Official Cup

Couqueiros Arena
Spectators: 157 (Terracing: 118, Seating: 36, VIP seats: 3) After a rather tough play, AM United's Edgar Salgueiro got a free kick in the 4th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Beppe Cherubini in the 9th minute of play forced AM United's goalkeeper Hildeberto Ramalho to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Cristoforo Biavati in the 10th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Hildeberto Ramalho saved AM United from getting behind. After 11 minutes AM United's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Ermanno Marcolongo who took care of the corner kick. AM United were awarded a corner in the 19th minute after Talenti Roma Calcio's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Artur Mendes took the corner. The corner ended in Artur Mendes almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Talenti Roma Calcio's Florian Pinti did a great save. 25 minutes into the match, AM United's goal looked a bit too open when Cristoforo Biavati came free, but Hildeberto Ramalho reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ermanno Marcolongo in the 26th minute of play forced AM United's goalkeeper Hildeberto Ramalho to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Hildeberto Ramalho didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Ermanno Marcolongo went, in the 26th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-1 was the resulting score. Hildeberto Ramalho showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cristoforo Biavati in the 28th minute of the match. 31 minutes into the match, AM United's Xavier Modesto sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Florian Pinti narrowly saved just below the crossbar. If Ermanno Marcolongo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 33rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Florian Pinti was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Armindo Viana showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-1 in the 35 minute of play. Thanks to some nice moves Xavier Modesto could shoot a difficult shot in the 39th minute, which Florian Pinti however easily saved by the left post. If Xavier Modesto had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 40th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 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.

Dennis Oddi kicked well hit freekick during the 56th minute of the match. In the 57th minute of the match Artur Mendes sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Florian Pinti skillfully saved the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Cristoforo Biavati in the 59th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Hildeberto Ramalho prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Xavier Modesto received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 62nd minute. Florian Pinti tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Xavier Modesto fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 76th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Florian Pinti having to interfere. After 78 played minutes Cristoforo Biavati rounded AM United's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 1-4. Beppe Cherubini kicked well hit freekick during the 89th minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 92nd minute, Xavier Modesto managed to get in a good position for a shot. AM United's supporters rose to their feet, but Xavier Modesto was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Florian Pinti breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Talenti Roma Calcio walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.