REBRACA 1 - 0 SUPERMGO (392562324)

Overcast weather free of rain made for a crowd turnout of 1097 at ZELJKO REBRACA STADIUM today. Luis Cisneros was the appointed referee with assistance provided by Àngel Vilajuan and Štěpán Pastyřík. A 5-5-0 alignment was the formation of choice for REBRACA. Starters: Caldiero - Ligori, Văn Khâm, Labadessa, Molman, Orsomando - Santaera, Grumelli, Torroni, Levante, Formenti -.

SUPERMGO had chosen a strategic 5-5-0 formation. Lineup: Di Nunno - Gundersen, Vainikainen, Debrunner, Dropa, Põld - Maraschin, Maltese, Abade, Ciaccio, Borodin -.

It was obvious that REBRACA were using their pressing skill as their primary tactic. Pressing was the tactic of the day for SUPERMGO. REBRACA's M. Ligori got himself booked for a foul. At this time in the match, SUPERMGO were using their skill at pressing to successfully stifle the game. SUPERMGO's L. Dropa was shown a yellow card after 41 minutes for slicing down an opponent. REBRACA's ability to press all over the field frequently paid dividends. SUPERMGO's A. Põld had to watch the rest of the game from the sidelines, after twisting his ankle with 42 minutes having been played. G. Cordua was the replacement. It was 0 - 0 at the break. REBRACA had most of the ball, with 60 percent of possession.

Coming in from the right, SUPERMGO had a good opportunity to convert on a counterattack after 48 minutes, but P. Maltese's attempt to finish was easily stopped. 68 minutes in, SUPERMGO's A. Maraschin received a yellow card for going into a challenge studs first. In a fantastic display of determination, REBRACA's C. Labadessa forced himself to his feet, after an opponent viciously knocked him down. A well placed corner kick from M. Grumelli was followed by C. Orsomando's hard but accurate header. The well executed routine resulted in a goal for REBRACA, the score now 1 - 0. Content with how the game was proceeding, the REBRACA coach let A. Spaccamonti replace A. Levante after 80 minutes. M. Grumelli wanted to play on, but the REBRACA coach had other ideas, and he was replaced 81 minutes into the game by V. Biunno. A. Formenti of REBRACA was booked for kicking the ball away after the whistle. With 89 minutes played, the SUPERMGO coach decided a substitution may help turn the game around. R. Salzillo came on, P. Maltese had to leave the fray. SUPERMGO needed a fresh pair of legs on the field, and after 89 minutes E. Abade made way for E. Alfieri. Sensing defeat in the air, the SUPERMGO manager directed Y. Borodin and L. Ciaccio to change positions with each other. This was 89 minutes into the match. While defending the REBRACA lead, T. Văn Khâm got a new role. 89 minutes in the game, his coach ordered him to change positions with L. Santaera. Still ahead in the game after 89 minutes, REBRACA made some tactical adjustments. T. Molman and A. Formenti swapped positions. REBRACA enjoyed most of the ball, as they maintained 62 percent of possession.

The most dominating REBRACA player was without a doubt A. Spaccamonti. However, T. Văn Khâm made a disastrous appearance. SUPERMGO's top performer was clearly A. Di Nunno. G. Cordua on the other hand, had a terrible day. The match ends 1 - 0.