Dunfermline have a glorious chance to cap their brilliant season off next Monday, as they will be crowned league group champions should they beat 7th placed Borussia
This'd represent a relevant achievement, considering that this is only the second term in the Genoese Pars' history and also taking into account what the club had to go through at the beginning of the present season, at all levels.
Albeit not decisive for promotion to the second tier of AICS football just yet, securing Group B top spot would guarantee the lads a slightly easier path during their undertaking of the initial Excellence Playoffs phase, with the likes of Moro Populars, Hellas Begato and Massacroni most likely to feature in the same group including only 1st and 2nd placed sides from the 4 Division C groups.
Anything but a win, on the other hand, would most probably hand the title to currently 2nd Amici di Berto, who'll take on an out-of-motivation Aston Villa Scassi side on Sunday and seem set to snatch all 3 points.
Gaffer Vanin will have a bit of a selection headache for the goalkeeping post, as all three goalkeepers, Perugini, Minnella and Semino are available.
However, it is understood that Semino will play what could well be his last game of the season and Perugini should be his understudy, with Minnella set to be involved more consistently in the finals, following his good performance on his debut day for Dunfermline, against Le Café last weekend.
Frassinelli and Filippi are both a yellow-card away from suspension, which would be absolutely dreadful ahead of the forthcoming finals, considering all cards will be waived once the regular season has reached its completion.
This'd almost certainly represent a good chance for Buttitta to start the game, the Canadian/Sicilian defender having proven once again a solid alternative against Le Café.
In midfield, Marletta will return after his one-game-ban and is likely to feature alongside Bovalino and Di Noto, whereas Borreani looks set to miss this one and Alberga's involvement appears doubtful.
Upfront, the club's main goalgetter Marco Cantelli could either be deployed wide on the flank owing to the width of the Ca de Rissi pitch, or contend a place to other in-form star Alberto Buccianti.
Moreover, it appears as a done deal the signing of American forward Drew Fasolini, whose first appearance for the club took place during the friendly game against Archinav last week.
His first goal, on the other hand, came courtesy of a brilliant Cantelli's through ball against Calcio Coop later that week, in a friendly tournament that saw the Pars defeated at the hands of Terranuova by 4 goals to 3 (goals from Cantelli, Marletta and Frassinelli), whilst Dunfermline had more luck against Calcio Coop themselves, by easing to an 8-4 win (Marletta 2, Cantelli 3, Fasolini, Frassinelli, Buttitta).
When the sides met in reverse fixtures earlier this year, Dunfermline collected a 4-2 home win courtesy of a sound display of strength in depth.
Cantelli opened the scoring with a sound finish on the volley after coolly turning following a deadly first touch. It was then a Borreani show, the winger providing Marletta and Bovalino with two fantastic deliveries to have the Pars on a 3 goal lead by half-time.
Late on, Borussia pulled two back to scare Dunfermline a wee bit, before Marletta sealed a precious 9th win in a row with a neat finish from just outside the box.
PREVIOUS ENCOUNTERS
Dunfermline - Borussia 4-2
Cantelli, Marletta (2), Bovalino
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30.4.08
29.4.08
GAMEWEEK 21 - Results / Round Up
DUNFERMLINE - LE CAFE 5-4
Cantelli (4), Buccianti / Scaramuccia, Pintimalli (2), Frascatani
Courtesy of an old-fashioned all gritty display, Dunfermline retained top spot at the weekend, Cantelli proving too hot to handle and contributing to his team's win with 4 goals. Dunfermline will now have to win the final game of the season, against Borussia, to be certain they win the league group. Le Café saw their final hopes of making the playoffs vanishing, following their 19-point deduction, and the certain win against Internazionale - who've pulled out - next week won't be enough to make up for the 6-point gap currently separating them from 8th placed New Reds.
AMICI DI BERTO - NEW REDS PONENTE 5-3
Guastavino (3), Calcagno, Bruzzone G. / Ilardo, Germano, Stefanzl
New Reds are now certain of a playoff berth weekend defeat notwithstanding. This is because rivals Le Café were beaten by table-toppers Dunfermline, still holding a two-point cushion over 2nd placed Amici Di Berto who, though, have now reached formal certainty of their top-two status and the ensuing partaking into the Excellence Playoffs.
Should Amici di Berto win their final game of the regular season, against 2nd bottom Aston Villa Scassi, anything but a Dunfermline's win will seal their league-winning bid.
BORUSSIA - SAMPIERDARENA NCLM 2-2
Reboli, Vitiello / Ferrea A., Berveglieri
After going back to winning ways against Aston Villa, Borussia snatched a morale-boosting point against Sampierdarena, who have now officially abandoned any hopes of making the top-two but look eagerly set for their promotion bid via the Premium Playoffs.
Borussia will finish either 7th or 8th depending on their final game of the regular season against front-runners Dunfermline.
LAS CUEVAS - NEVER ALONE SOCCER 2-8
Bartolomeo E. (2) / Parodi D. (4), Dell'Olio (3), Ruffino
Las Cuevas dropped two positions following a 2-8 home defeat at the hands of an absolutely in-form Never Alone side, who've moved up to 4th in the process.
Cuevas are now without a win in 4 games, and on a dangerous downtrend ahead of the forthcoming finals, while their opponents look set to undertake a massive campaign with a look to a possible promotion slot.
COMPAGNIA DELLE INDIE - XENEIXES 5-1
Own Goal, Astrua, Pedullà M., Guerrieri, Catanzano / Cipani
Compagnia slaughtered Xeneixes and moved up to 5th place after collecting a resonating home win against Xeneixes, who've long been without any real season targets.
It took the St Desiderio-based side a while to get back to their best, but they're finishing the regular season on a high and they'll surely be one of the main features of the Premium Playoffs.
ASTON VILLA SCASSI - INTERNAZIONALE 4-0
The game wasn't played out as Internazionale pulled out about three weeks ago.
Aston Villa, facing 2nd placed Berto on the regular season's final matchday, have collected 3 easy points bringing their tally to 9 for the season.
LEAGUE TABLE
52 Dunfermline
50 Amici Di Berto
43 Sampierdarena NCLM
35 Never Alone Soccer
34 Compagnia Delle Indie
33 Las Cuevas
27 Borussia
25 New Reds Ponente
19 Le Café (-19)
12 Xeneixes
9 Aston Villa Scassi
0 Internazionale (-4)
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Cantelli (4), Buccianti / Scaramuccia, Pintimalli (2), Frascatani
Courtesy of an old-fashioned all gritty display, Dunfermline retained top spot at the weekend, Cantelli proving too hot to handle and contributing to his team's win with 4 goals. Dunfermline will now have to win the final game of the season, against Borussia, to be certain they win the league group. Le Café saw their final hopes of making the playoffs vanishing, following their 19-point deduction, and the certain win against Internazionale - who've pulled out - next week won't be enough to make up for the 6-point gap currently separating them from 8th placed New Reds.
AMICI DI BERTO - NEW REDS PONENTE 5-3
Guastavino (3), Calcagno, Bruzzone G. / Ilardo, Germano, Stefanzl
New Reds are now certain of a playoff berth weekend defeat notwithstanding. This is because rivals Le Café were beaten by table-toppers Dunfermline, still holding a two-point cushion over 2nd placed Amici Di Berto who, though, have now reached formal certainty of their top-two status and the ensuing partaking into the Excellence Playoffs.
Should Amici di Berto win their final game of the regular season, against 2nd bottom Aston Villa Scassi, anything but a Dunfermline's win will seal their league-winning bid.
BORUSSIA - SAMPIERDARENA NCLM 2-2
Reboli, Vitiello / Ferrea A., Berveglieri
After going back to winning ways against Aston Villa, Borussia snatched a morale-boosting point against Sampierdarena, who have now officially abandoned any hopes of making the top-two but look eagerly set for their promotion bid via the Premium Playoffs.
Borussia will finish either 7th or 8th depending on their final game of the regular season against front-runners Dunfermline.
LAS CUEVAS - NEVER ALONE SOCCER 2-8
Bartolomeo E. (2) / Parodi D. (4), Dell'Olio (3), Ruffino
Las Cuevas dropped two positions following a 2-8 home defeat at the hands of an absolutely in-form Never Alone side, who've moved up to 4th in the process.
Cuevas are now without a win in 4 games, and on a dangerous downtrend ahead of the forthcoming finals, while their opponents look set to undertake a massive campaign with a look to a possible promotion slot.
COMPAGNIA DELLE INDIE - XENEIXES 5-1
Own Goal, Astrua, Pedullà M., Guerrieri, Catanzano / Cipani
Compagnia slaughtered Xeneixes and moved up to 5th place after collecting a resonating home win against Xeneixes, who've long been without any real season targets.
It took the St Desiderio-based side a while to get back to their best, but they're finishing the regular season on a high and they'll surely be one of the main features of the Premium Playoffs.
ASTON VILLA SCASSI - INTERNAZIONALE 4-0
The game wasn't played out as Internazionale pulled out about three weeks ago.
Aston Villa, facing 2nd placed Berto on the regular season's final matchday, have collected 3 easy points bringing their tally to 9 for the season.
LEAGUE TABLE
52 Dunfermline
50 Amici Di Berto
43 Sampierdarena NCLM
35 Never Alone Soccer
34 Compagnia Delle Indie
33 Las Cuevas
27 Borussia
25 New Reds Ponente
19 Le Café (-19)
12 Xeneixes
9 Aston Villa Scassi
0 Internazionale (-4)
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28.4.08
DUNFERMLINE - Stats Corner
2007/2008 Scorers
34 Cantelli (34 League, 0 Cup/Tournament)
23 Marletta (23, 0)
23 Buccianti (22, 1)
11 Bovalino (10, 1)
9 Di Noto (9, 0)
4 Frassinelli (3, 1)
1 Borreani (1, 0)
1 Filippi (1, 0)
1 Own Goal (1, 0)
Total: 107 Goals / 22 Games - Ratio 4.86 Goals/Game
Club's History Scorers
40 Marletta (37, 3)
35 Cantelli (34, 1)
24 Buccianti (22, 2)
15 Bovalino (14, 1)
15 Satta (13, 2)
13 Gemignani (13, 0)
9 Di Noto (9, 0)
6 Malvezzi (6, 0)
5 Frassinelli (4, 1)
3 Langella M. (3, 0)
2 Sforza (2, 0)
2 Guaraglia (2, 0)
2 Morelli (2, 0)
2 Own Goals (2, 0)
1 Filippi (1, 0)
1 Borreani (1, 0)
1 Orengo (1, 0)
TOTAL: 176 Goals / 47 Games - Ratio 3.74 Goals/Game
2007/2008 Appearances
22 Bovalino
21 Frassinelli
20 Cantelli
20 Buccianti
18 Filippi
17 Buttitta
17 Marletta
15 Di Noto
14 Semino
6 Borreani
5 Perugini
3 Alberga
1 Sorbara
1 Urru
1 Minnella
Club's History Appearances - Current Players
39 Marletta
30 Frassinelli
28 Bovalino
23 Cantelli
23 Buccianti
21 Filippi
17 Buttitta
15 Di Noto
14 Semino
6 Borreani
5 Perugini
3 Alberga
1 Sorbara
1 Urru
1 Minnella
2007/2008 Goal Average
1.70 Cantelli
1.35 Marletta
1.15 Buccianti
0.60 Di Noto
0.50 Bovalino
0.19 Frassinelli
0.16 Borreani
0.05 Filippi
Club's History Goal Average - Current Players
1.52 Cantelli
1.04 Buccianti
1.02 Marletta
0.60 Di Noto
0.53 Bovalino
0.16 Frassinelli
0.16 Borreani
0.04 Filippi
Manager Stats - Luigi Vanin
Played 22
Won 17
Drawn 1
Lost 4
Pts Average: 2.36 / Game
Club Stats
Played 47
Won 24
Drawn 4
Lost 19
Pts Average: 1.61 / Game
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34 Cantelli (34 League, 0 Cup/Tournament)
23 Marletta (23, 0)
23 Buccianti (22, 1)
11 Bovalino (10, 1)
9 Di Noto (9, 0)
4 Frassinelli (3, 1)
1 Borreani (1, 0)
1 Filippi (1, 0)
1 Own Goal (1, 0)
Total: 107 Goals / 22 Games - Ratio 4.86 Goals/Game
Club's History Scorers
40 Marletta (37, 3)
35 Cantelli (34, 1)
24 Buccianti (22, 2)
15 Bovalino (14, 1)
15 Satta (13, 2)
13 Gemignani (13, 0)
9 Di Noto (9, 0)
6 Malvezzi (6, 0)
5 Frassinelli (4, 1)
3 Langella M. (3, 0)
2 Sforza (2, 0)
2 Guaraglia (2, 0)
2 Morelli (2, 0)
2 Own Goals (2, 0)
1 Filippi (1, 0)
1 Borreani (1, 0)
1 Orengo (1, 0)
TOTAL: 176 Goals / 47 Games - Ratio 3.74 Goals/Game
2007/2008 Appearances
22 Bovalino
21 Frassinelli
20 Cantelli
20 Buccianti
18 Filippi
17 Buttitta
17 Marletta
15 Di Noto
14 Semino
6 Borreani
5 Perugini
3 Alberga
1 Sorbara
1 Urru
1 Minnella
Club's History Appearances - Current Players
39 Marletta
30 Frassinelli
28 Bovalino
23 Cantelli
23 Buccianti
21 Filippi
17 Buttitta
15 Di Noto
14 Semino
6 Borreani
5 Perugini
3 Alberga
1 Sorbara
1 Urru
1 Minnella
2007/2008 Goal Average
1.70 Cantelli
1.35 Marletta
1.15 Buccianti
0.60 Di Noto
0.50 Bovalino
0.19 Frassinelli
0.16 Borreani
0.05 Filippi
Club's History Goal Average - Current Players
1.52 Cantelli
1.04 Buccianti
1.02 Marletta
0.60 Di Noto
0.53 Bovalino
0.16 Frassinelli
0.16 Borreani
0.04 Filippi
Manager Stats - Luigi Vanin
Played 22
Won 17
Drawn 1
Lost 4
Pts Average: 2.36 / Game
Club Stats
Played 47
Won 24
Drawn 4
Lost 19
Pts Average: 1.61 / Game
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27.4.08
ANALYSIS - Le Café
ANTONIO MINNELLA
On his competitive debut, he fared reasonably well and produced a string of fine saves. As to the goals he conceded, he couldn't have done much more, but he kept his cool and commanded his defence effectively.
GIUSEPPE BUTTITTA
He partly marred one of his best performances of the season by conceding 3 free-kicks which amounted to as many goals scored by the opponents. However, he took control of the defence and did well.
DAVIDE FILIPPI
His first half performance was absolutely scintillating, whilst he got a bit nervous during the second period and collected a yellow card. All in all, reliable and dependable as usual.
FABIO FRASSINELLI
He only had a handful of minutes, as he was introduced for Filippi minutes into the second half and was litterally knocked down by a fierce shot that struck his head.
MATTEO BOVALINO
He ran, huffed and puffed, created a few interesting openings and, just as usual, he provided cover for his defence. Another spot on performance from a quality midfielder.
ALESSIO DI NOTO
He hit the ground running, his initial 15 minutes widely showing why he's absolutely necessary to the team. His delivery for Cantelli's first goal was simply marvellous and he also went close to scoring once or twice.
MARCO CANTELLI
Well, it is rather obvious he produced a man-of-the-match performance, considering he scored 4 goals and somewhat contributed to Buccianti's one as well. He is the highlight of the team, and he's now reached 34 goals in the season. On such basis, he'll reach 40 sooner rather than later.
ALBERTO BUCCIANTI
His moment is absolutely positive and he showed that once more, by providing Cantelli with a great chest assistance and then scoring his goal in customary style.
He's definitely ready for the finals.
GAFFER VANIN
He was left with little choice, as Marletta was disqualified, Semino unavailable and Borreani missing out through other duties. He rotated his staff well and witnessed the debut of newly acquired goalkeeper Minnella.
REFEREE MONTEIRO
He didn't have much to do on the night, however his caution distribution was debatable. He didn't affect the run of the game, to his credit.
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On his competitive debut, he fared reasonably well and produced a string of fine saves. As to the goals he conceded, he couldn't have done much more, but he kept his cool and commanded his defence effectively.
GIUSEPPE BUTTITTA
He partly marred one of his best performances of the season by conceding 3 free-kicks which amounted to as many goals scored by the opponents. However, he took control of the defence and did well.
DAVIDE FILIPPI
His first half performance was absolutely scintillating, whilst he got a bit nervous during the second period and collected a yellow card. All in all, reliable and dependable as usual.
FABIO FRASSINELLI
He only had a handful of minutes, as he was introduced for Filippi minutes into the second half and was litterally knocked down by a fierce shot that struck his head.
MATTEO BOVALINO
He ran, huffed and puffed, created a few interesting openings and, just as usual, he provided cover for his defence. Another spot on performance from a quality midfielder.
ALESSIO DI NOTO
He hit the ground running, his initial 15 minutes widely showing why he's absolutely necessary to the team. His delivery for Cantelli's first goal was simply marvellous and he also went close to scoring once or twice.
MARCO CANTELLI
Well, it is rather obvious he produced a man-of-the-match performance, considering he scored 4 goals and somewhat contributed to Buccianti's one as well. He is the highlight of the team, and he's now reached 34 goals in the season. On such basis, he'll reach 40 sooner rather than later.
ALBERTO BUCCIANTI
His moment is absolutely positive and he showed that once more, by providing Cantelli with a great chest assistance and then scoring his goal in customary style.
He's definitely ready for the finals.
GAFFER VANIN
He was left with little choice, as Marletta was disqualified, Semino unavailable and Borreani missing out through other duties. He rotated his staff well and witnessed the debut of newly acquired goalkeeper Minnella.
REFEREE MONTEIRO
He didn't have much to do on the night, however his caution distribution was debatable. He didn't affect the run of the game, to his credit.
