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Phoenix Arena
Spectators: 7997 (Terracing: 5999, Seating: 1839, VIP seats: 159) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Amerigo Loreto took the kick off in the first half of the match. Alvise Marsilio took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Federico Tiburtini, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. BASTA COSì's Amerigo Loreto got a good chance for a goal in the 7th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Alvise Marsilio stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Amerigo Loreto's shot from short distance in the 9th minute. 13 minutes into the match, Amerigo Loreto notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of Phoenix Suns's Alvise Marsilio. Alvise Marsilio was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. In the 20thth minute of the game Hillar Rahkema who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but BASTA COSì's Edoardo Grande was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After having played for 26 minutes, Cristoforo Pierdomenico managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Phoenix Suns's supporters crossed their fingers, but Cristoforo Pierdomenico was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Roldán Barcelo kicked well hit freekick during the 29th minute of the match. 31 minutes into the match, BASTA COSì's goalkeeper Edoardo Grande had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Cristoforo Pierdomenico. Edoardo Grande was a little too slow when Cristoforo Pierdomenico got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 31st minute. The score was now 1-1. In the 34th minute, Hillar Rahkema hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The supporters of BASTA COSì booed when Phoenix Suns was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 35 match minutes in a wonderful position. Pablo Aimar didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a little luck, BASTA COSì's Edoardo Grande got control of the ball when Cristoforo Pierdomenico tried to sneak it across the goal line. A collision led to Phoenix Suns getting a freekick after 41 minutes play. Roldán Barcelo hit a great ball. Amerigo Loreto fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 45th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Alvise Marsilio having to interfere. BASTA COSì made a substitution. Laus Bessenback replaced Traian Neguțu. BASTA COSì's Bruno Oraže was substituted for Federico Tiburtini. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

Hillar Rahkema sent away a hard shot on goal in the 56th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Bruno Oraže struck a weak shot in the 65th minute. Alvise Marsilio didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for BASTA COSì. If Cristoforo Pierdomenico had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 70th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Alvise Marsilio made an important save on a dangerous shot by Amerigo Loreto in the 80th minute. Cristoforo Pierdomenico blasted a shot towards the goal in the 88th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Edoardo Grande having to make a save. After 91 played minutes Phoenix Suns got a freekick which was hit by Toyo Tarmadi. The second half was just like the first, even and exciting. The match ended in a draw.