Welcome to the match between Merano F.C. and Alpignano forest

2'

Nazzareno Costantini attempted to chip the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Pietro Ventimiglia.

3'

Iacopo Grassi attempted to lob the ball forward but it was intercepted by Nero Marchese.

4'

Iacopo Grassi skipped easily past Nero Marchese.

Iacopo Grassi tried to deliver the ball in from wide but Ippolito Allegro intercepted but couldn't control.

5'

Iacopo Grassi took the ball confidently past Nero Marchese.

Iacopo Grassi crossed the ball high and hard, Ippolito Allegro couldn't reach it.

Rocco Cerrato won the aerial challenge against Nunzio Pagano, then hit the ball with his head toward the goal.

But Rocco Cerrato put it wide of the goal ... It was a poor effort from Rocco Cerrato. He was lacking match sharpness.

6'

Ladislao Firicano received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Achille Colombo, Ladislao Firicano picked up on the ball before Pietro Ventimiglia could reach it.

Whilst still some way from goal, Ladislao Firicano tried to lob the keeper. Claudio Lucchini failed to charge down the shot.

Ladislao Firicano was close, but the ball went just over the top of the bar ... A wasted opportunity.

7'

Silverio Paolini attempted to play a long ball but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Ezio Aquilani.

8'

Ippolito Allegro played a high ball looking for Maurizio Ricci to run onto it, Maurizio Ricci controlled the ball when bringing it down before Marco De Rege could reach it.

Maurizio Ricci found a perfect spot and flicked it goalwards. Nino Rivalta couldn't reach it.

Maso Contini failed to save ... Maurizio Ricci scored an excellent goal !!! ... He raised a finger to his lips ! He had silenced the opposition fans

Merano F.C. 0 - 1 Alpignano forest

9'

Claudio Lucchini tried to pass it long to a team-mate but Ladislao Firicano made it first to the ball and intercepted.

13'

Pietro Ventimiglia's participation was over with as he left the field injured

Demetrio Grella replaced the injured Pietro Ventimiglia.

Silverio Paolini took the corner to the edge of the area.

Maurizio Ricci got ahead of Rocco Cerrato to win the ball, then headed the ball to safety.

14'

Claudio Lucchini tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Ladislao Firicano got in the way of the ball.

15'

Rocco Cerrato took the corner to the edge of the area.

Andrea Russo hit the ball with his head toward the goal but Nunzio Pagano headed the ball clear.

17'

Silverio Paolini searched out Rocco Cerrato with a high ball, Rocco Cerrato controlled the ball when bringing it down before Ezio Aquilani could intercept.

From out wide, Rocco Cerrato fired in a curving shot at goal but the shot cannoned off Nunzio Pagano.

19'

Rocco Cerrato skipped past Demetrio Grella.

Rocco Cerrato was pressed by Claudio Lucchini but he evaded the challenge and shot for the top corner from 20 yards.

But Rocco Cerrato sent the ball wide of the mark ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

23'

Achille Colombo faked a shot before cutting Demetrio Grella in a different direction.

Achille Colombo made an attempt to pass the ball forward but Claudio Lucchini intercepted but couldn't control.

25'

Marco De Rege tried to play it past Nero Marchese but Nero Marchese blocked Marco De Rege.

26'

Achille Colombo span past Demetrio Grella.

Achille Colombo bent it from medium range but Claudio Lucchini cleared the ball.

27'

Silverio Paolini moved the ball forward for Carlo Acciaio, Carlo Acciaio took possession of the ball before Ezio Aquilani could intercept.

Carlo Acciaio made a pass to Ladislao Firicano, Ladislao Firicano took it in his stride before Bortolo Russo could intercept.

Ladislao Firicano tried to deliver the ball in from wide but Ezio Aquilani cut out the cross.

29'

Nero Marchese directed the ball nicely to Ippolito Allegro, the ball was picked up by Ippolito Allegro before Marco De Rege could reach it.

Ippolito Allegro blasted the ball past Iacopo Grassi towards the top corner from a distance.

