REBRACA 0 - 1 SUPERMGO (379803090)

Clear skies welcomed the 1523 spectators who had made their way to ZELJKO REBRACA STADIUM. Daniel Carles was the appointed referee with assistance provided by Nicasio Carreaga and Mattias Frederberg. REBRACA decided to use a 5-5-0 set up. Lineup: Caldiero - Maderitsch, Pipitone, Silvera, Santaera, Dhert - La Rosa, Torroni, Levante, Spaccamonti, Grumelli -.

A 5-5-0 alignment was the formation of choice for SUPERMGO. The following players had been chosen: Di Nunno - Gundersen, Vainikainen, Debrunner, Dropa, Põld - Maltese, Casano, Abade, Falconeri, Desiato -.

It was obvious that REBRACA were using their pressing skill as their primary tactic. SUPERMGO used their skill at pressing to cut off the attack angles of their opponents all over the field. 31 minutes had elapsed when a great chance for REBRACA to take the lead after a good cross from the right found P. La Rosa alone with the keeper, but he chipped it to the wrong side of the post. SUPERMGO's ability to press all over the field frequently paid dividends. A. Torroni received some harsh words from his coach after he acted foolishly 38 minutes into the match, probably out of lack of experience, and almost let an opponent score. REBRACA's talent at pressing frustrated the spectators as the game became a dire midfield struggle. SUPERMGO's L. Dropa got himself booked for a foul. The teams went for the halftime break at 0 - 0. Possession in this half belonged to REBRACA, who controlled the ball 53 percent of the time.

At this time in the match, SUPERMGO were using their skill at pressing to successfully stifle the game. With 52 minutes played, A. Desiato of SUPERMGO fell dramatically just outside the penalty area. However, the referee was unimpressed, and booked him for diving. The pressing tactics used by SUPERMGO were successful as the ball remained close to the half way line at all times. As the 89 minute mark approached, the SUPERMGO coach decided it was time for a substitution. G. Casano reluctantly made way for L. Ciaccio on the pitch. After 89 minutes, the SUPERMGO coach wanted to see a new face on the pitch, waving D. Falconeri off the field. Y. Borodin took his place. 89 minutes into the game, SUPERMGO wanted to bring some new energy to their game. E. Abade gave P. Usvardi a quick hug as he left the field. A. Spaccamonti would have preferred to play on, but his coach decided otherwise. A. Cojocaru entered the game for REBRACA as the match clock showed 89 minutes. 89 minutes into the match, the referee signalled for a REBRACA substitution. T. Molman came on for A. Levante. As the 89 minute mark approached, the REBRACA coach decided it was time for a substitution. A. Torroni reluctantly made way for E. Scanferla on the pitch. Possession in the forty-five minutes was dominated by SUPERMGO, with 53 percent of the ball.

After the regular 90 minutes, the agony of extra time followed. The REBRACA coach adjusted their lineup with 91 minutes gone. P. La Rosa and E. Pipitone assumed each other's positions. M. Grumelli got new instructions from the REBRACA coach after 91 minutes. He changed positions with L. Santaera soon after. REBRACA pressed their opponents, causing the game to be a bit of a stalemate at times. SUPERMGO's P. Usvardi was shown a yellow card after 104 minutes for slicing down an opponent. REBRACA's E. Scanferla had to leave the pitch and there were no more available substitutions! There was still no winner after 30 minutes of extra time so the teams had to select a lineup for a penalty shoot-out to settle the result.

Clearly nervous from the start, REBRACA's M. Grumelli took a long run up, but could only blast the ball over the bar. The score remains 0 - 0. SUPERMGO's P. Usvardi looked nervous even as he was putting the ball on the spot. He didn't take much of a run up, and his weak shot was easily saved by the keeper. Oooh - how unlucky! REBRACA's T. Molman attempt hit the underside of the bar, but rebounded down into the grateful arms of A. Di Nunno. The score stays 0 - 0. SUPERMGO's L. Ciaccio kept his cool as he faced down G. Caldiero. His composure paid off as he scored easily for 0 - 1. REBRACA's D. Silvera penalty shot was very well placed but A. Di Nunno went the right way, blocking it spectacularly. The score was still 0 - 1. SUPERMGO's P. Maltese didn't look like he was confident as he stepped up, and produced a badly struck penalty - right into the arms of G. Caldiero. The score remained 0 - 1. REBRACA's L. Santaera looked like he knew exactly where he wanted to put the ball, but unfortunately his shot went wide of the left hand post. Still 0 - 1. Clearly nervous from the start, SUPERMGO's A. Desiato took a long run up, but could only blast the ball over the bar. The score remains 0 - 1. REBRACA's P. La Rosa didn't look like he was confident as he stepped up, and produced a badly struck penalty - right into the arms of A. Di Nunno. The score remained 0 - 1. SUPERMGO's Y. Borodin drove the ball hard to the corner but couldn't get it past the outstretched arm of G. Caldiero. The score remains 0 - 1. REBRACA's top performer was clearly P. Maderitsch. D. Silvera was a disappointment, however. SUPERMGO's best player was A. Di Nunno. P. Maltese turned in a dismal performance, however. The match ends 0 - 1.