League

Budino Arena
Spectators: 8597 (Terracing: 6449, Seating: 1977, VIP seats: 171) Davide Rinaldi made the kick off and thus started the match. In the 4th minute the ball was on its way in behind Biancanigo FC's goalkeeper Amerigo Staniscia, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Herta Budino's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Fábio Grosso in the 9th minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Davide Rinaldi got free with Amerigo Staniscia in the 16th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Herta Budino were awarded a corner in the 18th minute after Biancanigo FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Fábio Grosso took the corner. Iwan Kolbert made in the 20th minute of the game a fairly good throw-in which was taken care of by Kaptan Ergüner. After a rather tough play, Biancanigo FC's Iwan Kolbert got a free kick in the 25th minute. Amerigo Staniscia was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Davide Rinaldi showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-0 in the 28 minute of play. Fortunato Sangermano showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ciro Carulli in the 35th minute of the match. 41 minutes into the match, Biancanigo FC's goal looked a bit too open when Davide Rinaldi came free, but Amerigo Staniscia reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The audience thought a goal was coming when Davide Rinaldi got free with Amerigo Staniscia in the 42nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

After 53 played minutes Herta Budino got a freekick which was hit by Codrin Tăgorean. After a rather tough play, Herta Budino's Kleanthis Zoumakis got a free kick in the 56th minute. Davide Rinaldi struck a weak shot in the 58th minute. Amerigo Staniscia didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Herta Budino. After 64 played minutes Biancanigo FC got a freekick which was hit by Luciano Boniel. 66 minutes into the match, Herta Budino's Davide Rinaldi sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Amerigo Staniscia narrowly saved just below the crossbar. If Davide Rinaldi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 69th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Amerigo Staniscia made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Davide Rinaldi in the 69th minute of play. Luciano Boniel recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 70th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 72 minutes into the match, Davide Rinaldi had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Amerigo Staniscia. Biancanigo FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Davide Rinaldi was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-0. Davide Rinaldi's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Amerigo Staniscia read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 82nd minute of play. Herta Budino's Fábio Grosso was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Amerigo Staniscia in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. After some fancy dribbling in the 86th minute, Davide Rinaldi managed to get in a good position for a shot. Herta Budino's supporters rose to their feet, but Davide Rinaldi was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Amerigo Staniscia breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Amerigo Staniscia showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Davide Rinaldi in the 91st minute of the match. Amerigo Staniscia showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Davide Rinaldi, who was totally free with the ball in the 91st minute. In the 92nd minute, Codrin Tăgorean hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Many of Biancanigo FC's supporters were seen to leave the ground early as it became clear their team was going to lose. Biancanigo FC may have spent more time on the ball, but Herta Budino were more willing to take their chances and they walked away with the win.