Victor San Marino, in his first match at the San Marino Stadium in Serravalle, manages to take off the whim of making his scalp of the second force of group C of the Excellence Emilia Romagna. In fact, the Russi were beaten 1-0 thanks to Michelucci’s beautiful left foot from distance which ended behind the opposing goalkeeper in the 15 ‘of the second half.

The game begins and the first ring is from Victor San Marino: in the 3 ‘right-footed shot by Bardeggia, the ball touches the post. At 14 ‘the Russi with Bezzi is also noted forward, whose left foot from the outside ends up very high above the crossing. Around 20 ‘a new double opportunity created by the San Marino club with Zabre, Lombardi easily parried in both circumstances, the opponent’s attacker being destroyed from outside. Six minutes later Victor San Marino risks big on a kick placed in favor of the Russi: Gadda bowl a big ball on a free kick for Bezzi, but his conclusion on the fly ends up in nothing. At 41 ‘third opportunity for the host team to take the lead: dangerous left by Saporetti, but fortunately for the biancazzurri Pazzini blocks on the ground.

The first half ended with the 0-0 partial result between Victor San Marino and Russi.

At the start of the second half and the Russi tries to unlock the game in his favor with a free-kick from Gadda from a very good position at 12 ‘, but Pazzini is careful and blocks the ball without too much difficulty.

Three minutes later it was Victor San Marino who took the lead thanks to Michelucci’s powerful left foot from outside the area that overtook Lombardi. Victor San Marino-Unione Sportiva Russi 1-0 and second goal in the league for the young blue-and-white midfielder.

At 20 ‘the Romagna formation is very close to a draw: Garavini enters the area with the ball between his feet and goes to the conclusion, mirror of the opponent’s goal not framed for a matter of centimeters. Two minutes later, Mr. D’Amore’s men could double: Boccioletti’s cross from the left and Bardeggia’s imperious header, Lombardi’s miracle who lifts the ball from under the crossbar. At 33 ‘comes an opportunity on each side: first Lombardi again avoids the doubling of Victor San Marino with a diving parade on Bardeggia’s right, then on the overturning in front of the game and Saporetti sling is sent out and sends out an empty goal thus missing the great chance to equalize the Russi. Three minutes later he tries again the home formation: Barone on a free kick, from a tight angle, commit Lombardi so much so that the latter manages with his fingertips to send the ball in extremis against the intersection of the poles for not immediately the second goal of the biancazzurri. At 37 ‘almost mockery for Victor San Marino: Benini’s cross shot and the ball was printed on the post with the goalkeeper beaten.

In the following minutes, the Victor San Marino begins to administer the advantage of a goal over the Russi with cunning and skill; at the final triple whistle of the referee, the San Marino Stadium in Serravalle explodes with joy for the important success conquered by the men of Mr. D’Amore against the Russi second in the standings in group C of the Emilia Romagna Excellence. The Victor San Marino, therefore, closes the first round of the Italian championship of Excellence with 21 points – the result of 5 wins, 6 draws and 2 defeats -, 13 goals scored and 10 conceded.

Victor San Marino-Russi 1-0

Victor San Marino: Pazzini; Luvisi, De Queiroz, Pedrazzini, Boccioletti; Rosti (17 ‘st Barone), Albonetti, Morelli (24’ st Greco), Michelucci (17 ‘st Gaudenzi); Zabre (40 ‘st Prandelli), Bardeggia (44’ st Sapori). Bench: Battistini, Santi, Pancotti, Pastorelli. Coach: D’Amore.

Russian: Lombard; Ferrari (38 ‘st Calderoni), Succi, Gualandi, Martini (17’ st Benini); Gadda, Ferretti, Garavini; Venturi (29 ‘st Zannoni); Bezzi, Saporetti. Bench: Savini, Fato, Bolognesi, Troncossi, Santomauro, Papa. All .: Orecchia.

Referee: Giannini Sanguettoli of Bologna.
Markers: 15 ‘st Michelucci.

warned: Venturi, Pedrazzini, De Queiroz, Rosti.