Maso Contini was well positioned and untroubled by the shot.

30'

Ippolito Allegro received a yellow card.

Poor corner kick delivered by Nazzareno Costantini that went straight to the opposition.

31'

Silverio Paolini played the ball to Achille Colombo's feet, Demetrio Grella couldn't reach it.

Achille Colombo tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Claudio Lucchini had no problem in intercepting the ball.

32'

Bortolo Russo tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Carlo Acciaio did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

33'

Achille Colombo tried to dribble past Demetrio Grella but Achille Colombo lost out to Demetrio Grella.

36'

Andrea Russo shielded the ball from Nero Marchese and hit a crashing drive from 40 yards.

Savio Locatelli got back in time to make the save.

37'

Bortolo Russo lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

39'

Silverio Paolini tried to play it past Ezio Aquilani but Silverio Paolini lost out to Ezio Aquilani.

40'

Bortolo Russo took the ball past Carlo Acciaio.

The ball was curled in from Bortolo Russo, Silverio Paolini couldn't cut it.

Nino Rivalta rose bravely above Maurizio Ricci to win the ball, then headed clear the danger.

41'

Yellow card shown to Silverio Paolini.

Bortolo Russo directed the ball nicely past Carlo Acciaio to Ezio Aquilani.

Ezio Aquilani tried his luck with a medium range chip but Silverio Paolini managed to block the shot.

43'

Carlo Acciaio moved the ball forward for Silverio Paolini, Silverio Paolini latched onto the ball before Benito Amoretto could intercept.

Silverio Paolini tried to play it past Ezio Aquilani but Ezio Aquilani block tackled Silverio Paolini.

44'

Claudio Lucchini directed the ball to Bortolo Russo, Carlo Acciaio couldn't reach it.

Bortolo Russo tried to float it into the area but he overhit the cross as he had been pressured by Silverio Paolini.

45'

Nino Rivalta looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Maurizio Ricci won the aerial challenge against Rocco Cerrato, then headed the ball to safety.

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47'

Silverio Paolini had the pace to beat Gabriele Calderoli.

A float cross was delivered by Silverio Paolini, Ezio Aquilani couldn't cut out the pass.

Nazzareno Costantini won the aerial challenge against Maurizio Ricci, then cushioned a headed pass.

Pass by Andrea Russo to Silverio Paolini, Silverio Paolini latched onto the ball before Nunzio Pagano could cut it out.

Silverio Paolini found himself with plenty of time and hit a hopeful looking shot. Maurizio Ricci didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Savio Locatelli managed to turn it behind.

48'

Iacopo Grassi tried to sprint past Nero Marchese but Nero Marchese denied.

50'

Bortolo Russo tried to dribble past Carlo Acciaio but Carlo Acciaio blocked Bortolo Russo in a good, clean tackle.

52'

Claudio Lucchini knocked a lovely ball for Ezio Aquilani, the ball was picked up by Ezio Aquilani before Ladislao Firicano could intercept.

Ezio Aquilani laid it forward to Nunzio Pagano, Achille Colombo couldn't reach it.

Nunzio Pagano found a chance to score but Andrea Russo made an crucial challenge!.

53'

Achille Colombo tried to hit it long to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Maurizio Ricci.

54'

Demetrio Grella tried to use his skill to go past Ladislao Firicano but Ladislao Firicano block tackled Demetrio Grella.

55'

Demetrio Grella stepped up to take the freekick. But Demetrio Grella didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide.

56'

Marco De Rege hit a speculative effort from 30 yards but Nero Marchese blocked the shot.

57'

Corner taken by Ladislao Firicano and cut out by the opposition.

58'

Bortolo Russo tried to get onto the pass but The ball bounced off Carlo Acciaio.

59'

Ippolito Allegro knocked a long ball to Benito Amoretto, the ball was picked up by Benito Amoretto before Marco De Rege could intercept.

Benito Amoretto found a perfect spot and tried an optimistic effort at goal. Nino Rivalta approached too late to clear the danger.

Maso Contini could only parry it.

