Welcome to the match between Merate city and Verbania villa

1'

Natale Risso aimed the corner at the far post.

Galdino Breviario got well above Roberto Fabbro to win the ball, then headed the ball clear.

5'

Renato Fortunato directed the ball nicely to Simone Rusticano, Simone Rusticano took possession of the ball before Roberto Fabbro could cut it out.

Simone Rusticano tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Benvenuto Curci.

7'

Roberto Fabbro tried to hit it long to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Simone Rusticano.

8'

Renato Fortunato had shrugged off the challenge of Benvenuto Curci and shot from 30 yards.

But Renato Fortunato sent the ball high into the stands ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

9'

Doriano Zaniboni tried to pass it long to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Tiberio Barone.

10'

Adriano Crespo tried to lob the ball forward but Tiberio Barone got in the way of the ball.

11'

Valter Adamoli tried his luck from the freekick. The ball missed to the right of the goal.

13'

Gionata Zilli made an attempt to pass the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Silverio Pittaluga.

15'

Afro Arri's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

16'

Gianluigi Carideo tried to chip the ball forward but Bastiano Degno intercepted but couldn't control.

18'

Renato Fortunato passed along the floor for Simone Rusticano to pick it up, Adriano Crespo couldn't reach it.

Simone Rusticano flicked the ball over Roberto Fabbro's head !.

Simone Rusticano fed the ball forward to Silverio Pittaluga, Afro Arri couldn't cut it.

Silverio Pittaluga was pressed by Natale Risso but he evaded the challenge and had a go on goal.

Cristian Bignami saved superbly and held the ball.

19'

Tiberio Barone took the ball past Laurentino Serafini.

Doriano Zaniboni executed a block tackle on Tiberio Barone before Tiberio Barone attempted to hit a shot towards goal from medium range.

20'

Gionata Zilli tried to lift the ball forward but Silverio Pittaluga did well to spot and intercept the pass.

21'

Onofrio Urbani passed the ball to Lidio Salvai, Doriano Zaniboni couldn't reach it.

Lidio Salvai was pressed by Laurentino Serafini but he evaded the challenge and smashed the ball towards the top corner from distance.

Cristian Bignami did well to tip it over the bar.

22'

Gianluigi Carideo passed the ball to Onofrio Urbani, the ball was picked up by Onofrio Urbani before Bastiano Degno could reach it.

Onofrio Urbani supplied a float cross, Gionata Zilli couldn't cut it.

Galdino Breviario got well above Natale Risso to win the ball, then cushioned a headed pass.

Good play by Onofrio Urbani in making himself some space and smashed the ball towards the top corner. Afro Arri didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Onofrio Urbani left Cristian Bignami with a simple save.

25'

Silverio Pittaluga played a great ball for Gianluigi Carideo, Gionata Zilli failed to reach the ball.

Gianluigi Carideo had shrugged off the challenge of Bastiano Degno and attempted a cheeky lob from 20 yards.

But it went over the bar ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

26'

Renato Fortunato was shown a yellow card.

27'

Benvenuto Curci played a pinpoint pass to Roberto Fabbro, Simone Rusticano failed to intercept the pass.

Roberto Fabbro tried to hit it long to a team-mate but Renato Fortunato made a great interception.

29'

Corner taken by Simone Rusticano and cut out by the opposition.

30'

Doriano Zaniboni played the ball to Laurentino Serafini's feet, Tiberio Barone failed to intercept the pass.

Laurentino Serafini made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but The ball struck Onofrio Urbani.

31'

Doriano Zaniboni laid it forward to Gionata Zilli, Gionata Zilli picked up on the ball before Silverio Pittaluga could cut it out.

Gionata Zilli did his best to get the ball into the area but Gianluigi Carideo cut it out.

33'

Gianluigi Carideo played it confidently past Bastiano Degno.

Gianluigi Carideo tried to deliver a low cross but it was well intercepted by Gionata Zilli.

35'

Onofrio Urbani sprinted to escape from Adriano Crespo.

Onofrio Urbani tried to swing in a float cross but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Laurentino Serafini.