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DUNFERMLINE - LE CAFE 5-4
Dunfermline continued on their quest for a league winning ending to the season by defeating Le Café by 5 goals to 4 and contextually finishing any hopes held by their opponents as to making the playoffs.
Cantelli produced a 4 goal performance to add to his tally and bring it to 34 for the season, while Buccianti added another.
Newly acquired goalkeeper Antonio Minnella made his competitive debut for the Pars, Buttitta and Filippi composing the back two. Di Noto and Bovalino were deployed in midfield, whereas Cantelli and Buccianti teamed up once again upfront.
Marletta missed out through suspension, and Frassinelli had little chance to impress as he was introduced at the beginning of the second half, only to limp off the pitch minutes later as a fierce shot from Scaramuccia badly hit his head. Nothing major, though, as Dunfermline defender's conditions didn't look worrying after the game.
Dunfermline got off to a brilliant start and soon found an opener, as Di Noto provided Cantelli with a wonderful chipped through ball, the forward finishing in quite some style to make it 1-0 from close range.
Minutes later, an indirect free-kick was awarded to The Pars in the box, Di Noto fired against the wall, before Cantelli latched onto the ensuing loose ball and fired home.
A brilliant move involving Di Noto and Buccianti allowed Cantelli to pick up an early hat-trick from close range.
Minnella produced a string of fine saves to keep Le Café out, but he could do little when a brilliant move on the part of the away side was capped from only one yard out, breathing some fresh air into Le Café's spirits.
HALF TIME: Dunfermline 3, Le Café 1
Things started looking a bit edgy for Dunfermline early in the second half, as Scaramuccia made it 3-2 from a loosely conceded free-kick.
However, Cantelli was on one of his finest nights and collected his and the team's 4th goal, with Buccianti playing a pivotal part, by chesting the ball off into the No 6's path. Cantelli had no hesitations in driving the ball past Obbad, the away team goalkeeper.
Buccianti scored a goal himself minutes later, as he coolly controlled the ball, found some space in between Le Café's defenders and blasted home to make it 5-2.
Had it not been from yet another goal from a free-kick, this time converted by Frascatani, the game would've been over, but the 5-3 goal sparked more life into Le Café's ranks and Scaramuccia netted another from yet another free-kick to make Dunfermline feel as though their opponents were breathing down their necks.
Le Café had a couple of half chances to try and equalise, whereas Dunfermline threw a couple away of their own before the final whistle came to the table-toppers' request.
FULL TIME: Dunfermline 5, Le Café 4
DUNFERMLINE
Minnella; Buttitta, Filippi; Di Noto, Bovalino; Cantelli, Buccianti
SUBS: Frassinelli
SUBS NOT USED: Perugini
MANAGER: Vanin
SCORERS: Cantelli (4), Buccianti
CAUTIONS: Di Noto (Y), Filippi (Y)
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Cantelli produced a 4 goal performance to add to his tally and bring it to 34 for the season, while Buccianti added another.
Newly acquired goalkeeper Antonio Minnella made his competitive debut for the Pars, Buttitta and Filippi composing the back two. Di Noto and Bovalino were deployed in midfield, whereas Cantelli and Buccianti teamed up once again upfront.
Marletta missed out through suspension, and Frassinelli had little chance to impress as he was introduced at the beginning of the second half, only to limp off the pitch minutes later as a fierce shot from Scaramuccia badly hit his head. Nothing major, though, as Dunfermline defender's conditions didn't look worrying after the game.
Dunfermline got off to a brilliant start and soon found an opener, as Di Noto provided Cantelli with a wonderful chipped through ball, the forward finishing in quite some style to make it 1-0 from close range.
Minutes later, an indirect free-kick was awarded to The Pars in the box, Di Noto fired against the wall, before Cantelli latched onto the ensuing loose ball and fired home.
A brilliant move involving Di Noto and Buccianti allowed Cantelli to pick up an early hat-trick from close range.
Minnella produced a string of fine saves to keep Le Café out, but he could do little when a brilliant move on the part of the away side was capped from only one yard out, breathing some fresh air into Le Café's spirits.
HALF TIME: Dunfermline 3, Le Café 1
Things started looking a bit edgy for Dunfermline early in the second half, as Scaramuccia made it 3-2 from a loosely conceded free-kick.
However, Cantelli was on one of his finest nights and collected his and the team's 4th goal, with Buccianti playing a pivotal part, by chesting the ball off into the No 6's path. Cantelli had no hesitations in driving the ball past Obbad, the away team goalkeeper.
Buccianti scored a goal himself minutes later, as he coolly controlled the ball, found some space in between Le Café's defenders and blasted home to make it 5-2.
Had it not been from yet another goal from a free-kick, this time converted by Frascatani, the game would've been over, but the 5-3 goal sparked more life into Le Café's ranks and Scaramuccia netted another from yet another free-kick to make Dunfermline feel as though their opponents were breathing down their necks.
Le Café had a couple of half chances to try and equalise, whereas Dunfermline threw a couple away of their own before the final whistle came to the table-toppers' request.
FULL TIME: Dunfermline 5, Le Café 4
DUNFERMLINE
Minnella; Buttitta, Filippi; Di Noto, Bovalino; Cantelli, Buccianti
SUBS: Frassinelli
SUBS NOT USED: Perugini
MANAGER: Vanin
SCORERS: Cantelli (4), Buccianti
CAUTIONS: Di Noto (Y), Filippi (Y)
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24.4.08
TUT-TI DAL BUC-CIA - The Road To Tuscany
A numerous delegation of Dunfermline's personnel will travel to Tuscany tomorrow, to the extent of celebrating the accomplished mission of securing a top-two berth with two games to spare.
The lads, and a few supporting fans, are going to meet at the early time of 8 AM and will then make their way to Terranuova Bracciolini, in the Valdarno valley, one of the most suggestive places in Italy.
This trip has long been scheduled, and it was actually dreamed of much sooner. It was actually early days of the season, when the idea of spending a nice weekend surrounded by green and the hills was sparked, so what more perfect rendez-vous, as our very own striker Alberto Buccianti happens to come from such green Tuscan hills?
Initially, the lads had thought about planning on this outing following the first 3 successive wins in the league, but the season got underway, and they didn't exactly hit the ground running.
An 8-3 cup defeat at the hands of Sestri may not have illustrated our strength in depth - that was when we didn't have a goalkeeper and a few unwanted people were still around -.
The league then started, and a precious 3-3 draw against Compagnia delle Indie was collected at the death, only to be overturned by a correct FA desicion whereby we lost 4-0.
One week later, we were befallen again, Las Cuevas winning 4-3 and leaving us to dread on our on the pitch issues and the ones off it.
Along came Fornetto Genovese, who rescued us as a team and most probably as a bunch of friends. Togetherness came too, courtesy of a string of not only 3 wins, which would've been enough for us to go "Tutti dal Buccia" [we're all going to Buccia's], but we like doing things our own way, so we picked up 10 + 3 = 13 wins on the bounce, prior to a relatively blip period, which we shrugged off by winning the most important games of all... last week...
Therefore, we're all leaving tomorrow, we'll be coming back on Sunday, just in time for our penultimate game of the regular season, against Le Café.
Also, we'll have a hell of a job on our hands, as we'll have to give the lies to the habit whereby we don't perform after these collective trips... Here's the stats:
After Levico Terme: Dunfermline 3, Virtusestri 8
After Scotland: Never Alone 3, Dunfermline 3
By the way, this is a football team, essentially, so we're going to play against a Valdarno team too...
We shall see
All the best, guys...
AM
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The lads, and a few supporting fans, are going to meet at the early time of 8 AM and will then make their way to Terranuova Bracciolini, in the Valdarno valley, one of the most suggestive places in Italy.
This trip has long been scheduled, and it was actually dreamed of much sooner. It was actually early days of the season, when the idea of spending a nice weekend surrounded by green and the hills was sparked, so what more perfect rendez-vous, as our very own striker Alberto Buccianti happens to come from such green Tuscan hills?
Initially, the lads had thought about planning on this outing following the first 3 successive wins in the league, but the season got underway, and they didn't exactly hit the ground running.
An 8-3 cup defeat at the hands of Sestri may not have illustrated our strength in depth - that was when we didn't have a goalkeeper and a few unwanted people were still around -.
The league then started, and a precious 3-3 draw against Compagnia delle Indie was collected at the death, only to be overturned by a correct FA desicion whereby we lost 4-0.
One week later, we were befallen again, Las Cuevas winning 4-3 and leaving us to dread on our on the pitch issues and the ones off it.
Along came Fornetto Genovese, who rescued us as a team and most probably as a bunch of friends. Togetherness came too, courtesy of a string of not only 3 wins, which would've been enough for us to go "Tutti dal Buccia" [we're all going to Buccia's], but we like doing things our own way, so we picked up 10 + 3 = 13 wins on the bounce, prior to a relatively blip period, which we shrugged off by winning the most important games of all... last week...
Therefore, we're all leaving tomorrow, we'll be coming back on Sunday, just in time for our penultimate game of the regular season, against Le Café.
Also, we'll have a hell of a job on our hands, as we'll have to give the lies to the habit whereby we don't perform after these collective trips... Here's the stats:
After Levico Terme: Dunfermline 3, Virtusestri 8
After Scotland: Never Alone 3, Dunfermline 3
By the way, this is a football team, essentially, so we're going to play against a Valdarno team too...
We shall see
All the best, guys...
AM
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VIEWS AND THOUGHTS - Buccia
NAME Alberto
SURNAME Buccianti
NICKNAME Buccia
SQUAD NUMBER 2
POSITION Forward, but I don't run much...
WHY DUNFERMLINE Well as I live in Genoa and I'm Clegg's friend, one thing led to the other... but also cos I've come to see a new interpretation of the beautiful game, we try to teach style-lessons every given chance...
YOUR BEST GOAL That's a hard one, I believe the first of the season, Cup game, just lost my marker and smashed the ball into the roof of the net (Clegg says: I think you're confusing the cup game [DAFC - Virtusestri 3-8] with the actual goal you described against Compagnia delle Indie)
YOUR MOST IMPORTANT GOAL 1-0 against New Reds, away game, but a few words could be used for the assists record, and as to that, you'll have understood what I'm referring to... Ronaldinho...
YOUR BEST GAME Dunfermline 4, Las Cuevas 1
TEAM’S BEST GAME Well obviously the one which capped our season off so far, against Sampierdarena, against a team fielding a ball in goal...
YOUR WORST GAME Le Café 5, Dunfermline 6
TEAM’S WORST GAME Dunfermline 2, Amici di Berto 6
WHEN DID YOU REALISE WE COULD MAKE THE TOP-TWO In my heart, and in this group of lads, I realised that pretty soon, however it ain't over till it's over, so I should say April 20th, 2008, about 11 PM
FEASIBLE TARGET FOR THE SEASON Game by game, give it our all...
FAVOURITE POST-MATCH CHANT I should pick the video before going to Scotland...
WHITE SHIRT / BLUE SHIRT Blue
TUTTI DAL... (EVERYONE AT)… Buccia la-la-la-la-la-la
C'MON THE... Pars C'mon
SALUTATE...(pay homage to)… La capolista
LA LA LA LA... Capolista vola
O FLOWER OF... Scotland
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SURNAME Buccianti
NICKNAME Buccia
SQUAD NUMBER 2
POSITION Forward, but I don't run much...
WHY DUNFERMLINE Well as I live in Genoa and I'm Clegg's friend, one thing led to the other... but also cos I've come to see a new interpretation of the beautiful game, we try to teach style-lessons every given chance...
YOUR BEST GOAL That's a hard one, I believe the first of the season, Cup game, just lost my marker and smashed the ball into the roof of the net (Clegg says: I think you're confusing the cup game [DAFC - Virtusestri 3-8] with the actual goal you described against Compagnia delle Indie)
YOUR MOST IMPORTANT GOAL 1-0 against New Reds, away game, but a few words could be used for the assists record, and as to that, you'll have understood what I'm referring to... Ronaldinho...
YOUR BEST GAME Dunfermline 4, Las Cuevas 1
TEAM’S BEST GAME Well obviously the one which capped our season off so far, against Sampierdarena, against a team fielding a ball in goal...
YOUR WORST GAME Le Café 5, Dunfermline 6
TEAM’S WORST GAME Dunfermline 2, Amici di Berto 6
WHEN DID YOU REALISE WE COULD MAKE THE TOP-TWO In my heart, and in this group of lads, I realised that pretty soon, however it ain't over till it's over, so I should say April 20th, 2008, about 11 PM
FEASIBLE TARGET FOR THE SEASON Game by game, give it our all...
FAVOURITE POST-MATCH CHANT I should pick the video before going to Scotland...
WHITE SHIRT / BLUE SHIRT Blue
TUTTI DAL... (EVERYONE AT)… Buccia la-la-la-la-la-la
C'MON THE... Pars C'mon
SALUTATE...(pay homage to)… La capolista
LA LA LA LA... Capolista vola
O FLOWER OF... Scotland
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VIEWS AND THOUGHTS - Cante
NAME Marco
SURNAME Cantelli
NICKNAME -
SQUAD NUMBER 6
POSITION Midfielder / Forward
WHY DUNFERMLINE You don't choose what you love, you're chosen.
YOUR BEST GOAL Too many of them... To pick one would mean to forget the other 29... All jokes aside, I should say 3-0 against Xeneixes at home, and 4-4 against Xeneixes away...
YOUR MOST IMPORTANT GOAL 2-1 against Sampierdarena QCLM (please highlight that Q stands for qualcuno)
YOUR BEST GAME Xeneixes 4, Dunfermline 5
TEAM’S BEST GAME Amici di Berto 1, Dunfermline 4 and Le Café 5, Dunfermline 6
YOUR WORST GAME Dunfermline 9, Internazionale 3 and Sampierdarena 1, Dunfermline 2
TEAM’S WORST GAME Dunfermline 2, Amici di Berto 6
WHEN DID YOU REALISE WE COULD MAKE THE TOP-TWO When our former sponsor dropped us, together with all those ass-kissers... then on the pitch, when we beat Le Café
FEASIBLE TARGET FOR THE SEASON ......
FAVOURITE POST-MATCH CHANT All of them... Tutti dal Buccia, Salutate la capolista, In serie B, noi ce ne andiamo in Serie B (we're going to Division B), Sotto la doccia, Luigi sotto la doccia (in the shower, gaffer Luigi [Vanin] in the shower)...
WHITE SHIRT / BLUE SHIRT White
TUTTI DAL... (EVERYONE AT)… Buccia
C'MON THE... Pars
SALUTATE...(pay homage to)… La capolista
LA LA LA LA... Capolista vola...
O FLOWER OF... Scotland
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SURNAME Cantelli
NICKNAME -
SQUAD NUMBER 6
POSITION Midfielder / Forward
WHY DUNFERMLINE You don't choose what you love, you're chosen.
YOUR BEST GOAL Too many of them... To pick one would mean to forget the other 29... All jokes aside, I should say 3-0 against Xeneixes at home, and 4-4 against Xeneixes away...
YOUR MOST IMPORTANT GOAL 2-1 against Sampierdarena QCLM (please highlight that Q stands for qualcuno)
YOUR BEST GAME Xeneixes 4, Dunfermline 5
TEAM’S BEST GAME Amici di Berto 1, Dunfermline 4 and Le Café 5, Dunfermline 6
YOUR WORST GAME Dunfermline 9, Internazionale 3 and Sampierdarena 1, Dunfermline 2
TEAM’S WORST GAME Dunfermline 2, Amici di Berto 6
WHEN DID YOU REALISE WE COULD MAKE THE TOP-TWO When our former sponsor dropped us, together with all those ass-kissers... then on the pitch, when we beat Le Café
FEASIBLE TARGET FOR THE SEASON ......
FAVOURITE POST-MATCH CHANT All of them... Tutti dal Buccia, Salutate la capolista, In serie B, noi ce ne andiamo in Serie B (we're going to Division B), Sotto la doccia, Luigi sotto la doccia (in the shower, gaffer Luigi [Vanin] in the shower)...
WHITE SHIRT / BLUE SHIRT White
TUTTI DAL... (EVERYONE AT)… Buccia
C'MON THE... Pars
SALUTATE...(pay homage to)… La capolista
LA LA LA LA... Capolista vola...
O FLOWER OF... Scotland
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23.4.08
PREVIEW - Le Café
Front-runners Dunfermline take on Le Café at their home ground of G.Mora on Sunday night, in the penultimate matchday of the regular season, and having just made sure of their top-two status courtesy of a dramatic away win to Sampierdarena last weekend.
Le Café, on the other hand, incurred a massive 19 point deduction for the unlawful fielding of a player more than a month ago, and they're now sitting 9th after having been in the highest quarters of the league table for most of the season.
Only a victory against Dunfermline - coupled with the inevitable win that'll follow, against Internazionale, who dropped out of the league - will leave the Boschetto based side with a glimmer of hope of making the playoffs, but to do so, Le Café will also have to hope that New Reds don't collect any points from their two remaining fixtures, something that's not too unlikely, though, given the strength in depth of New Reds' opponents in Amici di Berto and Sampierdarena NCLM, sitting 2nd and 3rd respectively, at the moment.
On top of that, Le Café are likely to be without as many as 7 players, which led their manager Mr Natale Cosoleto to file an official request for the game to be re-scheduled. However, such a request was rejected owing to impending duties preventing Dunfermline's board from approving such a request.
When the sides met in reverse fixtures, a match-of-the-season-candidate was sparked, Dunfermline edging their opponents by 6 goals to 5 in a thrilling encounter.
Cantelli opened the score but Le Café found their way back into the game shortly afterwards.
Marletta re-established The Pars' lead from the spot, before a deadly one-two overturned the scoreline to 3-2 Le Café.
Marletta scored again to make it 3-3 but Le Café went in the lead again from a free-kick, before Frassinelli equalised from a corner kick set piece.