60'

Rocco Cerrato hit a speculative effort from 30 yards but Ezio Aquilani blocked the shot.

61'

Ippolito Allegro had little in the way of options and elected to try a long-range chip but Marco De Rege threw himself in front of the shot.

63'

Bortolo Russo tried to dribble past Carlo Acciaio but Carlo Acciaio blocked Bortolo Russo in a good, clean tackle.

64'

Claudio Lucchini dribbled past Ladislao Firicano.

Claudio Lucchini had little in the way of options and elected to try a long-range chip. Achille Colombo couldn't reach it.

Brilliant saved by Maso Contini.

66'

Claudio Lucchini evaded the challenge of Achille Colombo and attempted a thunderous drive from 40 yards.

But Claudio Lucchini scooped it over the bar ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

67'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Iacopo Grassi.

Ladislao Firicano directed the ball to Iacopo Grassi, Iacopo Grassi latched onto the ball before Nero Marchese could cut it out.

Iacopo Grassi tried to deliver a float cross but Ippolito Allegro found himself in the way of the ball.

68'

Iacopo Grassi ran up to take the corner.

Andrea Russo got well above Nunzio Pagano to win the ball, then connected with a looping header for the goal.

The ball went sailing over the crossbar ... He should have hit the target at least.

70'

Poor corner kick delivered by Bortolo Russo that went straight to the opposition.

71'

Ezio Aquilani tried to skip past the challenge of Carlo Acciaio but his possession is lost through a tackle by Carlo Acciaio.

73'

Marco De Rege tried to play a long ball but Nero Marchese got in the way of the ball.

74'

Achille Colombo directed the ball to Ladislao Firicano, Ladislao Firicano picked up on the ball before Demetrio Grella could cut it out.

Ladislao Firicano twisted past Claudio Lucchini.

Ladislao Firicano rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards. Demetrio Grella approached too late to block it.

Ladislao Firicano sent the ball high and wide of the goal ... It was an unbelievable miss.

75'

Andrea Russo tried to jink past Bortolo Russo but Bortolo Russo cleanly tackled the ball.

80'

Claudio Lucchini tried to dribble past Achille Colombo but his possession is lost through a tackle by Achille Colombo.

82'

Corner taken by Carlo Acciaio and cut out by the opposition.

83'

Achille Colombo played the ball to Ladislao Firicano's feet, the ball was picked up by Ladislao Firicano before Demetrio Grella could intercept.

Ladislao Firicano played a pinpoint pass to Andrea Russo, Claudio Lucchini failed to intercept the pass.

Andrea Russo tried to lob it over the keeper but Nunzio Pagano cleared the ball to safety.

85'

Ippolito Allegro skipped easily past the challenge of Carlo Acciaio.

Ippolito Allegro tried to cross the ball low but Marco De Rege closed in and intercepted the ball.

86'

Achille Colombo made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Demetrio Grella.

89'

Demetrio Grella tried to get onto the pass but Ladislao Firicano closed in and intercepted the ball.

90'

Claudio Lucchini tried to play it past Marco De Rege but Marco De Rege robbed Claudio Lucchini.

91'

Andrea Russo gave the corner straight to the opposition.

92'

Andrea Russo had a crack from the freekick. Savio Locatelli got back in time to make the save.

93'

Claudio Lucchini played a great ball for Demetrio Grella, Demetrio Grella picked up on the ball before Achille Colombo could intercept.

Demetrio Grella laid it forward to Nero Marchese, Nero Marchese picked up on the ball before Ladislao Firicano could intercept.

Nero Marchese found himself with plenty of time and tried to lob the ball at goal. Andrea Russo didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But it was well wide of the goal ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

95'

Achille Colombo played a lovely ball for Ladislao Firicano, Ladislao Firicano trapped the ball nicely before Claudio Lucchini could reach it.

Ladislao Firicano lost the ball to Demetrio Grella's block tackle before Ladislao Firicano attempted to deliver the ball.

End Match Merano F.C. 0 - 1 Alpignano forest