Official Cup

Eugenio Carlucci
Spectators: 161 (Terracing: 121, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) Trezzano Sul Naviglio AFC's Liu Xing Qiang played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Anfilogino Furia in the 3rd minute of play. When Erwin Jadamowitz came up free with the goalie in the 5th minute, the Trezzano Sul Naviglio AFC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Erwin Jadamowitz couldn't finish the play. 7 minutes into the match, Old BaoBaB Accademy's goal looked a bit too open when Serafim Malta came free, but Fabiano Violento reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Trezzano Sul Naviglio AFC's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Corrado Mancini in the 8th minute. A nice corner shot did that Corrado Mancini got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Fabiano Violento quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. Liu Xing Qiang showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Emiliano Giusto, who was totally free with the ball in the 11th minute. Fabiano Violento showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Serafim Malta in the 13th minute of the match. Liu Xing Qiang took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Emiliano Giusto, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 18 minutes into the match, Old BaoBaB Accademy's goal looked a bit too open when Erwin Jadamowitz came free, but Fabiano Violento reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Emiliano Giusto in the 20th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Liu Xing Qiang saved Trezzano Sul Naviglio AFC from getting behind. An unexpectedly hard shot by Emiliano Giusto in the 22nd minute of play forced Trezzano Sul Naviglio AFC's goalkeeper Liu Xing Qiang to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Emiliano Giusto in the 23rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Liu Xing Qiang prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 23 minutes in the game, Emiliano Giusto dribbled his way through the penalty area and after maneuvering past an opponent, drilled a quick shot at the goal. The ball looked like it was going in, but it was hit a bit too hard and flew over the goal. Emiliano Giusto might have been able to make a better finish in the 27th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Liu Xing Qiang. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Emiliano Giusto ran back to his position shaking his head. Liu Xing Qiang showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Emiliano Giusto, who was totally free with the ball in the 27th minute. Fabiano Violento showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Erwin Jadamowitz in the 28th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Erwin Jadamowitz in the 28th minute of play forced Old BaoBaB Accademy's goalkeeper Fabiano Violento to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Francesco Coscia could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 33rd minute of the match, but Fabiano Violento made a huge save. Francesco Coscias short, quick shot in the 33rdth minute got Fabiano Violento to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. In the 35th minute of the match, Erwin Jadamowitz tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Fabiano Violento saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. In the 36th minute Serafim Malta shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Fabiano Violento saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Fabiano Violento showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Erwin Jadamowitz in the 37th minute of the match. Old BaoBaB Accademy's Fabiano Violento proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 40th minute of the match, managed to save Old BaoBaB Accademy from getting a goal against them. An unexpectedly hard shot by Francesco Coscia in the 47th minute of play forced Old BaoBaB Accademy's goalkeeper Fabiano Violento to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Emiliano Giusto was the one to do the kick off. After some fancy dribbling in the 53rd minute, Anfilogino Furia managed to get in a good position for a shot. Old BaoBaB Accademy's supporters rose to their feet, but Anfilogino Furia was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Liu Xing Qiang breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The audience thought a goal was coming when Emiliano Giusto got free with Liu Xing Qiang in the 58th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Francesco Coscia hit a great freekick 59 minutes into the match. With a little luck, Trezzano Sul Naviglio AFC's Liu Xing Qiang got control of the ball when Anfilogino Furia tried to sneak it across the goal line. Old BaoBaB Accademy's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Robert Pirès in the 62nd minute. The corner ended in Robert Pirès almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Trezzano Sul Naviglio AFC's Liu Xing Qiang did a great save. When the match clock showed 66 minutes, the score became 1-0 when Francesco Coscia sped through Old BaoBaB Accademy's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Fabiano Violento. Old BaoBaB Accademy's Emilio Buffone was substituted for Emiliano Giusto. Old BaoBaB Accademy's Prince Queen was substituted for Robert Pirès. Emilio Buffone might have been able to make a better finish in the 76th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Liu Xing Qiang. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Emilio Buffone ran back to his position shaking his head. Emilio Buffone took the ball and in the 77 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Liu Xing Qiang. Liu Xing Qiang dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-1. After a defensive mix-up in Trezzano Sul Naviglio AFC's zone, Anfilogino Furia stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Liu Xing Qiang came out of the goal and Anfilogino Furia tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Fabiano Violento showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Serafim Malta in the 89th minute of the match. 92 minutes into the match, Erwin Jadamowitz had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Fabiano Violento. Old BaoBaB Accademy's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Erwin Jadamowitz was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-1. When the referee ended the match the Trezzano Sul Naviglio AFC players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.