A goal-of-the-season-candidate was scored by Marletta to give The Pars the lead at 5-4, before the captain himself took another penalty spot to make it 6-4.
A late goal proved little more than a consolation for a Le Café side, then incurring their second defeat on the spin.
Dunfermline's win contextually gifted Amici di Berto the league top-spot, whilst Dunfermline shrugged Le Café off, by gaining an initial 3 point cuhsion over the Blacks accordingly.
This time out, Dunfermline have reached their regular season target already, although they'll still be chasing certainty of the top-spot over the next two games, but the Fifers will be without influential goalkeeper Marco Semino, otherwise engaged, and midfielder Aldo Marletta, who'll serve a one match ban following his 3rd caution of the season.
Perugini's presence notwithstanding, Semino's absence will give gaffer Vanin a chance to supervise Antonio Minnella, the side's new keeper, who should be permanently signed when a board rep holds talks with AICS, the local FA, Wednesday afternoon.
It is unclear whether Frassinelli will feature, as he may opt for a week off after a tireless season, while both Filippi and Buttitta look certain to be involved.
In midfield, Bovalino and Di Noto are available for selection, whereas there's no news just yet regarding Borreani and Alberga.
Cantelli, just days after notching his 30th goal of a glorious season, will be called upon once again, and is likely to partner up with in-form striker Buccianti upfront.
PREVIOUS ENCOUNTERS
Le Café 5, Dunfermline 6
Cantelli, Marletta (4), Frassinelli
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Le Café, on the other hand, incurred a massive 19 point deduction for the unlawful fielding of a player more than a month ago, and they're now sitting 9th after having been in the highest quarters of the league table for most of the season.
Only a victory against Dunfermline - coupled with the inevitable win that'll follow, against Internazionale, who dropped out of the league - will leave the Boschetto based side with a glimmer of hope of making the playoffs, but to do so, Le Café will also have to hope that New Reds don't collect any points from their two remaining fixtures, something that's not too unlikely, though, given the strength in depth of New Reds' opponents in Amici di Berto and Sampierdarena NCLM, sitting 2nd and 3rd respectively, at the moment.
On top of that, Le Café are likely to be without as many as 7 players, which led their manager Mr Natale Cosoleto to file an official request for the game to be re-scheduled. However, such a request was rejected owing to impending duties preventing Dunfermline's board from approving such a request.
When the sides met in reverse fixtures, a match-of-the-season-candidate was sparked, Dunfermline edging their opponents by 6 goals to 5 in a thrilling encounter.
Cantelli opened the score but Le Café found their way back into the game shortly afterwards.
Marletta re-established The Pars' lead from the spot, before a deadly one-two overturned the scoreline to 3-2 Le Café.
Marletta scored again to make it 3-3 but Le Café went in the lead again from a free-kick, before Frassinelli equalised from a corner kick set piece.
A goal-of-the-season-candidate was scored by Marletta to give The Pars the lead at 5-4, before the captain himself took another penalty spot to make it 6-4.
A late goal proved little more than a consolation for a Le Café side, then incurring their second defeat on the spin.
Dunfermline's win contextually gifted Amici di Berto the league top-spot, whilst Dunfermline shrugged Le Café off, by gaining an initial 3 point cuhsion over the Blacks accordingly.
This time out, Dunfermline have reached their regular season target already, although they'll still be chasing certainty of the top-spot over the next two games, but the Fifers will be without influential goalkeeper Marco Semino, otherwise engaged, and midfielder Aldo Marletta, who'll serve a one match ban following his 3rd caution of the season.
Perugini's presence notwithstanding, Semino's absence will give gaffer Vanin a chance to supervise Antonio Minnella, the side's new keeper, who should be permanently signed when a board rep holds talks with AICS, the local FA, Wednesday afternoon.
It is unclear whether Frassinelli will feature, as he may opt for a week off after a tireless season, while both Filippi and Buttitta look certain to be involved.
In midfield, Bovalino and Di Noto are available for selection, whereas there's no news just yet regarding Borreani and Alberga.
Cantelli, just days after notching his 30th goal of a glorious season, will be called upon once again, and is likely to partner up with in-form striker Buccianti upfront.
PREVIOUS ENCOUNTERS
Le Café 5, Dunfermline 6
Cantelli, Marletta (4), Frassinelli
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VIEWS AND THOUGHTS - Clegg
NAME Aldo
SURNAME Marletta
NICKNAME Clegg
SQUAD NUMBER 5, obviously
POSITION midfielder
WHY DUNFERMLINE Cos we're an extraordinary bunch of lads and cos Dunfermline's one of the mellowest places on Earth
YOUR BEST GOAL 4-5 against Le Café
YOUR MOST IMPORTANT GOAL 1-1 against Sampierdarena (thanks Buccia...)
YOUR BEST GAME Dunfermline 4, New Reds 2 and Le Café 5, Dunfermline 6
TEAM’S BEST GAME Amici di Berto 1, Dunfermline 4 and Sampierdarena 1, Dunfermline 2
YOUR WORST GAME Dunfermline 3, Virtusestri 8 and Dunfermline 2, Amici di Berto 6
TEAM’S WORST GAME Dunfermline 2, Amici di Berto 6
WHEN DID YOU REALISE WE COULD MAKE THE TOP-TWO Last Sunday, about 11 PM
FEASIBLE TARGET FOR THE SEASON We'll see...
FAVOURITE POST-MATCH CHANT Tut-ti-dal-Buc-cia La la la la
WHITE SHIRT / BLUE SHIRT Blue Shirt, White Shorts, White Socks
TUTTI DAL... (EVERYONE AT)… Buccia
C'MON THE... Pars C'mon (I'm the one who filed the questionnaire)
SALUTATE...(pay homage to)… La capolista
LA LA LA LA... Capolista vola
O FLOWER OF... Scotland, when will we see your like again that stood and died for your wee but hill and glen, and stood against him, proud Edward's army, and sent him homeward tae think again. Those days are past now and in the past they must remain, but we can still rise now and be the nation again, that stood against him... ok I'll stop it there...
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SURNAME Marletta
NICKNAME Clegg
SQUAD NUMBER 5, obviously
POSITION midfielder
WHY DUNFERMLINE Cos we're an extraordinary bunch of lads and cos Dunfermline's one of the mellowest places on Earth
YOUR BEST GOAL 4-5 against Le Café
YOUR MOST IMPORTANT GOAL 1-1 against Sampierdarena (thanks Buccia...)
YOUR BEST GAME Dunfermline 4, New Reds 2 and Le Café 5, Dunfermline 6
TEAM’S BEST GAME Amici di Berto 1, Dunfermline 4 and Sampierdarena 1, Dunfermline 2
YOUR WORST GAME Dunfermline 3, Virtusestri 8 and Dunfermline 2, Amici di Berto 6
TEAM’S WORST GAME Dunfermline 2, Amici di Berto 6
WHEN DID YOU REALISE WE COULD MAKE THE TOP-TWO Last Sunday, about 11 PM
FEASIBLE TARGET FOR THE SEASON We'll see...
FAVOURITE POST-MATCH CHANT Tut-ti-dal-Buc-cia La la la la
WHITE SHIRT / BLUE SHIRT Blue Shirt, White Shorts, White Socks
TUTTI DAL... (EVERYONE AT)… Buccia
C'MON THE... Pars C'mon (I'm the one who filed the questionnaire)
SALUTATE...(pay homage to)… La capolista
LA LA LA LA... Capolista vola
O FLOWER OF... Scotland, when will we see your like again that stood and died for your wee but hill and glen, and stood against him, proud Edward's army, and sent him homeward tae think again. Those days are past now and in the past they must remain, but we can still rise now and be the nation again, that stood against him... ok I'll stop it there...
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FRIENDLY - Dunfermline 11, Archinav 10
Dunfermline beat Zonale Group C winners Archinav in a spectacular friendly match played at the 3 Pini football ground last night.
Marco Cantelli was once again the highlight of the game, as he grabbed a double hat-trick, while Frassinelli and Marletta netted a brace apiece, the former scoring with a wonderful overhead kick as well. Bovalino added another to complete the scoreline.
Semino, Buttitta, Di Noto, Borreani, Buccianti and Alberga were all notable absentees through various reasons on the night, whereas Perugini played the game in amongst Archinav's ranks, as the goalkeeper is part of both clubs' rosters, as well as Filippi and Marletta.
Dunfermline's manager Luigi Vanin also failed to turn up through his work duties.
The game saw 3 players make their debuts in a Pars' shirt, although their involvements in the team are going to take different paths.
While goalkeeper Antonio Minnella's signing is going to be completed today Wed 23rd April and he is going to feature from next game - against Le Café - until the end of the season, with a look to extending his stay beyond the current term, US midfielder Drew Fasolini's first appearance was more of a cameo, although he fared reasonably well, albeit causing some havoc in his team's defence as he headed the ball the wrong way and hit Minnella's woodwork.
Finally, Alessandro Merello, formerly of Sampierdarenese and Cella, also played his first match for Dunfemline, and the odds are for him to join the side on a permanent basis either at the beginning of the 2008/2009 campaign, or ahead of any summer tournaments the board should see fit to partake into.
DUNFERMLINE
Minnella; Filippi, Merello; Frassinelli, Marletta, Bovalino; Cantelli
SUBS: Fasolini
SUBS NOT USED: -
SCORERS: Cantelli (6), Marletta (2), Frassinelli (2), Bovalino
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Marco Cantelli was once again the highlight of the game, as he grabbed a double hat-trick, while Frassinelli and Marletta netted a brace apiece, the former scoring with a wonderful overhead kick as well. Bovalino added another to complete the scoreline.
Semino, Buttitta, Di Noto, Borreani, Buccianti and Alberga were all notable absentees through various reasons on the night, whereas Perugini played the game in amongst Archinav's ranks, as the goalkeeper is part of both clubs' rosters, as well as Filippi and Marletta.
Dunfermline's manager Luigi Vanin also failed to turn up through his work duties.
The game saw 3 players make their debuts in a Pars' shirt, although their involvements in the team are going to take different paths.
While goalkeeper Antonio Minnella's signing is going to be completed today Wed 23rd April and he is going to feature from next game - against Le Café - until the end of the season, with a look to extending his stay beyond the current term, US midfielder Drew Fasolini's first appearance was more of a cameo, although he fared reasonably well, albeit causing some havoc in his team's defence as he headed the ball the wrong way and hit Minnella's woodwork.
Finally, Alessandro Merello, formerly of Sampierdarenese and Cella, also played his first match for Dunfemline, and the odds are for him to join the side on a permanent basis either at the beginning of the 2008/2009 campaign, or ahead of any summer tournaments the board should see fit to partake into.
DUNFERMLINE
Minnella; Filippi, Merello; Frassinelli, Marletta, Bovalino; Cantelli
SUBS: Fasolini
SUBS NOT USED: -
SCORERS: Cantelli (6), Marletta (2), Frassinelli (2), Bovalino
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22.4.08
VIEWS AND THOUGHTS - Fernandez
NAME Davide
SURNAME Filippi
NICKNAME Fernandez
SQUAD NUMBER 8
POSITION Defender
WHY DUNFERMLINE I was just wondering last Sunday... as those 4 chaps were chanting along...
YOUR BEST GOAL Hard to choose from... I should think the only one beyond the halfway line
YOUR MOST IMPORTANT GOAL You mean in amongst my 30 goals or so? Next one, obviously
YOUR BEST GAME According to the webstite writer, Compagnia delle Indie 3, Dunfermline 6
TEAM’S BEST GAME Amici Di Berto 1, Dunfermline 4
YOUR WORST GAME Le Café 5, Dunfermline 6
TEAM’S WORST GAME Xeneixes 4, Dunfermline 5, even though not just everyone underachieved on the day...
WHEN DID YOU REALISE WE COULD MAKE THE TOP-TWO When Frassi said we wouldn't...
FEASIBLE TARGET FOR THE SEASON I want the quarter-finals
FAVOURITE POST-MATCH CHANT Salutate la capolista (pay homage to the table-toppers)
WHITE SHIRT / BLUE SHIRT White
TUTTI DAL... (EVERYONE AT)… Buccia's
C'MON THE... Pars
SALUTATE...(pay homage to)… La capolista (the table-toppers)
LA LA LA LA... Capolista vola (The table toppers fly)
O FLOWER OF... Scotland
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SURNAME Filippi
NICKNAME Fernandez
SQUAD NUMBER 8
POSITION Defender
WHY DUNFERMLINE I was just wondering last Sunday... as those 4 chaps were chanting along...
YOUR BEST GOAL Hard to choose from... I should think the only one beyond the halfway line
YOUR MOST IMPORTANT GOAL You mean in amongst my 30 goals or so? Next one, obviously
YOUR BEST GAME According to the webstite writer, Compagnia delle Indie 3, Dunfermline 6
TEAM’S BEST GAME Amici Di Berto 1, Dunfermline 4
YOUR WORST GAME Le Café 5, Dunfermline 6
TEAM’S WORST GAME Xeneixes 4, Dunfermline 5, even though not just everyone underachieved on the day...
WHEN DID YOU REALISE WE COULD MAKE THE TOP-TWO When Frassi said we wouldn't...
FEASIBLE TARGET FOR THE SEASON I want the quarter-finals
FAVOURITE POST-MATCH CHANT Salutate la capolista (pay homage to the table-toppers)
WHITE SHIRT / BLUE SHIRT White
TUTTI DAL... (EVERYONE AT)… Buccia's
C'MON THE... Pars
SALUTATE...(pay homage to)… La capolista (the table-toppers)
LA LA LA LA... Capolista vola (The table toppers fly)
O FLOWER OF... Scotland
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VIEWS AND THOUGHTS - Frassi
NAME Fabio
SURNAME Frassinelli
NICKNAME Frassi
SQUAD NUMBER 10
POSITON Defender
WHY DUNFERMLINE? Cos we're a bunch of friends on and off the pitch
YOUR BEST GOAL Last year, backheel against Olimpique Sestri
YOUR MOST IMPORTANT GOAL 4-4 against Le Café
YOUR BEST GAME Amici di Berto 1, Dunfermline 4
TEAM'S BEST GAME same as above
YOUR WORST GAME Never Alone 3, Dunfermline 3
LA PEGGIOR PARTITA DELLA SQUADRA same as above
WHEN DID YOU REALISE WE COULD MAKE THE TOP-TWO towards the end of the first round of games
FEASIBLE TARGET FOR THE SEASON Semi-finals
FAVOURITE POST-MATCH CHANT Tutti dal buccia (Italian for We're all going to Buccia's)
WHITE SHIRT / BLUE SHIRT white, no contest
EVERYONE AT (Tutti dal)...Buccia's
C'MON THE...Pars C'mon
SALUTATE LA (pay homage to) CAPOLISTA (the table-toppers)
LA LA LA LA...
O FLOWER OF...Scotland
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SURNAME Frassinelli
NICKNAME Frassi
SQUAD NUMBER 10
POSITON Defender
WHY DUNFERMLINE? Cos we're a bunch of friends on and off the pitch
YOUR BEST GOAL Last year, backheel against Olimpique Sestri
YOUR MOST IMPORTANT GOAL 4-4 against Le Café
YOUR BEST GAME Amici di Berto 1, Dunfermline 4
TEAM'S BEST GAME same as above
YOUR WORST GAME Never Alone 3, Dunfermline 3
LA PEGGIOR PARTITA DELLA SQUADRA same as above
WHEN DID YOU REALISE WE COULD MAKE THE TOP-TWO towards the end of the first round of games
FEASIBLE TARGET FOR THE SEASON Semi-finals
FAVOURITE POST-MATCH CHANT Tutti dal buccia (Italian for We're all going to Buccia's)
WHITE SHIRT / BLUE SHIRT white, no contest
EVERYONE AT (Tutti dal)...Buccia's
C'MON THE...Pars C'mon
SALUTATE LA (pay homage to) CAPOLISTA (the table-toppers)
LA LA LA LA...
O FLOWER OF...Scotland
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21.4.08
BOARD ANNOUNCEMENT - Friendly
The board have announced that a friendly game is going to be played at the venue of 3 Pini on Tuesday night.
Highly rated opponents will be Archinav, who just won their league group in the Zonale Championship.
Incidentally, Perugini, Filippi and Marletta play for both sides, but they're all likely to be deployed in amongst the Pars' ranks.
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Highly rated opponents will be Archinav, who just won their league group in the Zonale Championship.
Incidentally, Perugini, Filippi and Marletta play for both sides, but they're all likely to be deployed in amongst the Pars' ranks.
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BOVA SAID...
sono giunchi che si piegano... Non mi è stato difficile capire fin da subito che questa volta sarebbe andata diversamente e che la partita non sarebbe capitolata come nella precedente occasione contro gli amici di berto in quella maledetta serata.forse la pioggia stava cambiando l' aria , forse il silenzio di frassinelli preannunciava il suo risorgimento dalle ceneri con tanto di nuova forgia in superlega e cio' stuzzicava le miei papille gustative per l' assaggio della portata..."Parla solo l' uomo cn la fascia al braccio"...non si è detto ma si è fatto ...le sue parole pacate , la tranquillita' di chi non ha nulla da perdere e che invece sa che si sta giocando il campionato ,la consapevolezza tra tutti che questa volta avremmo combattuto contro contro noi stessi , le nostre paure , il nostro ego ...E poi le parole "stasera si deve giocare cn la testa " , l' appello dell' arbitro , il cambio di maglia , l' apertura della porta dello spogliatoio , il contatto simbiotico cn vento e pioggia...Solo qualche secondo per slegare la muserola a fernandez , pulirgli la bava e accarezzargli dolcemente la testa e la partita aveva gia' preso la sua forma..Giocammo in copertura propio come i vecchi tempi , i nostri volti sofferenti , il nostro cuore mi ricordavano il dunfermline dei tempi migliori , rispolverato per l' occasione...nonostante l' arrocco , stavamo soffrendo troppo e dove non arrivavano i nostri piedi c' erano le manone di un uomo a cui madre natura ha regalato cartucce illimitate come nei migliori giochi per playstation.un primo tempo inalterato non faceva di certo preannunciare un secondo privo di contenuti.Il rigore cercato e concesso sembrava uno uno spiraglio di luce...... purtroppo era invece un brutto lampo!!!! E subito i volti dei nostri avversari che sorridevano per il loro vantaggio...i giunchi erano ormai piegati su se stessi nelle mani del sampiardarena e gettati anzitempo per terra... La capacita' ai limiti della razionalita' di incassare botte ed insulti di un buccia ridens , nuova razza stronza e dai tratti somatici infastidenti ha ricaricato la dinamo della nostra fotta ed ha creato l' occasione per l' insaccata chirurgica di aldo...Che emozione quel goal , mi ha riportato indietro nel tempo , la nostra gioia , il nostro cuore , i tuoi occhi lucidi come quella domenica contro la compagnia quando segnasti la rete del pareggio sullo scadere del tempo , fu li che prendemmo consapevolezza della nostra tempra scozzese..le sostituzioni di buttitta e di borreani , nos puro ai polmoni della squadra.E poi arrivi tu....genio compreso che giochi la partita con la finezza di un cigno e sai castigare cn la freddezza di un aquila...