38'

Gianluigi Carideo found an opportunity to score from long range but Biagio Leggièri went in with a successful block tackle on him.

39'

Silverio Pittaluga tried to move the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Bastiano Degno.

41'

Simone Rusticano jinked past Benvenuto Curci.

Simone Rusticano stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Roberto Fabbro intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

43'

Renato Fortunato tried to play a long ball but The ball ricocheted off Roberto Fabbro.

44'

Biagio Leggièri dribbled past Gianluigi Carideo.

Silverio Pittaluga could not stop a confident Biagio Leggièri going past him.

Biagio Leggièri tried to lob it over the keeper. Galdino Breviario approached too late to clear the danger.

Arduino De Angelis managed to turn it behind.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Both teams went in for their half-time break which and we are all square. .Merate city had 45% possession in the match, while Verbania villa had 55%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Onofrio Urbani took the ball confidently past Laurentino Serafini.

Onofrio Urbani took the ball past Doriano Zaniboni.

Onofrio Urbani centred the ball, Laurentino Serafini failed to intercept the pass.

Lidio Salvai ran onto the ball and quickly blasted the ball towards the goal but Afro Arri managed to block the shot.

48'

Natale Risso took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

49'

Swerving shot by Gianluigi Carideo from long range. Bastiano Degno couldn't reach it.

The ball missed to the right of the goal ... He should have hit the target at least.

50'

Roberto Fabbro directed the ball to Laurentino Serafini, Laurentino Serafini picked up on the ball before Simone Rusticano could intercept.

Laurentino Serafini played a perfect pass for Benvenuto Curci, Benvenuto Curci picked up on the ball before Renato Fortunato could intercept.

Benvenuto Curci passed the ball to Biagio Leggièri, Biagio Leggièri picked up on the ball before Simone Rusticano could reach it.

Biagio Leggièri made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but Ireneo Abbracciabene blocked it.

51'

Renato Fortunato made a good pass to Valter Adamoli, Benvenuto Curci failed to reach the ball.

Swerving shot by Valter Adamoli from 20 yards. Roberto Fabbro approached too late to block it.

Cristian Bignami saved well and held the ball.

52'

Renato Fortunato tried to dribble past Roberto Fabbro but Roberto Fabbro nicked the ball from the toes of Renato Fortunato.

53'

Pass by Renato Fortunato to Simone Rusticano, Simone Rusticano took it in his stride before Roberto Fabbro could reach it.

Simone Rusticano attempted to feed the high ball but Benvenuto Curci intercepted the pass.

54'

Doriano Zaniboni tried to sprint past Tiberio Barone but his possession is lost through a tackle by Tiberio Barone.

55'

Onofrio Urbani played a perfect pass for Tiberio Barone, Tiberio Barone took it in his stride before Laurentino Serafini could cut it out.

Tiberio Barone tried to use his skill to go past Doriano Zaniboni but Doriano Zaniboni took the ball away from Tiberio Barone.

56'

Renato Fortunato tried to use his skill to go past Roberto Fabbro but his possession is lost through a tackle by Roberto Fabbro.

58'

Doriano Zaniboni sent the ball into the area for Natale Risso, Natale Risso brought the ball down well before Tiberio Barone could intercept.

Natale Risso passed the ball past Galdino Breviario to Biagio Leggièri.

Biagio Leggièri shot! but Ireneo Abbracciabene hoofed the ball clear.

60'

Renato Fortunato tried to dribble past Roberto Fabbro but Roberto Fabbro succesfully won the ball from Renato Fortunato.

62'

Gianluigi Carideo played a great ball for Silverio Pittaluga, Silverio Pittaluga trapped the ball nicely before Gionata Zilli could reach it.

Silverio Pittaluga rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards but the shot clattered off Bastiano Degno.

63'

Benvenuto Curci tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Simone Rusticano.

64'

Onofrio Urbani tried to lift the ball forward but Afro Arri did well to spot and intercept the pass.

65'

Doriano Zaniboni tried to jink past Tiberio Barone but Tiberio Barone blocked Doriano Zaniboni in a good, clean tackle.

