Second exciting day of racing for the Italian Cup of Beach Soccer branded Figc-Lega Nazionale Dilettanti in the fantastic setting of the Capo Peloro nature reserve. In the first of the quarter-finals valid for the main draw, at the Beach Stadium in Torre Faro, the City of Milan earned access to the semifinals by defeating a wasteful Alsa Lab Napoli 2-1. Savares on target in the first half. Lucao equalized the score for the Neapolitans in the second, Sassari scored the goal that would prove decisive at the end of the fraction, also because in the third partial Zurlo had a penalty saved.
The FVG team (photo Paolo Furrer)
Never-ending emotions between Viareggio and FVG: the Tuscans pass 6-5. The iconic man Gori opened the scoring on a penalty in the 4th minute and doubled the lead shortly after. However, FVG comes back from 7′ to 9′ with a long range stone from goalkeeper Elliot, Spacca’s left foot and Hodel’s overhead kick which deceives Carpita. Sirico takes the corner to make it 4-2 in the second half. Viareggio is not there and closes the gap thanks to Leo Martins who then serves Petracci on time to make it 4-4. In the third period Hodel (two) and Coppola hit the woodwork of the goal defended by Carpita in succession. Fvg’s new lead comes from a Lasagna volley in the 7th minute: 5-4. The swing continues. Ze Lucas scores the equalizer with a free kick and the number 10 himself turns it around with the score 6-5. Santini, 1 minute from time, then opposes Hodel’s shot and certifies the Juventus victory.
The joy of the Città di Milano players (photo Paolo Furrer)
Il Catania Fc beats Pisa and will face Viareggio in the semi-final. First half of good intensity with the Etna players who broke the game thanks to the seal of the expert Eudin in the 4th minute. At the start of the second half the Nerazzurri rebalanced the match with Paolinho’s flash, who scored in front of goal at the second attempt. Catania FC returns to put the arrow in the 4th minute with Camillo Augusto, who does well to turn and shoot under the crossbar. The race becomes more nervous and fragmented. Catania Fc extended their lead with Jordan at the start of the third half and Bruno Xavier, author of a great conclusion at the top corner, winning with a clear 4-1.
The Domusbet.tv Cataniathe trophy holder, beats Sambenedettese 4-1 under the floodlights but goes behind in the 5th minute due to Raphael’s header deflection on a great long-range effort by Messina goalkeeper Paterniti, a former player in the match. President Bosco’s team makes up for it two minutes later thanks to Caique’s spectacular overhead kick. Catania takes the lead in the second half with a free kick from Catarino. Paterniti is the star and after making two excellent saves he tries again from distance, striking a sensational post. Bokinha’s torpedo hits the crossbar and the Marche team is still one step away from equalising. The 3-1 for Catania is made possible by Josep Jr’s overhead kick and effectively closes the match. De Nisi is the author of the final 4-1. The semi-final will therefore be Domusbet.tv Catania-Città di Milano.
Catania Fc (photo Paolo Furrer)
In the scoreboard for the 9th to 16th place placements, Icierre Lamezia defeated Sicilia Beach Soccer 4-3 with goals from Balinha (2), Tutino and Ryan. Missale (2) and Milazzo were not enough for Campanella’s team. Seatram Chiavari, after not showing up on the first day, beat Brancaleone 6-5 after penalty kicks. Piu (double) for the Ligurians on one side, Galletta and Furnari on the other, had set the 2-2 in regulation time.
Domusbet.tv Catania (photo Paolo Furrer)
Terracina won 5-3 against Genoa (Ventura, Francesia and Ciuffi), Lazio dragged by the doubles of Lauretti and Duarte. The goal of Fia closed. Vastese (goals by Marcovicchio, Felice and twice Pollutri) regulated Riccione 4-1 after the initial disadvantage (La Rizza). On Saturday evening the two semifinals of the main draw will be played, respectively at 20 and 21.15, preceded during the day by all the other challenges for the placements.