Matteo Bovalino, No 11
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Matteo Bovalino, No 11
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GAMEWEEK 20 - Results / Round Up
SAMPIERDARENA - DUNFERMLINE 1-2
Ferrea E. / Marletta, Cantelli
Sampierdarena saw any top-two hopes off after a defeat at the hands of Dunfermline, who have contextually reached the summit of the league table again. Marletta made amends for an earlier mistake from the spot to equalise, before Cantelli sealed it for The Pars at the death.
Dunfermline are now mathematically in the top-two, whereas Sampierdarena can only hope second-bottom Aston Villa Scassi will beat second top Amici Di Berto on the final gameweek, something highly unlikely to happen.
LE CAFE - AMICI DI BERTO 5-2
Monaca (2), Pintimalli (3) / Guastavino, Cappa
Berto lost the summit of the table at the hands of a tenacious Le Café side, capable of being only the 3rd club beating the former front-runners this season. Le Café, though, have little hope of making the playoff, following their 19 point deduction and their 6 point distance from 7th placed New Reds with only 2 games to spare, taking for granted current 8th placed Borussia will win their fixture against Aston Villa Scassi, which has been postponed to next Sunday.
Berto are relatively sure of a top-two berth nevertheless, as they only need a point from their remaining 2 fixtures.
LAS CUEVAS - COMPAGNIA DELLE INDIE 1-5
Cuttica / Pedullà M., Zerbi, Contini, Pedullà L. (2)
Compagnia rose to within 2 points of Las Cuevas, who were lucky enough not to be overtaken by Never Alone Soccer on the night. There's only a 2 point margin between the sides now, either side of the Boschetto-based outfit. All 3 clubs, though, have already gained access to the playoffs.
NEVER ALONE SOCCER - NEW REDS PONENTE 1-5
Parodi D. / Varvicchio (3), Ilardo, Mongiovì
New Reds took another decisive step towards a playoff berth, by annihilating Never Alone by 5 goals to 1. Never Alone still sit 5th, while New Reds only need a point from their two remaining fixtures against Berto and Sampierdarena to be sure of their Premium Playoff status.
INTERNAZIONALE - XENEIXES 0-4
Internazionale have pulled out a couple of weeks ago, and they've now been deducted 4 points as a consequence.
Xeneixes can finish either 10th, as Le Café are going to win the final game of the season, against Internazionale themselves.
ASTON VILLA SCASSI - BORUSSIA postponed
LEAGUE TABLE
49 Dunfermline
47 Amici Di Berto
42 Sampierdarena
33 Las Cuevas
32 Never Alone Soccer
31 Compagnia Delle Indie
25 New Reds Ponente
23 Borussia (1 game in hand)
19 Le Café (-19)
15 Xeneixes
6 Aston Villa Scassi (1 game in hand)
0 Internazionale (-4)
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Ferrea E. / Marletta, Cantelli
Sampierdarena saw any top-two hopes off after a defeat at the hands of Dunfermline, who have contextually reached the summit of the league table again. Marletta made amends for an earlier mistake from the spot to equalise, before Cantelli sealed it for The Pars at the death.
Dunfermline are now mathematically in the top-two, whereas Sampierdarena can only hope second-bottom Aston Villa Scassi will beat second top Amici Di Berto on the final gameweek, something highly unlikely to happen.
LE CAFE - AMICI DI BERTO 5-2
Monaca (2), Pintimalli (3) / Guastavino, Cappa
Berto lost the summit of the table at the hands of a tenacious Le Café side, capable of being only the 3rd club beating the former front-runners this season. Le Café, though, have little hope of making the playoff, following their 19 point deduction and their 6 point distance from 7th placed New Reds with only 2 games to spare, taking for granted current 8th placed Borussia will win their fixture against Aston Villa Scassi, which has been postponed to next Sunday.
Berto are relatively sure of a top-two berth nevertheless, as they only need a point from their remaining 2 fixtures.
LAS CUEVAS - COMPAGNIA DELLE INDIE 1-5
Cuttica / Pedullà M., Zerbi, Contini, Pedullà L. (2)
Compagnia rose to within 2 points of Las Cuevas, who were lucky enough not to be overtaken by Never Alone Soccer on the night. There's only a 2 point margin between the sides now, either side of the Boschetto-based outfit. All 3 clubs, though, have already gained access to the playoffs.
NEVER ALONE SOCCER - NEW REDS PONENTE 1-5
Parodi D. / Varvicchio (3), Ilardo, Mongiovì
New Reds took another decisive step towards a playoff berth, by annihilating Never Alone by 5 goals to 1. Never Alone still sit 5th, while New Reds only need a point from their two remaining fixtures against Berto and Sampierdarena to be sure of their Premium Playoff status.
INTERNAZIONALE - XENEIXES 0-4
Internazionale have pulled out a couple of weeks ago, and they've now been deducted 4 points as a consequence.
Xeneixes can finish either 10th, as Le Café are going to win the final game of the season, against Internazionale themselves.
ASTON VILLA SCASSI - BORUSSIA postponed
LEAGUE TABLE
49 Dunfermline
47 Amici Di Berto
42 Sampierdarena
33 Las Cuevas
32 Never Alone Soccer
31 Compagnia Delle Indie
25 New Reds Ponente
23 Borussia (1 game in hand)
19 Le Café (-19)
15 Xeneixes
6 Aston Villa Scassi (1 game in hand)
0 Internazionale (-4)
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DUNFERMLINE - Stats Corner
2007/2008 Scorers
30 Cantelli (30 League, 0 Cup/Tournament)
23 Marletta (23, 0)
22 Buccianti (21, 1)
11 Bovalino (10, 1)
9 Di Noto (9, 0)
4 Frassinelli (3, 1)
1 Borreani (1, 0)
1 Filippi (1, 0)
1 Own Goal (1, 0)
Total: 102 Goals / 21 Games - Ratio 4.85 Goals/Game
Club's History Scorers
40 Marletta (37, 3)
31 Cantelli (30, 1)
23 Buccianti (21, 2)
15 Bovalino (14, 1)
15 Satta (13, 2)
13 Gemignani (13, 0)
9 Di Noto (9, 0)
6 Malvezzi (6, 0)
5 Frassinelli (4, 1)
3 Langella M. (3, 0)
2 Sforza (2, 0)
2 Morelli (2, 0)
2 Guaraglia (2, 0)
2 Own Goals (2, 0)
1 Filippi (1, 0)
1 Borreani (1, 0)
1 Orengo (1, 0)
Total: 171 Goals / 46 Games - Ratio 3.71 Goals/Game
2007/2008 Appearances
21 Bovalino
20 Frassinelli
19 Cantelli
19 Buccianti
17 Marletta
17 Filippi
16 Buttitta
14 Di Noto
14 Semino
6 Borreani
5 Perugini
3 Alberga
1 Sorbara
1 Urru
Club's History Appearances - Current Players
39 Marletta
29 Frassinelli
27 Bovalino
22 Cantelli
22 Buccianti
20 Filippi
16 Buttitta
14 Di Noto
14 Semino
6 Borreani
5 Perugini
3 Alberga
1 Sorbara
1 Urru
2007/2008 Goal Average
1.57 Cantelli
1.35 Marletta
1.15 Buccianti
0.64 Di Noto
0.52 Bovalino
0.20 Frassinelli
0.16 Borreani
0.05 Filippi
Club's History Goal Average - Current Players
1.40 Cantelli
1.04 Buccianti
1.02 Marletta
0.64 Di Noto
0.55 Bovalino
0.17 Frassinelli
0.16 Borreani
0.05 Filippi
Manager Stats
Luigi Vanin: Pld 21 W 16 D 1 L 4
Pts Avg: 2.33 Pts / Game
Club's Stats
Pld 46 W 23 D 4 L 19
Pts Avg: 1.58
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30 Cantelli (30 League, 0 Cup/Tournament)
23 Marletta (23, 0)
22 Buccianti (21, 1)
11 Bovalino (10, 1)
9 Di Noto (9, 0)
4 Frassinelli (3, 1)
1 Borreani (1, 0)
1 Filippi (1, 0)
1 Own Goal (1, 0)
Total: 102 Goals / 21 Games - Ratio 4.85 Goals/Game
Club's History Scorers
40 Marletta (37, 3)
31 Cantelli (30, 1)
23 Buccianti (21, 2)
15 Bovalino (14, 1)
15 Satta (13, 2)
13 Gemignani (13, 0)
9 Di Noto (9, 0)
6 Malvezzi (6, 0)
5 Frassinelli (4, 1)
3 Langella M. (3, 0)
2 Sforza (2, 0)
2 Morelli (2, 0)
2 Guaraglia (2, 0)
2 Own Goals (2, 0)
1 Filippi (1, 0)
1 Borreani (1, 0)
1 Orengo (1, 0)
Total: 171 Goals / 46 Games - Ratio 3.71 Goals/Game
2007/2008 Appearances
21 Bovalino
20 Frassinelli
19 Cantelli
19 Buccianti
17 Marletta
17 Filippi
16 Buttitta
14 Di Noto
14 Semino
6 Borreani
5 Perugini
3 Alberga
1 Sorbara
1 Urru
Club's History Appearances - Current Players
39 Marletta
29 Frassinelli
27 Bovalino
22 Cantelli
22 Buccianti
20 Filippi
16 Buttitta
14 Di Noto
14 Semino
6 Borreani
5 Perugini
3 Alberga
1 Sorbara
1 Urru
2007/2008 Goal Average
1.57 Cantelli
1.35 Marletta
1.15 Buccianti
0.64 Di Noto
0.52 Bovalino
0.20 Frassinelli
0.16 Borreani
0.05 Filippi
Club's History Goal Average - Current Players
1.40 Cantelli
1.04 Buccianti
1.02 Marletta
0.64 Di Noto
0.55 Bovalino
0.17 Frassinelli
0.16 Borreani
0.05 Filippi
Manager Stats
Luigi Vanin: Pld 21 W 16 D 1 L 4
Pts Avg: 2.33 Pts / Game
Club's Stats
Pld 46 W 23 D 4 L 19
Pts Avg: 1.58
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SAMPIERDARENA - Analysis
MARCO SEMINO
Back to his best form, he could have done little about the unfortunate own goal his team conceded. That let alone, he produced a stunning performance, with at least 3 marvellous - and decisive - saves.
FABIO FRASSINELLI
One of the most brilliant players on the pitch, his handling of Ferrea was simply fantastic, he never panicked and stole a few important balls. His substitution was debatable but he was re-introduced towards the end of the game to contribute to the side's win.
DAVIDE FILIPPI
He was unfortunate to deflect a corner-kick into his own net, apart from that he was just amazing. He contained and snuffed out attacks with ease, and he also tried to contribute to open play.
GIUSEPPE BUTTITTA
The Sicilian defender was introduced midway through the second half and coolly handled proceedings at the back. He was as effective as Frassinelli in marking Ferrea, and he once again proved a reliable team player.
MATTEO BOVALINO
He had to sacrifice, which he did, brilliantly. As usual, a wholehearted and gritty performance on his part, he is a great midfielder and last night was no exception.
ALDO MARLETTA
He squandered a glorious chance to make it 1-0 from the spot, but later made amends courtesy of a great assist from Buccianti. Not back to his best just yet, but he rose to the occasion and came back to scoring ways after a 2-game goal drought. Cautioned, he's going to miss out on next game through suspension.
MARCO CANTELLI
He scored his 30th goal of a wonderful season, thus gifting The Pars victory, as often is the case.
He tried with all sorts of efforts, and earned his side a penalty early in the second half.
This is a hell of player, defences are simply terrorised when he runs at them.
ALBERTO BUCCIANTI
Man of the match, by all standards. All dangers involved his presence, he played a great square ball in towards Cantelli, who earned a penalty from that.
He produced an unbelievable turn and pass to give Clegg a chance to equalise. That let alone, he huffed and puffed throughout and his "physique du role" proved once again relevant.
ANDREA BORREANI
When introduced, he created a few openings, and his pace undermined a few Samp's defence certainties. He was involved in both goals, and he confirmed once again he's an added value to the team.
GAFFER VANIN
One may criticise his handling of substitutions, especially at a critical stage of the game, but the final scoreline reads 2-1 Dunfermline, so he must've got it right yet again.
REFEREE MEJIA
Concerns had been voiced as to the fact that an experienced ref should have been appointed for this game.
As to experience, little can be argued with the decision of appointing Mejia, however his handling of the game was poor and he allowed way too many tackles, challenges and lunges to fly in.
His 2 minute second half stoppage time turned into 4 or so, however he didn't affect the game much, which is good.
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Back to his best form, he could have done little about the unfortunate own goal his team conceded. That let alone, he produced a stunning performance, with at least 3 marvellous - and decisive - saves.
FABIO FRASSINELLI
One of the most brilliant players on the pitch, his handling of Ferrea was simply fantastic, he never panicked and stole a few important balls. His substitution was debatable but he was re-introduced towards the end of the game to contribute to the side's win.
DAVIDE FILIPPI
He was unfortunate to deflect a corner-kick into his own net, apart from that he was just amazing. He contained and snuffed out attacks with ease, and he also tried to contribute to open play.
GIUSEPPE BUTTITTA
The Sicilian defender was introduced midway through the second half and coolly handled proceedings at the back. He was as effective as Frassinelli in marking Ferrea, and he once again proved a reliable team player.
MATTEO BOVALINO
He had to sacrifice, which he did, brilliantly. As usual, a wholehearted and gritty performance on his part, he is a great midfielder and last night was no exception.
ALDO MARLETTA
He squandered a glorious chance to make it 1-0 from the spot, but later made amends courtesy of a great assist from Buccianti. Not back to his best just yet, but he rose to the occasion and came back to scoring ways after a 2-game goal drought. Cautioned, he's going to miss out on next game through suspension.
MARCO CANTELLI
He scored his 30th goal of a wonderful season, thus gifting The Pars victory, as often is the case.
He tried with all sorts of efforts, and earned his side a penalty early in the second half.
This is a hell of player, defences are simply terrorised when he runs at them.
ALBERTO BUCCIANTI
Man of the match, by all standards. All dangers involved his presence, he played a great square ball in towards Cantelli, who earned a penalty from that.
He produced an unbelievable turn and pass to give Clegg a chance to equalise. That let alone, he huffed and puffed throughout and his "physique du role" proved once again relevant.
ANDREA BORREANI
When introduced, he created a few openings, and his pace undermined a few Samp's defence certainties. He was involved in both goals, and he confirmed once again he's an added value to the team.
GAFFER VANIN
One may criticise his handling of substitutions, especially at a critical stage of the game, but the final scoreline reads 2-1 Dunfermline, so he must've got it right yet again.
REFEREE MEJIA
Concerns had been voiced as to the fact that an experienced ref should have been appointed for this game.
As to experience, little can be argued with the decision of appointing Mejia, however his handling of the game was poor and he allowed way too many tackles, challenges and lunges to fly in.
His 2 minute second half stoppage time turned into 4 or so, however he didn't affect the game much, which is good.
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SAMPIERDARENA - DUNFERMLINE 1-2
11 PM or thereabouts, status of the mission: accomplished.
On a rainy night, on the back of their worst league defeat this season, and against a side capable of collecting 10 wins on the bounce prior to last night's encounter, Dunfermline sealed the first part of a marvellous season by beating Sampierdarena in what was a tense and edgy game, not a pretty football game to watch, just what the lads needed, though, to make sure they're in the top two and therefore in the Excellence Playoffs.
Contextually, the Pars have also re-gained the summit of the table, following Berto's defeat at the hands of a playoff hopeful Le Café side.
Gaffer Vanin deployed Semino in goal, Frassinelli and Filippi composing the defence, with Bovalino, Marletta and Cantelli fielded in the middle of the park. Buccianti completed the jigsaw upfront, and it was clear from the word go it wouldn't have been a mouthwatering game.
Marletta was yellow-carded for a lunge at Berveglieri, but he also had a good chance as Bruzzone failed to punch the ball properly and was nearly beaten by a long range chip shot from outside the box. Fortunately for the Samp keeper, though, the ball just went over the bar.
Buccianti and Cantelli combined well throughout, while Semino had little to do in a first half which terminated with a blank scoreline.
HALF TIME: Sampierdarena 0, Dunfermline 0
Proceedings were resumed and Frassinelli and Filippi seemed more and more self-assured while handling Andrea Ferrea, the league top-scorer, whereas the introduction of Manzano for the home side didn't cause any particular inconveniences to the Fifers.
Frasinelli was withdrawn and replaced by Buttitta, whilst Buccianti, who would later on play a pivotal part, was taken off as Borreani was introduced.
Late on, Frassinelli was re-introduced for Filippi and Buccianti for Bovalino.
Indeed, it was Buccianti who created a great opening, as he received a through ball from Cantelli and fed it into No 6's path.
