League

Juniors Arena
Spectators: 7950 (Terracing: 5964, Seating: 1828, VIP seats: 158) Geo AFC's Demetrio Giovannelli played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Amedeo Giammaria in the 7th minute of play. If Alessio Pardini had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 8th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Alessio Pardini had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 13th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Demetrio Giovannelli made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Fedele Villani in the 14th minute of play. Edmondo Toccaceli's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Ettore Rinaldi read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 22nd minute of play. In the 24th match minute, Lenzima Juniors MZ™ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alex Bulla to maneuver through the defense. After some fancy dribbling in the 25th minute, Cesare Polmone managed to get in a good position for a shot. Geo AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Cesare Polmone was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ettore Rinaldi breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Alessio Pardini's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 28thth minute, Demetrio Giovannelli skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. When Geo AFC's Cesare Polmone in the 32nd minute got a chance for a shot 32nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Lenzima Juniors MZ™'s goalie prevented a goal. Amedeo Giammaria hit a great freekick 37 minutes into the match. Geo AFC were awarded a corner in the 39th minute after Lenzima Juniors MZ™'s defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Alfredo Vespa took the corner. The corner led Geo AFC's Alfredo Vespa to fire away a dangerous shot which Ettore Rinaldi despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Alessio Pardini fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 43rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Demetrio Giovannelli having to interfere. A collision led to Geo AFC getting a freekick after 46 minutes play. Amos Massaro hit a great ball. If Alessio Pardini had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 47th 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.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Fedele Villani made a kick off. Fedele Villani struck a weak shot in the 51st minute. Demetrio Giovannelli didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Lenzima Juniors MZ™. A nice corner shot did that Filippo Puddu got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Demetrio Giovannelli quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. After a rather tough play, Geo AFC's Alessandro Riso got a free kick in the 55th minute. Demetrio Giovannelli showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alessio Pardini in the 57th minute of the match. If Fedele Villani had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 63rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Fedele Villani fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 65th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Demetrio Giovannelli having to interfere. Geo AFC's Demetrio Giovannelli played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Fedele Villani in the 67th minute of play. A collision led to Lenzima Juniors MZ™ getting a freekick after 73 minutes play. Fabiano Romano hit a great ball. After a defensive mix-up in Lenzima Juniors MZ™'s zone, Edmondo Toccaceli stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ettore Rinaldi came out of the goal and Edmondo Toccaceli tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Fedele Villani in the 79th minute of play forced Geo AFC's goalkeeper Demetrio Giovannelli to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Dario Colecchia charged in rather forcefully in the 81st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Dario Colecchia the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 81 played minutes Lenzima Juniors MZ™ got a freekick which was hit by Dario Colecchia. 84 minutes into the game, Cosimo Giolo was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Geo AFC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Lenzima Juniors MZ™ the free kick. After a rather tough play, Geo AFC's Cosimo Giolo got a free kick in the 84th minute. In the 87th minute the ball was on its way in behind Geo AFC's goalkeeper Demetrio Giovannelli, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 88 minutes into the match, Geo AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Alessio Pardini came free, but Demetrio Giovannelli reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 90 minutes into the match, Lenzima Juniors MZ™'s goal looked a bit too open when Cesare Polmone came free, but Ettore Rinaldi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Alessio Pardini sent away a hard shot on goal in the 94th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance.