Eolian 2 - 1 Slandroncini (381871673)

14652 spectators had found their way to Eolian Stadium, despite the heavy rain. Cristiano Savio was the appointed referee with assistance provided by Jonas Tillmo and Miikka Haikala. Eolian tactics involved an interesting 3-5-2 combination. Starters: Ferrada - Naharro, Dall'Agnol, Lācis - Fazio, Carrubbi, Larsson, Secci, Sepiashvili - Pellino, Emmanuele.

A 3-5-2 alignment was the formation of choice for Slandroncini. The following players had been chosen: Argurio - Štokar, Guadagnali, Skwarczek - 川强 (Chuanqiang) , Doyle, Bartık, Bründl, Pelerin - von Hauff, Consolo.

The strategy for Slandroncini was to use their ability to press. M. Guadagnali had a good opportunity to give Slandroncini the lead as he charged down the right and struck the ball towards the top corner, but the home team's goalkeeper made the save. After 12 minutes, G. Pellino came in from the right, feinted, then sped past the off-balance defender to make the score 1 - 0, giving Eolian the lead. At this time in the match, Slandroncini were using their skill at pressing to successfully stifle the game. Eolian's G. Lācis saw his fine effort strike the top of the bar following some good work up the middle by his teammates after 27 minutes. K. Sepiashvili could have increased the lead after 30 minutes, but his shot hit the post after a nice combination in the middle of the park. Halftime score was 1 - 0. Possession in the forty-five minutes was dominated by Eolian, with 63 percent of the ball.

K. Sepiashvili unleashed a swerving effort from the right that the visitors' keeper did well to tip wide. Eolian's G. Emmanuele got himself booked for a foul. O. Bründl of Slandroncini had to be helped off the pitch as an injury meant he was unable to finish the game. A. Toma came in to finish the match. With 61 minutes played, G. Emmanuele could have brought this one home for Eolian as he charged up on the left, but his hooked ball went just a bit too high. A. Doyle of Slandroncini received a yellow card after 69 minutes for unsportsmanlike behaviour. After 73 minutes, the away team failed to deal with a good exchange of passes on the right, and S. Secci gave the Eolian supporters even more to cheer about when he increased the lead to 2 - 0. The home team's fans were not happy with the visitors' F. Pelerin's great free kick that resulted in Slandroncini reducing the score to 2 - 1. G. Pellino spent most of the time in a heap on the ground today, his normally rapid movement hindered by the slippery pitch. Eolian claimed to have seen most of the ball, and the statistics agreed with them - possession being 61 percent.

Eolian's best player was G. Emmanuele. However, K. Sepiashvili made a disastrous appearance. M. von Hauff performed admirably for Slandroncini. A. Toma was a disappointment, however. The match ends 2 - 1.