The ref adjudged Cantelli to have been fouled inside the box, and up stepped Marletta to try and secure a vital lead from the spot.
Unfortunately, his penalty shot was easily found out by Samp keeper Bruzzone, who dived to his right and made a meal of it.
Dunfermline, therefore, squandered a glorious chance through their captain, and were soon on the receiving end of a 1-0 scoreline, as Manzano took care of a corner-kick, the ball bouncing off Filippi's shoulder and finding its way to the back of the net.
Doom and gloom all of the sudden, after a somewhat good performance, but that goal seemed to epitomise the lads' moment and all the efforts for a brilliant season seemed to have come to no happy ending.
Buccianti took it all on his shoulder, and produced the finest of passes, as a brilliant collective move involving Borreani and Cantelli was continued by the Tuscan striker with an unbelievably classy turn and pass towards Marletta, who made amends for his earlier mistake and smashed the ball past Bruzzone from close range.
Suddenly, the momentum of the game changed and although Semino had to produce at least two marvellous save to keep Ferrea's effort out, the lads appeared to be more self-confident.
Football is a bizarre sport, and just when things appeared to be destined to a valuable draw for The Pars, a stoppage time winner materialised.
Marletta took a free-kick from outside the box, on the right hand side, Bruzzone fumbled the ball, and Cantelli slid in to make it 2-1 and let the supporters' and the team's joy explode, strong as never before in a season of many ups and very few downs.
The ref took too long to blow the final whistle, and Semino was once again called upon to salvage all three points.
But the lads held firm until the final breath of the game and victory was reached.
Just wonderful.
FULL TIME: Sampierdarena 1, Dunfermline 2
DUNFERMLINE
Semino; Frassinelli, Filippi; Bovalino, Marletta, Cantelli; Buccianti
SUBS: Buttitta, Borreani
SUBS NOT USED: Perugini
SCORERS: Marletta, Cantelli
CAUTIONS: Marletta (Y)
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On a rainy night, on the back of their worst league defeat this season, and against a side capable of collecting 10 wins on the bounce prior to last night's encounter, Dunfermline sealed the first part of a marvellous season by beating Sampierdarena in what was a tense and edgy game, not a pretty football game to watch, just what the lads needed, though, to make sure they're in the top two and therefore in the Excellence Playoffs.
Contextually, the Pars have also re-gained the summit of the table, following Berto's defeat at the hands of a playoff hopeful Le Café side.
Gaffer Vanin deployed Semino in goal, Frassinelli and Filippi composing the defence, with Bovalino, Marletta and Cantelli fielded in the middle of the park. Buccianti completed the jigsaw upfront, and it was clear from the word go it wouldn't have been a mouthwatering game.
Marletta was yellow-carded for a lunge at Berveglieri, but he also had a good chance as Bruzzone failed to punch the ball properly and was nearly beaten by a long range chip shot from outside the box. Fortunately for the Samp keeper, though, the ball just went over the bar.
Buccianti and Cantelli combined well throughout, while Semino had little to do in a first half which terminated with a blank scoreline.
HALF TIME: Sampierdarena 0, Dunfermline 0
Proceedings were resumed and Frassinelli and Filippi seemed more and more self-assured while handling Andrea Ferrea, the league top-scorer, whereas the introduction of Manzano for the home side didn't cause any particular inconveniences to the Fifers.
Frasinelli was withdrawn and replaced by Buttitta, whilst Buccianti, who would later on play a pivotal part, was taken off as Borreani was introduced.
Late on, Frassinelli was re-introduced for Filippi and Buccianti for Bovalino.
Indeed, it was Buccianti who created a great opening, as he received a through ball from Cantelli and fed it into No 6's path.
The ref adjudged Cantelli to have been fouled inside the box, and up stepped Marletta to try and secure a vital lead from the spot.
Unfortunately, his penalty shot was easily found out by Samp keeper Bruzzone, who dived to his right and made a meal of it.
Dunfermline, therefore, squandered a glorious chance through their captain, and were soon on the receiving end of a 1-0 scoreline, as Manzano took care of a corner-kick, the ball bouncing off Filippi's shoulder and finding its way to the back of the net.
Doom and gloom all of the sudden, after a somewhat good performance, but that goal seemed to epitomise the lads' moment and all the efforts for a brilliant season seemed to have come to no happy ending.
Buccianti took it all on his shoulder, and produced the finest of passes, as a brilliant collective move involving Borreani and Cantelli was continued by the Tuscan striker with an unbelievably classy turn and pass towards Marletta, who made amends for his earlier mistake and smashed the ball past Bruzzone from close range.
Suddenly, the momentum of the game changed and although Semino had to produce at least two marvellous save to keep Ferrea's effort out, the lads appeared to be more self-confident.
Football is a bizarre sport, and just when things appeared to be destined to a valuable draw for The Pars, a stoppage time winner materialised.
Marletta took a free-kick from outside the box, on the right hand side, Bruzzone fumbled the ball, and Cantelli slid in to make it 2-1 and let the supporters' and the team's joy explode, strong as never before in a season of many ups and very few downs.
The ref took too long to blow the final whistle, and Semino was once again called upon to salvage all three points.
But the lads held firm until the final breath of the game and victory was reached.
Just wonderful.
FULL TIME: Sampierdarena 1, Dunfermline 2
DUNFERMLINE
Semino; Frassinelli, Filippi; Bovalino, Marletta, Cantelli; Buccianti
SUBS: Buttitta, Borreani
SUBS NOT USED: Perugini
SCORERS: Marletta, Cantelli
CAUTIONS: Marletta (Y)
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15.4.08
PREVIEW - Sampierdarena
Dunfermline are tied to Sampierdarena on Sunday, in an away fixture that couldn't be any harder and couldn't have come at a more difficult time for The Pars.
On the back of their heaviest league defeat at the hands of front runners Amici Di Berto, Dunfermline take on one of the best sides of the league group, Sampierdarena NCLM, on an unbelievable run of 10 wins in a row, which got started soon after their 2-2 draw against The Pars themselves, a result that was later quashed by the FA and turned into a 4-0 win for the Fifers.
Dunfermline and Sampierdarena have been the only sides capable of beating Amici Di Berto during the course of the league term, and are only separated by 4 points with 3 fixtures remaining.
With no further need to highlight the relevance of a top-two finish, which would grant an Excellence Playoff berth, the lads have given themselves a mountain to climb in the light of their poor performances of late, only partly made up for by a string of results including 16 without a loss, which was finally abrupted by a scintillating performance on the part of Berto last weekend.
Should Dunfermline win the tie, they'd mathematically secure their top-two status, whereas should they falter once again and slip to defeat, they'd be left with no chance but to win their remaining encounters against Le Café and Borussia.
Should a draw be the final outcome of the game, Dunfermline would need another 2 points to qualify for the Excellence phase of the finals.
Perugini should be involved after missing out on the Berto game, however he'll most likely be understudy to Marco Semino, who's not in the best form of his season - as many of the players, though - following his recovery from a niggling knee injury.
Frassinelli, Filippi and Buttitta are all likely to feature, the defensive package having been put under fire recently, and more broadly suffering from a more general lack of form in the team.
The same can be said about the midfield, as Marletta has now failed to score for two successive games - his longest period without a goal this term -, although Bovalino's fine form has been one of the few positive notes for the gaffer lately.
A further blow to Dunfermline's current state of form will most probably be dealt tomorrow, as the FA are due to rule on Alessio Di Noto's third caution of the season, which is foreseen to result in a one match ban for the midfielder.
Cantelli will be called upon to inspire his team-mates once again, with Borreani entirely likely to be involved.
Finally, Buccianti will play a part following his impressive individual display against Amici Di Berto last Sunday.
When these two sides met back in January, Sampierdarena had taken a 2 goal lead following early free-kicks from Fornero and Andrea Ferrea, Division C top-scorer, before Buccianti pulled one back following a bit of a scramble in the box.
Marletta settled matters early in the second half from a spot-kick the Tuscan striker had earned his side.
Chances fell both teams' way, but the scoreline held firm at 2-2, before the FA adjudged that Samp's goalkeeper Bruzzone had unlawfully been fielded.
PREVIOUS ENCOUNTERS
Dunfermline - Sampierdarena 4-0 (*2-2 on the pitch)
Buccianti, Marletta
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On the back of their heaviest league defeat at the hands of front runners Amici Di Berto, Dunfermline take on one of the best sides of the league group, Sampierdarena NCLM, on an unbelievable run of 10 wins in a row, which got started soon after their 2-2 draw against The Pars themselves, a result that was later quashed by the FA and turned into a 4-0 win for the Fifers.
Dunfermline and Sampierdarena have been the only sides capable of beating Amici Di Berto during the course of the league term, and are only separated by 4 points with 3 fixtures remaining.
With no further need to highlight the relevance of a top-two finish, which would grant an Excellence Playoff berth, the lads have given themselves a mountain to climb in the light of their poor performances of late, only partly made up for by a string of results including 16 without a loss, which was finally abrupted by a scintillating performance on the part of Berto last weekend.
Should Dunfermline win the tie, they'd mathematically secure their top-two status, whereas should they falter once again and slip to defeat, they'd be left with no chance but to win their remaining encounters against Le Café and Borussia.
Should a draw be the final outcome of the game, Dunfermline would need another 2 points to qualify for the Excellence phase of the finals.
Perugini should be involved after missing out on the Berto game, however he'll most likely be understudy to Marco Semino, who's not in the best form of his season - as many of the players, though - following his recovery from a niggling knee injury.
Frassinelli, Filippi and Buttitta are all likely to feature, the defensive package having been put under fire recently, and more broadly suffering from a more general lack of form in the team.
The same can be said about the midfield, as Marletta has now failed to score for two successive games - his longest period without a goal this term -, although Bovalino's fine form has been one of the few positive notes for the gaffer lately.
A further blow to Dunfermline's current state of form will most probably be dealt tomorrow, as the FA are due to rule on Alessio Di Noto's third caution of the season, which is foreseen to result in a one match ban for the midfielder.
Cantelli will be called upon to inspire his team-mates once again, with Borreani entirely likely to be involved.
Finally, Buccianti will play a part following his impressive individual display against Amici Di Berto last Sunday.
When these two sides met back in January, Sampierdarena had taken a 2 goal lead following early free-kicks from Fornero and Andrea Ferrea, Division C top-scorer, before Buccianti pulled one back following a bit of a scramble in the box.
Marletta settled matters early in the second half from a spot-kick the Tuscan striker had earned his side.
Chances fell both teams' way, but the scoreline held firm at 2-2, before the FA adjudged that Samp's goalkeeper Bruzzone had unlawfully been fielded.
PREVIOUS ENCOUNTERS
Dunfermline - Sampierdarena 4-0 (*2-2 on the pitch)
Buccianti, Marletta
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14.4.08
GAMEWEEK 19 - Results / Round Up
DUNFERMLINE - AMICI DI BERTO 2-6
Buccianti, Bovalino / Guastavino, Calcagno (3), Cappa, Bruzzone G.
Dunfermline incurred their first loss in 16 games, as they were annihilated by Berto, who've contextually re-gained the summit of the table. With 3 games left, Berto have now a one point cushion over the Pars who, in return, are only 4 points clear of next opponents Sampierdarena
SAMPIERDARENA - LAS CUEVAS 3-1
Ferrea A. (2), Verduci / Bartolomeo
Having collected their 10th win in a row, Sampierdarena have also closed much of the gap separating them from 2nd placed Dunfermline, and the match between the two sides is looming, as it's going to be played out on next matchday. Las Cuevas have now only a one point cushion over 5th placed Never Alone Soccer.
XENEIXES - NEVER ALONE 3-7
Gnecco, Montagner, Lovisa / La Capria (2), Ferrari, Parodi (3), Dell'Olio
In form Never Alone continued on their recent run of form and finally finished any chances of making the playoffs off for Xeneixes, thus contextually moving within one point of 4th placed Las Cuevas. It's curtains as far as the Begato-based outfit are concerned, with 3 games to spare.
COMPAGNIA DELLE INDIE - NEW REDS PONENTE 4-4
Pedullà M., Mistretta, Zerbi, Pedullà L. / Ilardo (2), Stefanzl (2)
On the back of a brilliant 4-4 draw against table toppers Amici Di Berto, Compagnia managed the same result against 8th placed New Reds, now only 4 points away from a playoff berth.
Compagnia are in the comfort zone and they're going to finish the tournament somewhere between 5th and 8th.
BORUSSIA - INTERNAZIONALE 4-0 by FA ruling
Internazionale have pulled out of the league, which means Borussia can finally breathe some fresh air, having collected their first points for a while and having moved back to 7th in the process. This will most probably seal their playoff status.
ASTON VILLA SCASSI - LE CAFE 1-9
Massa / Scaramuccia (5), Frascatani, Khoudrouf (3)
It was back to the usual habits for both sides, Villa conceding heavily and Le Café thumping their opponents.
Even so, the great playoff escape still looks quite unlikely for Le Café, following their 19 point deduction three weeks ago. 8th placed New Reds are now 6 points adrift with 3 games left.
LEAGUE TABLE
47 Amici Di Berto
46 Dunfermline
42 Sampierdarena
33 Las Cuevas
32 Never Alone Soccer
28 Compagnia Delle Indie
23 Borussia
22 New Reds Ponente
16 Le Café
12 Xeneixes
6 Aston Villa Scassi
4 Internazionale
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Buccianti, Bovalino / Guastavino, Calcagno (3), Cappa, Bruzzone G.
Dunfermline incurred their first loss in 16 games, as they were annihilated by Berto, who've contextually re-gained the summit of the table. With 3 games left, Berto have now a one point cushion over the Pars who, in return, are only 4 points clear of next opponents Sampierdarena
SAMPIERDARENA - LAS CUEVAS 3-1
Ferrea A. (2), Verduci / Bartolomeo
Having collected their 10th win in a row, Sampierdarena have also closed much of the gap separating them from 2nd placed Dunfermline, and the match between the two sides is looming, as it's going to be played out on next matchday. Las Cuevas have now only a one point cushion over 5th placed Never Alone Soccer.
XENEIXES - NEVER ALONE 3-7
Gnecco, Montagner, Lovisa / La Capria (2), Ferrari, Parodi (3), Dell'Olio
In form Never Alone continued on their recent run of form and finally finished any chances of making the playoffs off for Xeneixes, thus contextually moving within one point of 4th placed Las Cuevas. It's curtains as far as the Begato-based outfit are concerned, with 3 games to spare.
COMPAGNIA DELLE INDIE - NEW REDS PONENTE 4-4
Pedullà M., Mistretta, Zerbi, Pedullà L. / Ilardo (2), Stefanzl (2)
On the back of a brilliant 4-4 draw against table toppers Amici Di Berto, Compagnia managed the same result against 8th placed New Reds, now only 4 points away from a playoff berth.
Compagnia are in the comfort zone and they're going to finish the tournament somewhere between 5th and 8th.
BORUSSIA - INTERNAZIONALE 4-0 by FA ruling
Internazionale have pulled out of the league, which means Borussia can finally breathe some fresh air, having collected their first points for a while and having moved back to 7th in the process. This will most probably seal their playoff status.
ASTON VILLA SCASSI - LE CAFE 1-9
Massa / Scaramuccia (5), Frascatani, Khoudrouf (3)
It was back to the usual habits for both sides, Villa conceding heavily and Le Café thumping their opponents.
Even so, the great playoff escape still looks quite unlikely for Le Café, following their 19 point deduction three weeks ago. 8th placed New Reds are now 6 points adrift with 3 games left.
