Official Cup

Gian Maria Volonté
Spectators: 166 (Terracing: 125, Seating: 38, VIP seats: 3) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Alvaro Giusto started the match with the kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Edy Mondino in the 5th minute of play forced Glasgow Rangers FC's goalkeeper Dave Clemente to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The referee felt a red card was in order, 7 minutes into the game, when Nestor Lauaxeta put in a rough tackle. After 6 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Glasgow Rangers FC! Beila Mora scored 2-0 in the 14th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Dave Clemente, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 16th minute, Alvaro Giusto got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. In the 18th minute the ball was on its way in behind San Michele AFC's goalkeeper Motta Rello, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Alberigo Bianchini kicked well hit freekick during the 20th minute of the match. After 20 played minutes, San Michele AFC's Beila Mora shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Dave Clemente came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in San Michele AFC reached it. Ettore Placidi hit a great freekick 23 minutes into the match. Motta Rello showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Antonio Mastrocola, who was totally free with the ball in the 25th minute. When Glasgow Rangers FC's Ettore Placidi in the 26th minute got a chance for a shot 26th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye San Michele AFC's goalie prevented a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alvaro Giusto in the 30th minute of play forced Glasgow Rangers FC's goalkeeper Dave Clemente to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When San Michele AFC's Alvaro Giusto, in the 30th minute, received a pass right in front of the net, it looked like a certain goal, but his shot went outside. A wasted opportunity for San Michele AFC. Dave Clemente made an important save on a dangerous shot by Alvaro Giusto in the 32nd minute. San Michele AFC's Motta Rello played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ettore Placidi in the 34th minute of play. Motta Rello showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Antonio Mastrocola, who was totally free with the ball in the 35th minute. Glasgow Rangers FC's Dave Clemente played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Dennis Mosca in the 37th minute of play. In the 39th minute Dennis Mosca shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Dave Clemente saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Motta Rello showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Antonio Mastrocola in the 41st minute of the match. Dave Clemente had great luck who in the 42ndth minute grab hold of the ball when Alvaro Giusto from a short distance tried to put the ball inside the right post. In the 45th minute, Alvaro Giusto made a precise shot to the right of Dave Clemente. Glasgow Rangers FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 4-0. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 4-0.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Ettore Placidi was the one to do the kick off. In the 51st match minute, San Michele AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dennis Chiappini to maneuver through the defense. Ettore Placidi might have been able to make a better finish in the 53rd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Motta Rello. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Ettore Placidi ran back to his position shaking his head. Motta Rello made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ettore Placidi in the 53rd minute of play. 54 minutes into the game, Beila Mora cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 5-0. Dave Clemente was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Glasgow Rangers FC's Dave Clemente played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alvaro Giusto in the 59th minute of play. 65 minutes into the match, Glasgow Rangers FC's goal looked a bit too open when Beila Mora came free, but Dave Clemente reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Motta Rello showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ettore Placidi in the 66th minute of the match. Glasgow Rangers FC made a substitution. Carlo Attili replaced Armando Natalucci. Glasgow Rangers FC's Ettore Placidi got a good chance for a goal in the 73rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Alvaro Giusto took the ball and in the 74 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Dave Clemente. Dave Clemente dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 6-0. Dave Clemente took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Beila Mora, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 90th minute, Beila Mora got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. When Ziemowit Kinic fell near the penalty area in the 95th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored San Michele AFC's protests and gave Ziemowit Kinic a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, San Michele AFC's Ziemowit Kinic got a free kick in the 95th minute. San Michele AFC walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.