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Dino Manuzzi
Spectators: 9225 (Terracing: 6920, Seating: 2122, VIP seats: 183) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Felice Tacco made the kick off which started today's match. Marco Silvestri showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Eli Mariani in the 5th minute of the match. In the 5th minute of the match, Eli Mariani tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Marco Silvestri saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Hélio O'Connell made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Achille Tullio in the 10th minute of play. In the 14thth minute of the game Cosimo Laudadio who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Maritek FC's Hélio O'Connell was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After 15 minutes Maritek FC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Davide Guerrini who took care of the corner kick. Davide Guerrini made a great header on SPALLETTE RETURNS's corner, it was just that Maritek FC's Hélio O'Connell managed to reach the ball for a save. 17 minutes into the game, SPALLETTE RETURNS's Cosimo Laudadio nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Hélio O'Connell made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. 20 minutes into the match, SPALLETTE RETURNS's Cosimo Laudadio sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Hélio O'Connell narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Ettore Santo recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 21st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 26 minutes into the match, Maritek FC's goal looked a bit too open when Cosimo Laudadio came free, but Hélio O'Connell reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Maritek FC's Hélio O'Connell played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cosimo Laudadio in the 26th minute of play. 27 minutes had been played when some careless play by Maritek FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Davide Guerrini was slow to take the kick. During this time SPALLETTE RETURNS's players had a chance to rest. Davide Guerrini made a great header on SPALLETTE RETURNS's corner, it was just that Maritek FC's Hélio O'Connell managed to reach the ball for a save. After 30 minutes, Armando Izzo mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the SPALLETTE RETURNS and the Maritek FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. 31 minutes into the match, Maritek FC's goal looked a bit too open when Cosimo Laudadio came free, but Hélio O'Connell reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 34thth minute of the game Cosimo Laudadio who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Maritek FC's Hélio O'Connell was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 35th minute, Konrad De Winter hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After some fancy dribbling in the 35th minute, Andrea Mariani managed to get in a good position for a shot. Maritek FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Andrea Mariani was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Marco Silvestri breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After 37 played minutes SPALLETTE RETURNS got a freekick which was hit by Armando Izzo. Marco Silvestri showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ferruccio Zarillo in the 39th minute of the match. Hélio O'Connell made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cosimo Laudadio in the 40th minute of play. Luca Pellegrini's late challenge caught a Maritek FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Luca Pellegrini helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, SPALLETTE RETURNS's Luca Pellegrini got a free kick in the 43rd minute.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Cosimo Laudadio stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Cosimo Laudadio sent away a hard shot on goal in the 54th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. A collision led to Maritek FC getting a freekick after 62 minutes play. Eli Mariani hit a great ball. SPALLETTE RETURNS made a substitution. Fortunato Santone replaced Armando Izzo. SPALLETTE RETURNS made a substitution. Amedeo Palmieri replaced Konrad De Winter. A collision led to Maritek FC getting a freekick after 63 minutes play. Eli Mariani hit a great ball. In the 66th match minute, SPALLETTE RETURNS was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Luca Pellegrini to maneuver through the defense. Felice Tacco fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 67th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Marco Silvestri having to interfere. Maritek FC's Hélio O'Connell played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Davide Guerrini in the 69th minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Cosimo Laudadio in the 73rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Hélio O'Connell saved Maritek FC from getting behind. In the 74th minute, Ettore Santo ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Marco Silvestri was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-1. Maritek FC made a substitution. Federico Ondino replaced Felice Tacco. Maritek FC made a substitution. Alfredo Toschi replaced Ferruccio Zarillo. In the 86thth minute of the game Alfredo Toschi who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but SPALLETTE RETURNS's Marco Silvestri was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. The supporters of SPALLETTE RETURNS booed when Maritek FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 93 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alfredo Toschi didn't get a good kick on the ball. Maritek FC's defense didn't have a chance, in the 95th minute, when Cosimo Laudadio scored to the left of an out of position Hélio O'Connell, making the score, 1-2. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. SPALLETTE RETURNS had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.