Mister Dani’s Amaranto lost 3-2 in the Scudetto semifinal played in San Benedetto del Tronto. Down by 3 goals, the team almost managed a sensational draw after goals from Torres and Moretti on penalties. Tomorrow the final for third and fourth place against Roma
In the splendid setting of the “Riviera delle Palme” stadium in San Benedetto del Trontoagainst the backdrop of the first real heat of the summer, Juventus creates the first two goal opportunities around the sixth minute, again with Ferraresi: first the number 9 of the Bianconeri sees her conclusion from the edge blocked by an attentive Cardarelli, then she heads the ball out of play following a corner kick. And again from the air comes the first Arezzo chance, with Rosso who fails to hit the target on a cross from the left. The Amaranths approach the challenge without any fear and with Rossi they try to get close to Mallardi, who thus returns to the field just over twenty-four hours after having lifted the cup for the Under 15 national title to the sky of Tolentino.
Arezzo’s defensive resistance lasted until the 28th minute, when Perfect from the left he looks for a cross shot that surprises Cardarelli for the Juventus lead. It is the episode that changes the match, because just eight turns later the usual Perfetti crosses from the right and Copelli is ready, catching up and beating the opposing goalkeeper again. The Arezzo team tries to make themselves seen with a couple of conclusions – out of measure – by Taddei from distance, but a minute before the break over there He rises to the top of the table on a corner kick and heads the ball home to make it 3-0, with both teams returning to the locker rooms.
The second half opens with a crossbar for Juve and, despite the triple substitution made by Dani at half-time, the plot of the match does not change, with the Bianconere in full control of the match and Arezzo closed in defense. The second half seems pure academy, without great jolts, until the Amaranto recover the ball in midfield ten minutes from the end and quickly stretch out on the counterattack: Torres receives the ball, enters the area and beats Mallardi with a delicate and spectacular lob to the second post. The flame of hope suddenly reignites in Dani’s girls, who try to dare something more. And after yet another missed opportunity by Juve with Santarella, a handball in the area on a cross from the right is worth the penalty for 3-2, which Moretti transforms with glacial coldness a few seconds after the 90th minute. It is a finale that suddenly turns out to be vibrant and exciting and which sees in Rossi’s long-range conclusion – which just flies over the crossbar, in full recovery – the last gasp of a match with two faces, which was about to experience a totally sudden.
Tomorrow ACF Arezzo will be involved in the 3rd-4th place final against Roma5-0 defeat against Inter in the other semi-final: appointment on Sunday 30 June, at 10 am, at the “Della Valle” stadium in Casette d’Ete di Sant’Elpidio a Mare.
THE SCOREBOARD
ACF AREZZO (4-3-3): Cardarelli; Nasoni (1st Torres), Moretti, Minciotti, Baccaro (23rd Galeotti); Arena (14th Biani), Tomassini (1st Misceo), Tolomei (1st Bolognesi); Rosso (33rd Borgogni), Rossi, Taddei (42nd Pierini). Subs: Gradolone, Buono. Coach: Dani
JUVENTUS (4-3-3): Mallardi; Bertero (1’st Mariotti), D’Ettorre, Bertora, Tosello (27’st La Greca); Demarchi, Piccardi (27’st Giaquinto), Iannaccone (19’st Santarella); Copelli (10’st Di Bello), Ferraresi (19’st Oddina – 39’st Lauriola), Perfetti. Available: Martinazzi, Ursillo. All.: Scarcella
Referee: Skura (Jesi section). Assistants: D’Ovidio (Pesaro) and Amorello (Pesaro). Fourth Official: Grieco (Ascoli Piceno)
Rarely: 28’pt Perfetti, 36’pt Copelli, 44’pt Bertora, 35’st Torres, 45’st Moretti su rig.
Note: Bertero, Demarchi, Minciotti booked. Recovery time: 1’pt, 5’st