66'

Renato Fortunato made a good pass to Simone Rusticano, Simone Rusticano trapped the ball nicely before Benvenuto Curci could reach it.

Simone Rusticano held up the ball, evading the challenge of Roberto Fabbro and shot a hopeful chance from 20 yards.

Cristian Bignami shouldn't have been beaten from that angle ... Simone Rusticano scored a goal !!! ... He pointed towards the sky !

Merate city 0 - 1 Verbania villa

68'

Silverio Pittaluga sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

70'

Benvenuto Curci tried to lift the ball forward but The ball cannoned off Renato Fortunato.

71'

Gianluigi Carideo made good use of the scissors dribble. As Bastiano Degno lost his balance, Gianluigi Carideo dribbled past Bastiano Degno.

Gionata Zilli could not stop a confident Gianluigi Carideo going past him.

Gianluigi Carideo was in a dangerous position !.

Gianluigi Carideo had only Cristian Bignami to beat and struck it at goal but Cristian Bignami elected to fist the ball to safety.

72'

Benvenuto Curci jinked past Simone Rusticano.

Swerving shot by Benvenuto Curci from long range but Renato Fortunato got in and cleared the danger.

73'

Benvenuto Curci played it confidently past Simone Rusticano.

Benvenuto Curci tried to get past Renato Fortunato but Benvenuto Curci lost the ball to Renato Fortunato.

75'

Tiberio Barone struck the ball with fury from 30 yards. Bastiano Degno failed to charge down the shot.

But Tiberio Barone struck the ball wide ... It was a shocking miss.

76'

Benvenuto Curci took the ball confidently past Simone Rusticano.

Biagio Leggièri picked up Benvenuto Curci's excellent ball, Renato Fortunato stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Biagio Leggièri shot with an overhead kick but Ireneo Abbracciabene cleared the ball.

77'

Doriano Zaniboni tried to jink past Tiberio Barone but his possession is lost through a tackle by Tiberio Barone.

79'

Renato Fortunato stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Roberto Fabbro intercepted the pass.

80'

Renato Fortunato played the ball to Simone Rusticano's feet, Simone Rusticano latched onto the ball before Benvenuto Curci could reach it.

Simone Rusticano made an attempt to move the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Roberto Fabbro.

81'

Lidio Salvai received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Onofrio Urbani, Lidio Salvai picked up on the ball before Laurentino Serafini could cut it out.

Lidio Salvai tried to centre the ball but Doriano Zaniboni had no problem in intercepting the ball.

82'

Ireneo Abbracciabene tried to take the ball past Laurentino Serafini but Laurentino Serafini cleanly tackled the ball.

83'

Pass by Renato Fortunato to Simone Rusticano, Roberto Fabbro missed his interception.

Simone Rusticano made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Benvenuto Curci.

85'

Simone Rusticano dispatched the freekick goalwards. But Simone Rusticano put it narrowly over.

86'

Gionata Zilli tried to play it past Silverio Pittaluga but failed.

87'

Renato Fortunato took the ball over the halfway line,Roberto Fabbro tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Natale Risso won the aerial challenge against Valter Adamoli, then headed the ball clear.

89'

Gianluigi Carideo hit it high and hard towards goal from 30 yards but the shot cannoned off Bastiano Degno.

91'

Gionata Zilli skipped past the challenge of Silverio Pittaluga.

Gionata Zilli tried to twist past Gianluigi Carideo but Gianluigi Carideo cleanly tackled the ball.

92'

Gianluigi Carideo made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Bastiano Degno.

93'

Roberto Fabbro laid it forward to Benvenuto Curci, Benvenuto Curci picked up on the ball before Silverio Pittaluga could cut it out.

Benvenuto Curci took the ball past Simone Rusticano.

Benvenuto Curci tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Ireneo Abbracciabene read the game well to intercept the ball.

94'

Afro Arri used his skill to go past Simone Rusticano.

Afro Arri made an attempt to move the ball forward but Renato Fortunato coolly intercepted the pass.

End Match Merate city 0 - 1 Verbania villa