LEAGUE TABLE
47 Amici Di Berto
46 Dunfermline
42 Sampierdarena
33 Las Cuevas
32 Never Alone Soccer
28 Compagnia Delle Indie
23 Borussia
22 New Reds Ponente
16 Le Café
12 Xeneixes
6 Aston Villa Scassi
4 Internazionale
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DUNFERMLINE - Stats Corner
2007/2008 Scorers
29 Cantelli (29, 0)
22 Marletta (22, 0)
22 Buccianti (21, 1)
11 Bovalino (10, 1)
9 Di Noto (9, 0)
4 Frassinelli (3, 1)
1 Borreani (1, 0)
1 Filippi (1, 0)
1 Own Goal (1, 0)
TOTAL - 100 Goals / 20 Games - Ratio 5.00 Goals/Game
Club's History Scorers
39 Marletta (36, 3)
30 Cantelli (29, 1)
23 Buccianti (21, 2)
15 Bovalino (14, 1)
15 Satta (13, 2)
13 Gemignani (13, 0)
9 Di Noto (9, 0)
6 Malvezzi (6, 0)
5 Frassinelli (4, 1)
3 Langella M. (3, 0)
2 Sforza (2, 0)
2 Morelli (2, 0)
2 Guaraglia (2, 0)
2 Own Goals (2, 0)
1 Filippi (1, 0)
1 Borreani (1, 0)
1 Orengo (1, 0)
TOTAL: 169 Goals / 45 Games - Ratio: 3.71 Goals/Game
2007/2008 Appearances
20 Bovalino
19 Frassinelli
18 Cantelli
18 Buccianti
16 Marletta
16 Filippi
15 Buttitta
14 Di Noto
13 Semino
5 Borreani
5 Perugini
3 Alberga
1 Sorbara
1 Urru
Club's History Appearances - Current Players
38 Marletta
28 Frassinelli
26 Bovalino
21 Cantelli
21 Buccianti
19 Filippi
15 Buttitta
14 Di Noto
13 Semino
5 Borreani
5 Perugini
3 Alberga
1 Sorbara
1 Urru
2007/2008 Goal Average
1.61 Cantelli
1.37 Marletta
1.22 Buccianti
0.64 Di Noto
0.55 Bovalino
0.21 Frassinelli
0.20 Borreani
0.06 Filippi
Club's History Goal Average - Current Players
1.42 Cantelli
1.09 Buccianti
1.02 Marletta
0.64 Di Noto
0.57 Bovalino
0.20 Borreani
0.17 Frassinelli
0.05 Filippi
Manager Stats
LUIGI VANIN: Pld: 20, W 15, D 1, L 4 - Pts Average: 2.30
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29 Cantelli (29, 0)
22 Marletta (22, 0)
22 Buccianti (21, 1)
11 Bovalino (10, 1)
9 Di Noto (9, 0)
4 Frassinelli (3, 1)
1 Borreani (1, 0)
1 Filippi (1, 0)
1 Own Goal (1, 0)
TOTAL - 100 Goals / 20 Games - Ratio 5.00 Goals/Game
Club's History Scorers
39 Marletta (36, 3)
30 Cantelli (29, 1)
23 Buccianti (21, 2)
15 Bovalino (14, 1)
15 Satta (13, 2)
13 Gemignani (13, 0)
9 Di Noto (9, 0)
6 Malvezzi (6, 0)
5 Frassinelli (4, 1)
3 Langella M. (3, 0)
2 Sforza (2, 0)
2 Morelli (2, 0)
2 Guaraglia (2, 0)
2 Own Goals (2, 0)
1 Filippi (1, 0)
1 Borreani (1, 0)
1 Orengo (1, 0)
TOTAL: 169 Goals / 45 Games - Ratio: 3.71 Goals/Game
2007/2008 Appearances
20 Bovalino
19 Frassinelli
18 Cantelli
18 Buccianti
16 Marletta
16 Filippi
15 Buttitta
14 Di Noto
13 Semino
5 Borreani
5 Perugini
3 Alberga
1 Sorbara
1 Urru
Club's History Appearances - Current Players
38 Marletta
28 Frassinelli
26 Bovalino
21 Cantelli
21 Buccianti
19 Filippi
15 Buttitta
14 Di Noto
13 Semino
5 Borreani
5 Perugini
3 Alberga
1 Sorbara
1 Urru
2007/2008 Goal Average
1.61 Cantelli
1.37 Marletta
1.22 Buccianti
0.64 Di Noto
0.55 Bovalino
0.21 Frassinelli
0.20 Borreani
0.06 Filippi
Club's History Goal Average - Current Players
1.42 Cantelli
1.09 Buccianti
1.02 Marletta
0.64 Di Noto
0.57 Bovalino
0.20 Borreani
0.17 Frassinelli
0.05 Filippi
Manager Stats
LUIGI VANIN: Pld: 20, W 15, D 1, L 4 - Pts Average: 2.30
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13.4.08
AMICI DI BERTO - Analysis
MARCO SEMINO
He encountered the same sort of difficulties he had incurred against Xeneixes, yet again he wasn't protected by his team-mates and barely had any chances of a save on any of Berto's goals.
FABIO FRASSINELLI
He surely is one of the best players of the side, therefore his faltering moment, as indeed that of some of his most notable team-mates, has to be assessed and overcome. He was unlucky to concede an own goal, and broadly suffered from a lack of togetherness on the pitch.
DAVIDE FILIPPI
He was given a hard time on the 4-1 goal, but it's hard to blame the defensive duo only when a team concedes six goals.
GIUSEPPE BUTTITTA
He kept his composure and tried to spark some sense into the team when introduced in the second half. Even so, he couldn't prevent his team conceding heavily.
ALDO MARLETTA
Probably at his lowest this season. His free-kicks weren't exactly spot on, let alone when he hit the post, and generally speaking his moment summarises the team's one - not good at all.
MATTEO BOVALINO
He scored a consolation goal at the death, and huffed and puffed on the pitch for the best part of the game.
ALESSIO DI NOTO
He tried to contribute to a much coveted comeback, unfortunately football is a team sport and although his performance wasn't bad, he couldn't turn things around as his teammates didn't help him much.
MARCO CANTELLI
Had it not been for him, The Pars would've lost two in a row now. Unfortunately, he was kicked around for most of the game, and didn't find spaces to run into to wreak havoc as he usually does.
ALBERTO BUCCIANTI
He did well. Scored the opener, which would've let one hope for a better final outcome, hit the crossbar with a great header, and although he missed a clear-cut chance he tried to help his team all game long.
GAFFER VANIN
It's hard to manage a team capable of everything that, all of the sudden, comes across a bit of a blip.
He couldn't have handled things differently, as the players at his disposal seem to be on a downtrend at the minute, the only positive to take out of this game represents league figures: 15 wins, 1 draw, 3 losses.
REFEREE GAMBINO
Much had been made about the man in black's experience at this level, however his performance left people baffled and disappointed.
To his credit, though, none of his decisions directly affected the result of the game.
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He encountered the same sort of difficulties he had incurred against Xeneixes, yet again he wasn't protected by his team-mates and barely had any chances of a save on any of Berto's goals.
FABIO FRASSINELLI
He surely is one of the best players of the side, therefore his faltering moment, as indeed that of some of his most notable team-mates, has to be assessed and overcome. He was unlucky to concede an own goal, and broadly suffered from a lack of togetherness on the pitch.
DAVIDE FILIPPI
He was given a hard time on the 4-1 goal, but it's hard to blame the defensive duo only when a team concedes six goals.
GIUSEPPE BUTTITTA
He kept his composure and tried to spark some sense into the team when introduced in the second half. Even so, he couldn't prevent his team conceding heavily.
ALDO MARLETTA
Probably at his lowest this season. His free-kicks weren't exactly spot on, let alone when he hit the post, and generally speaking his moment summarises the team's one - not good at all.
MATTEO BOVALINO
He scored a consolation goal at the death, and huffed and puffed on the pitch for the best part of the game.
ALESSIO DI NOTO
He tried to contribute to a much coveted comeback, unfortunately football is a team sport and although his performance wasn't bad, he couldn't turn things around as his teammates didn't help him much.
MARCO CANTELLI
Had it not been for him, The Pars would've lost two in a row now. Unfortunately, he was kicked around for most of the game, and didn't find spaces to run into to wreak havoc as he usually does.
ALBERTO BUCCIANTI
He did well. Scored the opener, which would've let one hope for a better final outcome, hit the crossbar with a great header, and although he missed a clear-cut chance he tried to help his team all game long.
GAFFER VANIN
It's hard to manage a team capable of everything that, all of the sudden, comes across a bit of a blip.
He couldn't have handled things differently, as the players at his disposal seem to be on a downtrend at the minute, the only positive to take out of this game represents league figures: 15 wins, 1 draw, 3 losses.
REFEREE GAMBINO
Much had been made about the man in black's experience at this level, however his performance left people baffled and disappointed.
To his credit, though, none of his decisions directly affected the result of the game.
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DUNFERMLINE - AMICI DI BERTO 2-6
On one of the crucial nights of the season, Dunfermline faltered, and incurred their worst defeat in the league this season.
Up against Amici di Berto, and on the back of a performance against Xeneixes which shoul've rung more than one bell, the Pars were absolutely outplayed, outrun and outmuscled by a team who've now deservedly regained the top of the table.
More importantly, and yet more bells should ring ahead of next week's encounter against Excellence Playoff hopefuls Sampierdarena, their cushion over the West Genoa outfit has now been reduced to only four points.
As it is, hopes of snatching a decisive win look very thin, whereas a draw would most definitely settle things, leaving Dunfermline with only 2 points to collect from their final two games against Le Café and Borussia.
On the contrary, should Dunfermline lose to Sampierdarena as well, they'd have to win the remaining two fixtures in order to secure a top-two status.
On the night, Vanin deployed Semino in goal, Frassinelli and Filippi in defence, Marletta and Bovalino in midfield, while Buccianti and Cantelli partnered up uprfont.
Which basically means no notable absentees, as indeed such lineup has been widely and succesfully utilised during the course of a lengthy and brilliant season, a season the lads will not be too keen to throw away at its crucial stage, even though they appeared tired in their minds and their fitness.
Things didn't look bad at all for the lads in the first half, during the course of which Marletta hit the woodwork from a long range free kick and Buccianti established the home side in the lead, taking advantage of a loose ball and driving it past Berto's keeper coolly to make it 1-0.
As half time was near, Dunfermline conceded two goals during stoppage time, the former coming from a free-kick and ensuing short range finish, the ball hitting the internal bit of the left hand post before finding its way to the back of the net.
Seconds later, Berto took the lead courtesy of a great through ball, which found a brilliant striker who coolly controlled it and blasted it past Semino.
HALF TIME: Dunfermline 1, Amici Di Berto 2
Proceedings were resumed and Di Noto was introduced for Bovalino, but things took yet another bad twist as Frassinelli put through his own net from a corner-kick.
Bad luck was to blame for that one, but the remainder of the game only saw the lads deteriorate their level of performance, and Berto snatched 3 more to make it an unbelievable 6-1 scoreline.
Buccianti hit the bar in the process, with Berto's goalie being called upon once or twice.
Just before the final whistle, Bovalino made it 2-6 from close range, after latching onto a loose ball from a Marletta's kick, blocked by the goalkeeper.
Too little, too late.
FULL TIME: Dunfermline 2, Amici Di Berto 6
DUNFERMLINE:
Semino; Frassinelli, Filippi; Marletta, Bovalino; Cantelli, Buccianti
SUBS: Buttitta, Di Noto
SUBS NOT USED: -
MANAGER: Vanin
SCORERS: Buccianti (1-0), Bovalino (2-6)
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Up against Amici di Berto, and on the back of a performance against Xeneixes which shoul've rung more than one bell, the Pars were absolutely outplayed, outrun and outmuscled by a team who've now deservedly regained the top of the table.
More importantly, and yet more bells should ring ahead of next week's encounter against Excellence Playoff hopefuls Sampierdarena, their cushion over the West Genoa outfit has now been reduced to only four points.
As it is, hopes of snatching a decisive win look very thin, whereas a draw would most definitely settle things, leaving Dunfermline with only 2 points to collect from their final two games against Le Café and Borussia.
On the contrary, should Dunfermline lose to Sampierdarena as well, they'd have to win the remaining two fixtures in order to secure a top-two status.
On the night, Vanin deployed Semino in goal, Frassinelli and Filippi in defence, Marletta and Bovalino in midfield, while Buccianti and Cantelli partnered up uprfont.
Which basically means no notable absentees, as indeed such lineup has been widely and succesfully utilised during the course of a lengthy and brilliant season, a season the lads will not be too keen to throw away at its crucial stage, even though they appeared tired in their minds and their fitness.
Things didn't look bad at all for the lads in the first half, during the course of which Marletta hit the woodwork from a long range free kick and Buccianti established the home side in the lead, taking advantage of a loose ball and driving it past Berto's keeper coolly to make it 1-0.
As half time was near, Dunfermline conceded two goals during stoppage time, the former coming from a free-kick and ensuing short range finish, the ball hitting the internal bit of the left hand post before finding its way to the back of the net.
Seconds later, Berto took the lead courtesy of a great through ball, which found a brilliant striker who coolly controlled it and blasted it past Semino.
HALF TIME: Dunfermline 1, Amici Di Berto 2
Proceedings were resumed and Di Noto was introduced for Bovalino, but things took yet another bad twist as Frassinelli put through his own net from a corner-kick.
Bad luck was to blame for that one, but the remainder of the game only saw the lads deteriorate their level of performance, and Berto snatched 3 more to make it an unbelievable 6-1 scoreline.
Buccianti hit the bar in the process, with Berto's goalie being called upon once or twice.
Just before the final whistle, Bovalino made it 2-6 from close range, after latching onto a loose ball from a Marletta's kick, blocked by the goalkeeper.
Too little, too late.
FULL TIME: Dunfermline 2, Amici Di Berto 6
DUNFERMLINE:
Semino; Frassinelli, Filippi; Marletta, Bovalino; Cantelli, Buccianti
SUBS: Buttitta, Di Noto
SUBS NOT USED: -
MANAGER: Vanin
SCORERS: Buccianti (1-0), Bovalino (2-6)
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10.4.08
INTERNAZIONALE PULL OUT
Division C Group B bottom side Internazionale have pulled out of the league after failing to clear their position in respect to a fine they were condemned to pay following a report of violent conduct on the part of their Captain Francesco Argirò, who headbutted referee Sanchez following his dismissal in a league game.
Bemusingly, this also means that the 9-3 result on the pitch attained by The Pars a couple of weeks ago has been turned into a 4-0 win following the application of a clause in the FA regulations, stating that all games played out by a team pulling out of the league at whatever stage, during the same round of play - gameweek 12 to gameweek 22, that is - are to be considered as 4-0 defeats for the side who've pulled out.
As a consequence, Dunfermline's total goal difference has been reduced from +52 to +50, and and it's no longer the best one in the group.
As it happens, many of the teams involved in the group were affected by the same issue, not Berto, though, who had only managed a 7-4 win and have now been handed a further point in their goal difference.
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Bemusingly, this also means that the 9-3 result on the pitch attained by The Pars a couple of weeks ago has been turned into a 4-0 win following the application of a clause in the FA regulations, stating that all games played out by a team pulling out of the league at whatever stage, during the same round of play - gameweek 12 to gameweek 22, that is - are to be considered as 4-0 defeats for the side who've pulled out.
As a consequence, Dunfermline's total goal difference has been reduced from +52 to +50, and and it's no longer the best one in the group.
As it happens, many of the teams involved in the group were affected by the same issue, not Berto, though, who had only managed a 7-4 win and have now been handed a further point in their goal difference.
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9.4.08
DIVISION C - Gameweek 18 - Groups A/C/D
GROUP A
39 Condo Utd
37 Moro Populars
35 Tsunami Pegli
33 Slot Machine
31 Carrapippi
25 Asla Genova
25 Dinamo Murca
22 Davagna
20 Hattrick Federation
17 Peones
17 Ayroli Street
5 Sarveghi
GROUP C
41 A Selesiun
38 Hellas Begato
32 Hearts 1893
30 Atletico Belvedere
28 Sporting Liguria
27 Boca Proposta
26 Uepez 77
23 Boca Zena
20 Rivar Plate
20 Circonvallao
14 Controcamper
6 Fegino
GROUP D
44 Massacroni
37 World Business
35 Alliance
34 Quei Bravi Ragazzi
32 Real Manin
30 Virtual Strikers
22 Dinamo Boschetto
21 Gymnasia San Martino
17 Nuova Junior Sivori
14 Euforia
14 Old Fat Boys
12 Nuova Olimpique
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39 Condo Utd
37 Moro Populars
35 Tsunami Pegli
33 Slot Machine
31 Carrapippi
25 Asla Genova
25 Dinamo Murca
22 Davagna
20 Hattrick Federation
17 Peones
17 Ayroli Street
5 Sarveghi
GROUP C
41 A Selesiun
38 Hellas Begato
32 Hearts 1893
30 Atletico Belvedere
28 Sporting Liguria
27 Boca Proposta
26 Uepez 77
23 Boca Zena
20 Rivar Plate
20 Circonvallao
14 Controcamper
6 Fegino
GROUP D
44 Massacroni
37 World Business
35 Alliance
34 Quei Bravi Ragazzi
32 Real Manin
30 Virtual Strikers
22 Dinamo Boschetto
21 Gymnasia San Martino
17 Nuova Junior Sivori
14 Euforia
14 Old Fat Boys
12 Nuova Olimpique
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8.4.08
PREVIEW - Amici Di Berto
THE BIG GAMES - Part One
Dunfermline take on 2nd placed Amici di Berto at their home ground of G.Mora Quarto on Sunday night, just one week after digging a two-point cushion over the Pegli-based outfit.
In fact, Berto had been on top of the table for pretty much the whole of the season until last Sunday, when they dropped two points against Compagnia delle Indie, following a 4-4 home draw.
With the next couple of games being absolutely pivotal to Dunfermline's hopes of snatching a top-two finish in the league, the boys will have to put their recent performances behind them, as nothing other than a brilliant collective display would guarantee that they remain where they've so long wanted to be - on top of the table, that is.
Both Semino and Perugini appear available for selection, although the odds are for Semino to start in goal, whereas the Perugia-born keeper could or could not play second fiddle to him, depending on the gaffer's requirements.
Frassinelli, Filippi and Buttitta should all be involved at the back, whilst there are no news, at present, preventing either Marletta, Bovalino or Di Noto from featuring.
Nonetheless, Borreani is likely to be called upon as well, as the critical stage of the season has been reached and all players will be sounded out in respect to their availability week in-week out.
Cantelli should most definitely start, following an impressive 5-goal display against dogged side Xeneixes, and Buccianti will be certainly called upon too, as well as Alberga, who didn't play any part in last week's win against Xeneixes, but should at least be guaranteed a bench slot.
The two sides only met once before, in what will be remembered as the first of a string of giant-killings performed by The Pars en route to climbing the table up to the position they've reached now.
On January 20th, 2008, Amici Di Berto temporarily lost their table-topping status following a smashing 4-1 defeat at the hands of Dunfermline, a game which showed how Dunfermline can be absolutely deadly when playing on wide pitches.
Cantelli's opener was cancelled off just before half-time by Christian Steiner, but Marletta produced a gem of a free-kick to re-establish Dunfermline's lead midway through the second half.
Buccianti added another in his customary style a few minutes later, before Marletta sealed a 4-1 win following some sloppy defending from Berto.
Things will be much different this time around, with The Pars now on a string of 16 games without a loss, but on a poor performance record, of late.
Obviously, the much narrower G.Mora pitch, which has proved difficult to handle for more than one opponent earlier this season, will somewhat restrict The Pars' free-flowing and attacking style of play, especially compared to when the sides met in reverse fixtures.
Grit, determination, togetherness and ambition are all factors the lads have struggled to show lately, however they're going to be thoroughly needed if the quest for promotion is to reach a positive ending.
PREVIOUS ENCOUNTERS
Amici di Berto 1, Dunfermline 4 (Cantelli, Marletta 2, Buccianti)
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Dunfermline take on 2nd placed Amici di Berto at their home ground of G.Mora Quarto on Sunday night, just one week after digging a two-point cushion over the Pegli-based outfit.
