zenaCFC1893 0 - 5 Templari (392599845)

It had rained all day, but 23074 hardy fans still made it out to Luigi Ferraris. Christian Spangberg was the appointed referee with assistance provided by Nicholas Harrison and Theo Herr. zenaCFC1893 tactics involved an interesting 5-4-1 combination. The following players had been chosen: Kuijer - Yanev, Drekonja, Ciampolini, Torras, Maese - Galiqi, Falagiani, Lazea, Metsäkallio - Rank.

Templari had chosen a strategic 3-5-2 formation. They fielded: Kameter - Campanati, Camaiora, Spagnolo - Arosio, Chiera, Maier, Lettmeier, Moş - Agresta, Stillavato.

Using their counter-attacking abilities was the strategy of choice for zenaCFC1893. 10 minutes into the match, the zenaCFC1893 manager wanted to try a new tactic, and the players loyally obliged. zenaCFC1893's defence sent a ball soaring up the middle on a beautiful counterattack with 20 minutes gone, but P. Lazea's finish was met by the reaching hands of the keeper. 26 minutes into the game, zenaCFC1893 had difficulty finding their positions and their organisation dropped to solid. Some quick footwork on the left side of the field 32 minutes into the match left Templari's R. Agresta completely free to score. 0 - 1 for the visitors. The zenaCFC1893 players listened closely to their manager, as he gave new tactical instructions for the team. The visitors' G. Stillavato took advantage of a misunderstanding between the home side's goalie and centre backs 35 minutes into the match. 0 - 2 for Templari. After this, you could see that the players of Templari were more interested in killing time than scoring more goals. Templari increased their lead after 37 minutes when J. Maier broke through on the right, upping the score to 0 - 3, much to the home crowd's dismay. 0 - 3 was the score after the first half. Templari enjoyed most of the ball, as they maintained 69 percent of possession.

A review of the gameplan helped zenaCFC1893 get back to a solid organisation when the referee blew his whistle again. Unhappy with the result so far in the game, the zenaCFC1893 manager used a brief break in play after 46 minutes to give the players new directives. After 62 minutes zenaCFC1893's O. Yanev contracted a slight foot injury, but didn't want to leave the game. The zenaCFC1893 coach was desperate to reverse his team's fortunes in the game, and ordered his team to change strategy. After 65 minutes, there was a bit of a mixup on the field as zenaCFC1893 found themselves out of position and their organisation level dropped to solid. G. Camaiora wanted to play on, but the Templari coach had other ideas, and he was replaced 70 minutes into the game by F. Gasparri. After 74 minutes, Templari sent a free kick in high over the penalty box. In what looked like a well-rehearsed move, the ball was headed backwards and reached J. Maier, who had plenty of space to place a well aimed shot - 0 - 4. As the game started to slip away for zenaCFC1893, the manager decided to change the tactical approach. After 84 minutes, an incisive pass through the middle gave R. Agresta a chance to increase the lead for Templari, and he did not disappoint. The score was then 0 - 5. Templari had most of the ball, with 69 percent of possession.

D. Galiqi performed admirably for zenaCFC1893. P. Ciampolini turned in a dismal performance, however. Most important Templari player was R. Agresta. On the other hand, D. Arosio's play was disheartening. The match ends 0 - 5.