marcon in the 43rd minute of play. Ercole Marcon received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 48th minute. Astor Hitzeder tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-0.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Ercole Marcon was the one to do the kick off. 53 minutes into the match, Atletico Van Goof's goal looked a bit too open when Albano Venerando came free, but Ferdinando Di Persio reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Filippo Festa during the 57th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Filippo Festa hit a great freekick 57 minutes into the match. When Albano Venerando fell near the penalty area in the 62nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Jardón AFC's protests and gave Albano Venerando a yellow card for diving instead. In the 63rd match minute, Jardón AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Albano Venerando to maneuver through the defense. In the 67th match minute, Atletico Van Goof was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ercole Marcon to maneuver through the defense. With a little luck, Atletico Van Goof's Ferdinando Di Persio got control of the ball when Albano Venerando tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 74th minute Albano Venerando shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ferdinando Di Persio saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The supporters of Atletico Van Goof booed when Jardón AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 77 match minutes in a wonderful position. Albano Venerando didn't get a good kick on the ball. 82 minutes into the game, Ercole Marcon cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 3-0. Astor Hitzeder was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Albano Venerando received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Ferdinando Di Persio came out and tried to block the shot, but Albano Venerando slotted it home off the left post making it 3-1 in the 85th minute. Ferdinando Di Persio showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Albano Venerando in the 91st minute of the match. After 94 played minutes Atletico Van Goof got a freekick which was hit by Emanuele Guerra. In the 97th minute, Felice Piano hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 99th minute Albano Venerando managed to get in a great position but fired away a sharp shot that went outside the goal on the goalie's right hand side. It could just as well have been a goal.