In fact, Berto had been on top of the table for pretty much the whole of the season until last Sunday, when they dropped two points against Compagnia delle Indie, following a 4-4 home draw.
With the next couple of games being absolutely pivotal to Dunfermline's hopes of snatching a top-two finish in the league, the boys will have to put their recent performances behind them, as nothing other than a brilliant collective display would guarantee that they remain where they've so long wanted to be - on top of the table, that is.
Both Semino and Perugini appear available for selection, although the odds are for Semino to start in goal, whereas the Perugia-born keeper could or could not play second fiddle to him, depending on the gaffer's requirements.
Frassinelli, Filippi and Buttitta should all be involved at the back, whilst there are no news, at present, preventing either Marletta, Bovalino or Di Noto from featuring.
Nonetheless, Borreani is likely to be called upon as well, as the critical stage of the season has been reached and all players will be sounded out in respect to their availability week in-week out.
Cantelli should most definitely start, following an impressive 5-goal display against dogged side Xeneixes, and Buccianti will be certainly called upon too, as well as Alberga, who didn't play any part in last week's win against Xeneixes, but should at least be guaranteed a bench slot.
The two sides only met once before, in what will be remembered as the first of a string of giant-killings performed by The Pars en route to climbing the table up to the position they've reached now.
On January 20th, 2008, Amici Di Berto temporarily lost their table-topping status following a smashing 4-1 defeat at the hands of Dunfermline, a game which showed how Dunfermline can be absolutely deadly when playing on wide pitches.
Cantelli's opener was cancelled off just before half-time by Christian Steiner, but Marletta produced a gem of a free-kick to re-establish Dunfermline's lead midway through the second half.
Buccianti added another in his customary style a few minutes later, before Marletta sealed a 4-1 win following some sloppy defending from Berto.
Things will be much different this time around, with The Pars now on a string of 16 games without a loss, but on a poor performance record, of late.
Obviously, the much narrower G.Mora pitch, which has proved difficult to handle for more than one opponent earlier this season, will somewhat restrict The Pars' free-flowing and attacking style of play, especially compared to when the sides met in reverse fixtures.
Grit, determination, togetherness and ambition are all factors the lads have struggled to show lately, however they're going to be thoroughly needed if the quest for promotion is to reach a positive ending.
PREVIOUS ENCOUNTERS
Amici di Berto 1, Dunfermline 4 (Cantelli, Marletta 2, Buccianti)
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7.4.08
GAMEWEEK 18 - Results / Round Up
XENEIXES - DUNFERMLINE 4-5
Gnecco (3), Firpo / Cantelli (5)
A tenacious Xeneixes side scared The Pars to death, as the table-toppers were trailing by 4 goals to 2 with only minutes remaining. Cantelli produced a stunning 5-goal performance to give The Pars their 15th win in 18 games, and Dunfermline are now topping the table on their own, courtesy of a half-slip up incurred by Berto. Xeneixes put in a great performance on their part, and were unlucky not to take anything from the game
AMICI DI BERTO - COMPAGNIA DELLE INDIE 4-4
Own Goal, Steiner, Cappa, Giovinazzo / Zerbi, Pittaluga, Contini, Pedullà L.
Compagnia came to The Pars' rescue, by collecting an unexpected draw away to Amici Di Berto, just one week before the home side take on Dunfermline in what will most probably be a mouth-watering encounter. Compagnia have now secured a playoff berth, as 9th placed Le Café only managed a draw and are now 14 points adrift with only 4 games remaining in the regular season.
LE CAFE - LAS CUEVAS 2-2
Own Goal, Scaramuccia / Ivaldi, Acquarone
Le Café's quest for an incredible comeback towards the playoffs, following their massive point deduction, has encountered yet another hurdle, as Le Café were good enough to hold on to a 2-2 draw. Las Cuevas are virtually out of the "Excellence Playoff" run, but are self-assured in 4th place, whereas the Blacks' season appears to be close to an end with 7 points to make up for and only 4 games left.
NEVER ALONE SOCCER - BORUSSIA 9-0
Dell'Olio, Pretelli (2), Parodi (5), Ferrari / -
Never Alone continued on their recent run of form and demolished a dipping Borussia side by gaining an early whistle win. Never are now 5th, having taken full advantage of Compagnia's draw away to Berto, and have secured a playoff berth themselves, whilst Borussia are now 8th and on an extremely poor form, but still 7 points clear of the non playoff zone.
NEW REDS PONENTE - ASTON VILLA SCASSI 3-0
Ilardo, Mongiovì (2) / -
Courtesy of this win, New Reds have now reached their highest position in the league for quite some time, and under the circumstances they'd still be in the playoff zone, even if Le Café hadn't incurred their 19-point deduction. Their cushion over the Boschetto-based side is now 8 points which appears more than enough to land a playoff spot.
INTERNAZIONALE - SAMPIERDARENA 0-4 (by FA decision)
The game between the bottom side and Excellence Playoffs hopeful Sampierdarena wasn't played out, as Internazionale failed to clear their position with the FA, following the fine the had incurred amidst violent play on the part of their main marksman Francesco Argirò.
Sampierdarena have thus gained 3 vital points which will come in handy in their quest for a top-two spot.
LEAGUE TABLE
46 Dunfermline
44 Amici Di Berto
39 Sampierdarena NCLM
33 Las Cuevas
29 Never Alone Soccer
27 Compagnia Delle Indie
21 New Reds Ponente
20 Borussia
13 Le Café
12 Xeneixes
6 Aston Villa Scassi
4 Internazionale
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Gnecco (3), Firpo / Cantelli (5)
A tenacious Xeneixes side scared The Pars to death, as the table-toppers were trailing by 4 goals to 2 with only minutes remaining. Cantelli produced a stunning 5-goal performance to give The Pars their 15th win in 18 games, and Dunfermline are now topping the table on their own, courtesy of a half-slip up incurred by Berto. Xeneixes put in a great performance on their part, and were unlucky not to take anything from the game
AMICI DI BERTO - COMPAGNIA DELLE INDIE 4-4
Own Goal, Steiner, Cappa, Giovinazzo / Zerbi, Pittaluga, Contini, Pedullà L.
Compagnia came to The Pars' rescue, by collecting an unexpected draw away to Amici Di Berto, just one week before the home side take on Dunfermline in what will most probably be a mouth-watering encounter. Compagnia have now secured a playoff berth, as 9th placed Le Café only managed a draw and are now 14 points adrift with only 4 games remaining in the regular season.
LE CAFE - LAS CUEVAS 2-2
Own Goal, Scaramuccia / Ivaldi, Acquarone
Le Café's quest for an incredible comeback towards the playoffs, following their massive point deduction, has encountered yet another hurdle, as Le Café were good enough to hold on to a 2-2 draw. Las Cuevas are virtually out of the "Excellence Playoff" run, but are self-assured in 4th place, whereas the Blacks' season appears to be close to an end with 7 points to make up for and only 4 games left.
NEVER ALONE SOCCER - BORUSSIA 9-0
Dell'Olio, Pretelli (2), Parodi (5), Ferrari / -
Never Alone continued on their recent run of form and demolished a dipping Borussia side by gaining an early whistle win. Never are now 5th, having taken full advantage of Compagnia's draw away to Berto, and have secured a playoff berth themselves, whilst Borussia are now 8th and on an extremely poor form, but still 7 points clear of the non playoff zone.
NEW REDS PONENTE - ASTON VILLA SCASSI 3-0
Ilardo, Mongiovì (2) / -
Courtesy of this win, New Reds have now reached their highest position in the league for quite some time, and under the circumstances they'd still be in the playoff zone, even if Le Café hadn't incurred their 19-point deduction. Their cushion over the Boschetto-based side is now 8 points which appears more than enough to land a playoff spot.
INTERNAZIONALE - SAMPIERDARENA 0-4 (by FA decision)
The game between the bottom side and Excellence Playoffs hopeful Sampierdarena wasn't played out, as Internazionale failed to clear their position with the FA, following the fine the had incurred amidst violent play on the part of their main marksman Francesco Argirò.
Sampierdarena have thus gained 3 vital points which will come in handy in their quest for a top-two spot.
LEAGUE TABLE
46 Dunfermline
44 Amici Di Berto
39 Sampierdarena NCLM
33 Las Cuevas
29 Never Alone Soccer
27 Compagnia Delle Indie
21 New Reds Ponente
20 Borussia
13 Le Café
12 Xeneixes
6 Aston Villa Scassi
4 Internazionale
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THE BEAUTIFUL TABLE
Let' just look at it... and then let's forget about it as soon as possible, as the hardest part is yet to come...
46 Dunfermline
44 Amici Di Berto
36 Sampierdarena (*)
33 Las Cuevas
29 Never Alone Soccer
27 Compagnia Delle Indie
21 New Reds Ponente
20 Borussia
13 Le Café
12 Xeneixes
6 Aston Villa Scassi
4 Internazionale (*)
(*) 1 game in hand
Gameweek 18 round up and results is going to be online soon.
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46 Dunfermline
44 Amici Di Berto
36 Sampierdarena (*)
33 Las Cuevas
29 Never Alone Soccer
27 Compagnia Delle Indie
21 New Reds Ponente
20 Borussia
13 Le Café
12 Xeneixes
6 Aston Villa Scassi
4 Internazionale (*)
(*) 1 game in hand
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DUNFERMLINE - Stats Corner
2007/2008 Goals
29 Cantelli (29 League, 0 Cup/Tournament)
22 Marletta (22, 0)
21 Buccianti (20, 1)
10 Bovalino (9, 1)
9 Di Noto (9, 0)
4 Frassinelli (3, 1)
1 Borreani (1, 0)
1 Filippi (1, 0)
1 Own Goal (1, 0)
TOTAL : 98 Goals / 19 Games - Ratio 5.15 Goals / Game
Club's History Scorers
39 Marletta (36, 3)
30 Cantelli (29, 1)
22 Buccianti (20, 2)
15 Satta (13, 2)
14 Bovalino (13, 1)
13 Gemignani (13, 0)
9 Di Noto (9, 0)
6 Malvezzi (6, 0)
5 Frassinelli (4, 1)
3 Langella M. (3, 0)
2 Sforza (2, 0)
2 Guaraglia (2, 0)
2 Own Goals (2, 0)
1 Filippi (1, 0)
1 Orengo (1, 0)
TOTAL: 166 Goals / 44 Games - Ratio: 3.77 Goals / Game
2007/2008 Appearances
19 Bovalino
18 Frassinelli
17 Cantelli
17 Buccianti
15 Marletta
14 Buttitta
13 Di Noto
12 Semino
5 Borreani
5 Perugini
3 Alberga
1 Sorbara
1 Urru
Club's History Appearances - Current Players
37 Marletta
27 Frassinelli
25 Bovalino
20 Cantelli
20 Buccianti
18 Filippi
14 Buttitta
13 Di Noto
12 Semino
5 Borreani
5 Perugini
3 Alberga
1 Sorbara
1 Urru
2007/2008 Goal Average
1.70 Cantelli
1.46 Marletta
1.23 Buccianti
0.69 Di Noto
0.52 Bovalino
0.22 Frassinelli
0.20 Borreani
0.06 Filippi
Club's History Goal Average - Current Players
1.45 Cantelli
1.10 Buccianti
1.05 Marletta
0.69 Di Noto
0.56 Bovalino
0.20 Borreani
0.18 Frassinelli
0.05 Filippi
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29 Cantelli (29 League, 0 Cup/Tournament)
22 Marletta (22, 0)
21 Buccianti (20, 1)
10 Bovalino (9, 1)
9 Di Noto (9, 0)
4 Frassinelli (3, 1)
1 Borreani (1, 0)
1 Filippi (1, 0)
1 Own Goal (1, 0)
TOTAL : 98 Goals / 19 Games - Ratio 5.15 Goals / Game
Club's History Scorers
39 Marletta (36, 3)
30 Cantelli (29, 1)
22 Buccianti (20, 2)
15 Satta (13, 2)
14 Bovalino (13, 1)
13 Gemignani (13, 0)
9 Di Noto (9, 0)
6 Malvezzi (6, 0)
5 Frassinelli (4, 1)
3 Langella M. (3, 0)
2 Sforza (2, 0)
2 Guaraglia (2, 0)
2 Own Goals (2, 0)
1 Filippi (1, 0)
1 Orengo (1, 0)
TOTAL: 166 Goals / 44 Games - Ratio: 3.77 Goals / Game
2007/2008 Appearances
19 Bovalino
18 Frassinelli
17 Cantelli
17 Buccianti
15 Marletta
14 Buttitta
13 Di Noto
12 Semino
5 Borreani
5 Perugini
3 Alberga
1 Sorbara
1 Urru
Club's History Appearances - Current Players
37 Marletta
27 Frassinelli
25 Bovalino
20 Cantelli
20 Buccianti
18 Filippi
14 Buttitta
13 Di Noto
12 Semino
5 Borreani
5 Perugini
3 Alberga
1 Sorbara
1 Urru
2007/2008 Goal Average
1.70 Cantelli
1.46 Marletta
1.23 Buccianti
0.69 Di Noto
0.52 Bovalino
0.22 Frassinelli
0.20 Borreani
0.06 Filippi
Club's History Goal Average - Current Players
1.45 Cantelli
1.10 Buccianti
1.05 Marletta
0.69 Di Noto
0.56 Bovalino
0.20 Borreani
0.18 Frassinelli
0.05 Filippi
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6.4.08
XENEIXES - Analysis
MARCO SEMINO
A welcomed return to the fold and the starting lineup, Marco found some difficulties here and there, however his presence will be absolutely necessary as the final part of the season has already gotten underway and a few big games lie ahead of the lads.
GIUSEPPE BUTTITTA
He did reasonably well in the first half, by snuffing out a few attacks, whereas he got involved in a few too many collective moments of madness during the second period.
FABIO FRASSINELLI
He got cautioned, in a debatable manner as well, during the early stages of the game. That let alone, he tried to spark some sense into the back pack, but was often left to battle it out alone.
DAVIDE FILIPPI
Not his best performance in a Pars' shirt, but his value is out of the question and he'll surely go back to his usual ways soon.
MATTEO BOVALINO
The midfield pack was left in disarray but the continuous, and unexplainable, moves which were started from the back, something the lads hadn't been used to for quite a while. He produced a fine cross to entitle Cantelli to score his 3rd.
ALDO MARLETTA
As for Bovalino, he struggled to see any reasons why the game plan differred from the previous encounters. After a somewhat decent first half, he vanished as well as the rest of the team.
MARCO CANTELLI
He simply stole the show, took the team on his shoulder and single-handedly grabbed a vital win. He scored with his right, with his left and hit the woodwork with a smart header. He fought all game long and he won it for the lads.
ANDREA BORREANI
Much more was expected of him, but he couldn't find the right space to run into. To his credit, he wasn't helped much by the rest of the team either.
ALBERTO BUCCIANTI
He tried to help upfront, but was constantly let down by some poor passing on the part of the midfielders.
GAFFER VANIN
If there's anyone, aside from Cantelli, to be credited with some merit for this win, that's the gaffer this time around.
With a couple of players who arrived at the pitch later than expected, he patched up a side who found themselves in front at the end of the first half. He was then spot on as he moved Cantelli upfront, a choice which surely paid dividends.
REFEREE CIRINA
The game wasn't too much of a cracker, nor was its tempo unsustainable.
He did reasonably well, although he should've sent Firpo off for kicking the ball far from the pitch after scoring the 3-2 goal. He cautioned Frassinelli for a foul that didn't appear that serious, but his performance as a whole was not bad at all.
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A welcomed return to the fold and the starting lineup, Marco found some difficulties here and there, however his presence will be absolutely necessary as the final part of the season has already gotten underway and a few big games lie ahead of the lads.
GIUSEPPE BUTTITTA
He did reasonably well in the first half, by snuffing out a few attacks, whereas he got involved in a few too many collective moments of madness during the second period.
FABIO FRASSINELLI
He got cautioned, in a debatable manner as well, during the early stages of the game. That let alone, he tried to spark some sense into the back pack, but was often left to battle it out alone.
DAVIDE FILIPPI
Not his best performance in a Pars' shirt, but his value is out of the question and he'll surely go back to his usual ways soon.
MATTEO BOVALINO
The midfield pack was left in disarray but the continuous, and unexplainable, moves which were started from the back, something the lads hadn't been used to for quite a while. He produced a fine cross to entitle Cantelli to score his 3rd.
ALDO MARLETTA
As for Bovalino, he struggled to see any reasons why the game plan differred from the previous encounters. After a somewhat decent first half, he vanished as well as the rest of the team.
MARCO CANTELLI
He simply stole the show, took the team on his shoulder and single-handedly grabbed a vital win. He scored with his right, with his left and hit the woodwork with a smart header. He fought all game long and he won it for the lads.
ANDREA BORREANI
Much more was expected of him, but he couldn't find the right space to run into. To his credit, he wasn't helped much by the rest of the team either.
ALBERTO BUCCIANTI
He tried to help upfront, but was constantly let down by some poor passing on the part of the midfielders.
GAFFER VANIN
If there's anyone, aside from Cantelli, to be credited with some merit for this win, that's the gaffer this time around.
With a couple of players who arrived at the pitch later than expected, he patched up a side who found themselves in front at the end of the first half. He was then spot on as he moved Cantelli upfront, a choice which surely paid dividends.
REFEREE CIRINA
The game wasn't too much of a cracker, nor was its tempo unsustainable.
He did reasonably well, although he should've sent Firpo off for kicking the ball far from the pitch after scoring the 3-2 goal. He cautioned Frassinelli for a foul that didn't appear that serious, but his performance as a whole was not bad at all.
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XENEIXES - DUNFERMLINE 4-5
On a night which saw The Pars produce their arguably worst performance in the league this term, Marco Cantelli stunned opponents Xeneixes with an unbelievable 5 goal tally.
