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Spectators: 8040 (Terracing: 6031, Seating: 1849, VIP seats: 160) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Alvaro Piattelli made the kick off which started today's match. When Jorg Stercks came up free with the goalie in the 3rd minute, the el che guevara 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 Jorg Stercks couldn't finish the play. When el che guevara's Jorg Stercks in the 6th minute got a chance for a shot 6th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye XMAS's goalie prevented a goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Alvaro Piattelli in the 11th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Valeriu Leu saved el che guevara from getting behind. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jorg Stercks in the 16th minute of play forced XMAS's goalkeeper Armando Polidori to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The corner led el che guevara's Franco Carbonetti to fire away a dangerous shot which Armando Polidori despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. The audience was convinced that Jorg Stercks's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Armando Polidori was relentless in the 20th minute of the game. When XMAS's Alvaro Piattelli in the 24th minute got a chance for a shot 24th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye el che guevara's goalie prevented a goal. Donato Vinciguerra's late challenge caught a el che guevara's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Donato Vinciguerra helped the player get up and apologised. Donato Vinciguerra kicked well hit freekick during the 27th minute of the match. 29 minutes into the match, Jorg Stercks had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Armando Polidori. XMAS's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Jorg Stercks was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. Jorg Stercks's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Armando Polidori read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 31st minute of play. Dave Maestri charged in rather forcefully in the 32nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Dave Maestri the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 32nd match minute, XMAS was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dave Maestri to maneuver through the defense. Armando Polidori made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jorg Stercks in the 41st minute of play. When Anfilogino Rigoni came up free with the goalie in the 46th minute, the el che guevara 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 Anfilogino Rigoni couldn't finish the play. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Jorg Stercks was the one to do the kick off. If Jorg Stercks had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 52nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. After a defensive mix-up in XMAS's zone, Anfilogino Rigoni stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Armando Polidori came out of the goal and Anfilogino Rigoni tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Alvaro Piattelli in the 59th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Valeriu Leu saved el che guevara from getting behind. 61 minutes into the game, el che guevara's Jorg Stercks nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Armando Polidori made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-0. el che guevara's Jorg Stercks got a good chance for a goal in the 66th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Armando Polidori made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jorg Stercks in the 67th minute of play. Jorg Stercks might have been able to make a better finish in the 69th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Armando Polidori. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Jorg Stercks ran back to his position shaking his head. If Jorg Stercks had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 70th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Ernesto Santovito charged in rather forcefully in the 71st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Ernesto Santovito the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 71st minute, Ernesto Santovito hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Alex Belardi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 72nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Jorg Stercks during the 74th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of XMAS booed when el che guevara was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 74 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jorg Stercks didn't get a good kick on the ball. Jorg Stercks's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Armando Polidori read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 81st minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jorg Stercks in the 83rd minute of play forced XMAS's goalkeeper Armando Polidori to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The corner led to el che guevara's Joost Verweijen getting away a dangerous shot that went just outside the goal. 87 minutes into the match, XMAS's goal looked a bit too open when Ernesto Santovito came free, but Armando Polidori reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. If Enrico Leoni had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 91st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Valeriu Leu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alvaro Piattelli in the 95th minute of play.