LE CAFE - Analysis

MARCO SEMINO
He produced the finest of saves to deny Le Cafe an equaliser as The Pars were leading by 5 goals to 4.
No responsibility whatsoever as far as the lost goals were concerned, one of those should've even been disallowed (4-3) as Marco was clearly impeeded by one of the Blacks' forwards. The usual priceless contribution.

FABIO FRASSINELLI
His defending may appear tough, but Fabio really knows how to handle hot things.
He even managed to level things up and make it 4-4 from a customary set piece run in. He's absolutely rock-solid at the back, once again rewarded with the armband for a short spell during the game.

DAVIDE FILIPPI
He might've not been at his best last night, but his contribution was felt and effective either way.
Pace and toughness are his best qualities, so no wonder he quickly established himself as one of the regulars in the first team.

GIUSEPPE BUTTITTA
Butti came on as a sub and, although he might well stake his claims to be started more often, he kept his cool and did well to snuff attacks out, against brilliant opponents.
Soon his time will come, meanwhile he's doing a good job when called upon by the gaffer.

ALDO MARLETTA
Clegg scored four goals on the night, two of which from the spot, and he was also denied by the crossbar from a halfway free kick. He kept much feared Ndiaga at bail all match long and produced his best goal in his Pars' career as he juggled the ball before firing a dipping shot whose run ended in the far top corner.

ALESSIO DI NOTO
Dino was restricted to just 25 minutes of play, as regulations do not allow him to play at the same time as Borreani. During a hectic first half, he did what he does best. Fine passing, good openings and intelligent positioning, although he could've provided more cover for the defence.
He surely is a massive player at the club.

ANDREA BORREANI
Borre is an extremely talented player, and he returned to the side last night after enduring a stint on the sidelines following a niggling ankle injury on his debut day back in November.
He could've scored a couple of goals, but wasn't lucky enough to do so, however his skills will surely come good for The Pars as the crucial part of the season is about to kick in.

MATTEO BOVALINO
He was benched for the second time in a row, but he's intelligent and clever enough to know this won't be the case for much longer, as his playing no doubt came in handy as he was thrust onto the pitch. He hasn't found the back of the net for a while now, but he needs not either, as he does pretty much everything else in style.

MARCO CANTELLI
Marco is a great player. He consistently opened up the opposition's defence, and managed an opener from close range, only to be denied by the woodwork twice later in the game.
He provided his team mates and gaffer with a scare, as he limped off the pitch following a collision with the opponents' goalkeeper.
Hopefully, he'll be fully available for the match against Borussia.

ALBERTO BUCCIANTI
This time he really failed to score, and this is an absolute first time this season.
However, his contribution was even more effective than in other occasions, as he fought against the Blacks' defence relentlessly, and earned his side a clear penalty towards the end of the first half.
It is unclear whether he's going to be available for next game, his team-mates surely hope so.

LUIGI VANIN, GAFFER
Wanyn has the evidence of results on his side. One may question his substitution policy, his rotational changes, but 24 points out of as many available in the last 8 games can only signify that he's in total command of his - well rallied - troops.
He only needs to be a bit more talkative with a couple of players, but that let alone, his handling of the team is absolutely spot on.


REFEREE VIDAL:
Fine, it's easy to say the ref had a good performance when you were awarded two penalty kicks and you managed a great win in a six-pointer.
Vidal, though, really proved his worth in an edgy game and, by the way, the penalties were there for all to see...
His only mistake was yellow-carding Cantelli, who clearly got the ball on the occasion, but that won't tarnish his performance at all.


It is also to be remarked how The Pars' striding on the pitch was witnessed by Mr Frassinelli, our very own Mr Fornetto Genovese, for the first time this season.
So, while thanking him once again for getting us out of the hole someone else dug for us, we wish him all the best and we'll be pleased to see him on the stands many more times.


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