Gaffer Vanin welcomed the return of goalkeeper Marco Semino, while Buttitta was handed a starting spot alongside fellow defender Frassinelli. The midfield trio was composed by Marletta, Bovalino and Cantelli, whereas Borreani started upfront.
The game immediately appeared not to be in amongst the lads' best ones, however Cantelli opened his account for the night with a brilliant shot which ended up in the top corner, to bring the Fifers in front.
The boys, though, were unconvincing on the pitch and the gaffer distinctly unimpressed off it, as another bunch of attempts didn't amount to goals either side.
HALF TIME: XENEIXES 0, DUNFERMLINE 1
Proceedings were resumed and all of the suddent it all turned doom and gloom for Dunfermline, who sloppily conceded an equaliser before a 10 yard free kick gave the host the lead.
Cantelli resumed his personal show, which had also featured hitting the woodwork in the first half, by means of the 2-2 goal, with a nice finish from just outside the box.
Just as things appeared to fall The Pars' way, madness struck and the lads found themselves 2 goals behind with only a few minutes to go. Xeneixes, in fact, netted two in quick succession, as Filippi, introduced for Buttitta, and Semino failed to clear their lines once or twice.
On the verge of the most shocking of defeats, Cantelli took it all on his shoulders and single-handedly took Dunfermline back into the game.
The 3-4 goal was triggered as Bovalino produced a fine cross and Dunfermline's No 6 found the narrowest of paths to pull one back with his left.
The best goal of the night, though, was still to come, and indeed it did as Cantelli took possession just inside the opponents' half, and struck a marvellous shot to the top left corner, a shot which gave no chance to the keeper whatsoever.
Things got more and more tense, and it was Cantelli again who settled matters with only instants to go, as he nicked the ball off the home side's defence, to find some space on his right and blast the ball low in the opposite corner.
A disappointing performace for Dunfermline as a whole, but Cantelli brilliance was of a different class and, ultimately, enough to secure a vital win on a night when fellow front-runners Amici Di Bertocould only manage a 4-4 draw at home to Compagnia delle Indie.
This means Dunfermline, for the first time in their relatively short history, are now topping the table on their own and actually hold a two-point cushion ahead of direct matches against Berto themselves and Sampierdarena.
FULL TIME: XENEIXES 4 - DUNFERMLINE 5
Dunfermline
Semino; Buttitta, Frassinelli; Bovalino, Marletta, Cantelli; Borreani
SUBS: Filippi, Buccianti
SUBS NOT USED: Perugini, Alberga
SCORERS: Cantelli (5)
CAUTIONS: Frassinelli (Y)
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Gaffer Vanin welcomed the return of goalkeeper Marco Semino, while Buttitta was handed a starting spot alongside fellow defender Frassinelli. The midfield trio was composed by Marletta, Bovalino and Cantelli, whereas Borreani started upfront.
The game immediately appeared not to be in amongst the lads' best ones, however Cantelli opened his account for the night with a brilliant shot which ended up in the top corner, to bring the Fifers in front.
The boys, though, were unconvincing on the pitch and the gaffer distinctly unimpressed off it, as another bunch of attempts didn't amount to goals either side.
HALF TIME: XENEIXES 0, DUNFERMLINE 1
Proceedings were resumed and all of the suddent it all turned doom and gloom for Dunfermline, who sloppily conceded an equaliser before a 10 yard free kick gave the host the lead.
Cantelli resumed his personal show, which had also featured hitting the woodwork in the first half, by means of the 2-2 goal, with a nice finish from just outside the box.
Just as things appeared to fall The Pars' way, madness struck and the lads found themselves 2 goals behind with only a few minutes to go. Xeneixes, in fact, netted two in quick succession, as Filippi, introduced for Buttitta, and Semino failed to clear their lines once or twice.
On the verge of the most shocking of defeats, Cantelli took it all on his shoulders and single-handedly took Dunfermline back into the game.
The 3-4 goal was triggered as Bovalino produced a fine cross and Dunfermline's No 6 found the narrowest of paths to pull one back with his left.
The best goal of the night, though, was still to come, and indeed it did as Cantelli took possession just inside the opponents' half, and struck a marvellous shot to the top left corner, a shot which gave no chance to the keeper whatsoever.
Things got more and more tense, and it was Cantelli again who settled matters with only instants to go, as he nicked the ball off the home side's defence, to find some space on his right and blast the ball low in the opposite corner.
A disappointing performace for Dunfermline as a whole, but Cantelli brilliance was of a different class and, ultimately, enough to secure a vital win on a night when fellow front-runners Amici Di Bertocould only manage a 4-4 draw at home to Compagnia delle Indie.
This means Dunfermline, for the first time in their relatively short history, are now topping the table on their own and actually hold a two-point cushion ahead of direct matches against Berto themselves and Sampierdarena.
FULL TIME: XENEIXES 4 - DUNFERMLINE 5
Dunfermline
Semino; Buttitta, Frassinelli; Bovalino, Marletta, Cantelli; Borreani
SUBS: Filippi, Buccianti
SUBS NOT USED: Perugini, Alberga
SCORERS: Cantelli (5)
CAUTIONS: Frassinelli (Y)
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4.4.08
DIVISION C GROUP B - The Finish Line
The run in has begun, 5 matchdays to go and all will be revealed regarding the top-two (Excellence Playoffs) and the other teams involved in the finals (premium playoffs).
Let's have a look at the remaining fixtures the current top three-sides will play.
GAMEWEEK 18
Xeneixes - Dunfermline
Amici Di Berto - Compagnia Delle Indie
Internazionale - Sampierdarena
GAMEWEEK 19
Dunfermline - Amici Di Berto
Sampierdarena - Las Cuevas
GAMEWEEK 20
Sampierdarena - Dunfermline
Le Café - Amici Di Berto
GAMEWEEK 21
Dunfermline - Le Café
Amici Di Berto - New Reds
Borussia - Sampierdarena
GAMEWEEK 22
Borussia - Dunfermline
Amici Di Berto - Aston Villa
New Reds - Sampierdarena
As direct-match goal difference and comprehensive goal difference are going to be taken into account should two or more sides finish level on points, we can also have a look at the settled matters in that respect, and the ones yet to be settled amongst the three sides...
DUNFERMLINE - AMICI DI BERTO 4-1
(return game to be played on gameweek 19)
DUNFERMLINE - SAMPIERDARENA 4-0 (*)
(return game to be played on gameweek 20)
AMICI DI BERTO - SAMPIERDARENA 9-6 / 1-2 (aggregate 10-8)
(*) Following FA decision, on the pitch result was 2-2
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DUNFERMLINE 6 Pts
(2 games remaining, goal difference +3 Berto, +4 Samp)
TOTAL GOAL DIFFERENCE: 51
AMICI DI BERTO 3 Pts
(1 game remaining, goal difference -3 Dunfermline, +2 Samp)
TOTAL GOAL DIFFERENCE: 50
SAMPIERDARENA 3 Pts
(1 game remaining, goal difference -4 Dunfermline, -2 Berto)
TOTAL GOAL DIFFERENCE: 26
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Let's have a look at the remaining fixtures the current top three-sides will play.
GAMEWEEK 18
Xeneixes - Dunfermline
Amici Di Berto - Compagnia Delle Indie
Internazionale - Sampierdarena
GAMEWEEK 19
Dunfermline - Amici Di Berto
Sampierdarena - Las Cuevas
GAMEWEEK 20
Sampierdarena - Dunfermline
Le Café - Amici Di Berto
GAMEWEEK 21
Dunfermline - Le Café
Amici Di Berto - New Reds
Borussia - Sampierdarena
GAMEWEEK 22
Borussia - Dunfermline
Amici Di Berto - Aston Villa
New Reds - Sampierdarena
As direct-match goal difference and comprehensive goal difference are going to be taken into account should two or more sides finish level on points, we can also have a look at the settled matters in that respect, and the ones yet to be settled amongst the three sides...
DUNFERMLINE - AMICI DI BERTO 4-1
(return game to be played on gameweek 19)
DUNFERMLINE - SAMPIERDARENA 4-0 (*)
(return game to be played on gameweek 20)
AMICI DI BERTO - SAMPIERDARENA 9-6 / 1-2 (aggregate 10-8)
(*) Following FA decision, on the pitch result was 2-2
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DUNFERMLINE 6 Pts
(2 games remaining, goal difference +3 Berto, +4 Samp)
TOTAL GOAL DIFFERENCE: 51
AMICI DI BERTO 3 Pts
(1 game remaining, goal difference -3 Dunfermline, +2 Samp)
TOTAL GOAL DIFFERENCE: 50
SAMPIERDARENA 3 Pts
(1 game remaining, goal difference -4 Dunfermline, -2 Berto)
TOTAL GOAL DIFFERENCE: 26
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2.4.08
PREVIEW - Xeneixes
Dunfermline will take on 9th placed Xeneixes at the Begato pitch on Sunday night, on a matchday involving fellow pace setters Amici Di Berto, who will play host to Compagnia delle Indie, and chasers Sampierdarena, who'll take on bottom team Internazionale on the Monday night encounter.
The Pars currently sit 1st in the table, level on points with Berto, albeit holding better direct-match and comprehensive goal differences, whilst Xeneixes just squandered a glorious chance to pull off the great playoff escape last weekend, by resulting to be only the second side to drop points against Aston Villa Scassi.
The 3-4 home defeat meant that Xeneixes failed to move within touching distance of 8th placed New Reds, to all but end - once and for all - any real playoff hopes for the Begato-based outfit.
The big turmoil was sparked by the harsh-but-not-so-harsh FA decision, which saw Le Café incur a 19 point deduction following the unlawful fielding of a player against Xeneixes themselves. Contextually the 5-2 defeat incurred was also quashed and later overturned into a 4-0 win that gave Xeneixes a real chance to have a go at the final part of the season.
However, having lost their home fixture to Aston Villa, Xeneixes are now well out of the frame and, unless they can produce the unlikeliest of upsets on Sunday, they'll have poor chances of collecting anything more than 9th place.
Marco Semino will most probably return in goal, after missing out on the last 5 games through a niggling knee-injury, whilst Perugini should play second fiddle to him and intervene should it be necessary.
At this stage, there are no further news of new Par-to-be Antonio Minnella, who should however complete his transfer from Division A side Virtusestri in the coming few days, with a look to making his competitive debut in 3 weeks' time, against Le Café.
Buttitta will be available for the defence pack, together with Frassinelli and Filippi, who managed to score his first goal for Dunfermline last Sunday.
Marletta and Bovalino are fully fit in midfield, and Borreani should be involved too, his last appearance for The Pars dating back to the home game against Borussia.
Although this may appear to restrict Di Noto's chances of being involved, this'll probably be a one-off during the hectic run-in for the group final matchdays and the ensuing finals, during which each and every member of the squad is going to be sounded out for availability week-in week-out, and everyone's contribution is going to be needed.
Alberga should also feature at some stage, whereas both Cantelli and Buccianti are good for selection and should have a starting slot apiece.
Dunfermline met Xeneixes once before, earlier this year, as league proceedings were resumed on 13th January after the Christmas and New Year's festivities.
It took the Pars a while to open the score, and that also required some brilliance as it was a Cantelli's screamer, but it took them little effort from then onwards, as they romped to victory via a final 9-1 scoreline, courtesy of yet another screamer, and indeed one of the best goals of the season so far, by Cantelli, whilst another brace came from Buccianti and Di Noto produced a hat-trick.
Goals from returning midfielder Marletta and Frassinelli ensured proceedings were ended a wee bit before the set end of the game, as the 9 goal rule was enacted to finish Xeneixes - who had pulled one back through a Firpo's free-kick - off.
PREVIOUS ENCOUNTERS:
DUNFERMLINE - XENEIXES 9-1
Cantelli (2), Buccianti (2), Marletta, Di Noto (3), Frassinelli / Firpo
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The Pars currently sit 1st in the table, level on points with Berto, albeit holding better direct-match and comprehensive goal differences, whilst Xeneixes just squandered a glorious chance to pull off the great playoff escape last weekend, by resulting to be only the second side to drop points against Aston Villa Scassi.
The 3-4 home defeat meant that Xeneixes failed to move within touching distance of 8th placed New Reds, to all but end - once and for all - any real playoff hopes for the Begato-based outfit.
The big turmoil was sparked by the harsh-but-not-so-harsh FA decision, which saw Le Café incur a 19 point deduction following the unlawful fielding of a player against Xeneixes themselves. Contextually the 5-2 defeat incurred was also quashed and later overturned into a 4-0 win that gave Xeneixes a real chance to have a go at the final part of the season.
However, having lost their home fixture to Aston Villa, Xeneixes are now well out of the frame and, unless they can produce the unlikeliest of upsets on Sunday, they'll have poor chances of collecting anything more than 9th place.
Marco Semino will most probably return in goal, after missing out on the last 5 games through a niggling knee-injury, whilst Perugini should play second fiddle to him and intervene should it be necessary.
At this stage, there are no further news of new Par-to-be Antonio Minnella, who should however complete his transfer from Division A side Virtusestri in the coming few days, with a look to making his competitive debut in 3 weeks' time, against Le Café.
Buttitta will be available for the defence pack, together with Frassinelli and Filippi, who managed to score his first goal for Dunfermline last Sunday.
Marletta and Bovalino are fully fit in midfield, and Borreani should be involved too, his last appearance for The Pars dating back to the home game against Borussia.
Although this may appear to restrict Di Noto's chances of being involved, this'll probably be a one-off during the hectic run-in for the group final matchdays and the ensuing finals, during which each and every member of the squad is going to be sounded out for availability week-in week-out, and everyone's contribution is going to be needed.
Alberga should also feature at some stage, whereas both Cantelli and Buccianti are good for selection and should have a starting slot apiece.
Dunfermline met Xeneixes once before, earlier this year, as league proceedings were resumed on 13th January after the Christmas and New Year's festivities.
It took the Pars a while to open the score, and that also required some brilliance as it was a Cantelli's screamer, but it took them little effort from then onwards, as they romped to victory via a final 9-1 scoreline, courtesy of yet another screamer, and indeed one of the best goals of the season so far, by Cantelli, whilst another brace came from Buccianti and Di Noto produced a hat-trick.
Goals from returning midfielder Marletta and Frassinelli ensured proceedings were ended a wee bit before the set end of the game, as the 9 goal rule was enacted to finish Xeneixes - who had pulled one back through a Firpo's free-kick - off.
PREVIOUS ENCOUNTERS:
DUNFERMLINE - XENEIXES 9-1
Cantelli (2), Buccianti (2), Marletta, Di Noto (3), Frassinelli / Firpo
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1.4.08
THE OTHER DIVISION C GROUPS
Group A
condo utd 36, tsunami 35, moro populars 34, slot machine 33, carrapippi 28, asla 25, dinamo murca 22, davagna 22, hattrick 20, peones 14, ayroli street 14, sarveghi 5
Group C
a selesiun 41, hellas begato 35, hearts 29, atletico belvedere 27, uepez 26, sporting liguria 25, boca proposta 24, boca zena 23, circonvallao 20, rivar plate 17, controcamper 14, fegino 5
Group D
massacroni 41, world business 36, alliance 34, quei bravi ragazzi 31, virtual strikers 30, real manin 29, dinamo boschetto 22, gymnasia san martino 21, nuova junior sivori 14, euforia 14, nuova olimpique 12, old fat boys 11
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condo utd 36, tsunami 35, moro populars 34, slot machine 33, carrapippi 28, asla 25, dinamo murca 22, davagna 22, hattrick 20, peones 14, ayroli street 14, sarveghi 5
Group C
a selesiun 41, hellas begato 35, hearts 29, atletico belvedere 27, uepez 26, sporting liguria 25, boca proposta 24, boca zena 23, circonvallao 20, rivar plate 17, controcamper 14, fegino 5
Group D
massacroni 41, world business 36, alliance 34, quei bravi ragazzi 31, virtual strikers 30, real manin 29, dinamo boschetto 22, gymnasia san martino 21, nuova junior sivori 14, euforia 14, nuova olimpique 12, old fat boys 11
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DUNFERMLINE - Stats Corner
GOALS 2007/2008
24 Cantelli (24 League, 0 Cup/Tournament)
22 Marletta (22, 0)
21 Buccianti (20, 1)
10 Bovalino (9, 1)
9 Di Noto (9, 0)
4 Frassinelli (3, 1)
1 Filippi (1, 0)
1 Borreani (1, 0)
1 Own Goal (1, 0)
TOTAL - 93 Goals / 18 Games - Ratio 5.16 Goals / Game
Club's History Scorers
39 Marletta (36, 3)
25 Cantelli (24, 1)
22 Buccianti (20, 2)
15 Satta (13, 2)
14 Bovalino (13, 1)
13 Gemignani (13, 0)
9 Di Noto (9, 0)
6 Malvezzi (6, 0)
5 Frassinelli (4, 1)
3 Langella M. (3, 0)
2 Sforza (2, 0)
2 Guaraglia (2, 0)
2 Own Goals (2, 0)
1 Filippi (1, 0)
1 Orengo (1, 0)
TOTAL: 161 Goals / 43 Games - Ratio 3.74 Goals / Game
2007/2008 Appearances
18 Bovalino
17 Frassinelli
16 Cantelli
16 Buccianti
14 Marletta
14 Filippi
13 Di Noto
13 Buttitta
11 Semino
5 Perugini
4 Borreani
3 Alberga
1 Sorbara
1 Urru
Club's History Appearances - Current Players
36 Marletta
26 Frassinelli
24 Bovalino
19 Cantelli
19 Buccianti
17 Filippi
13 Di Noto
13 Buttitta
11 Semino
5 Perugini
4 Borreani
3 Alberga
1 Sorbara
1 Urru
Goal Average 2007/2008
1.57 Marletta
1.50 Cantelli
1.31 Buccianti
0.69 Di Noto
0.55 Bovalino
0.25 Borreani
0.23 Frassinelli
0.07 Filippi
Club's History Goal Average - Current Players
1.36 Cantelli
1.15 Buccianti
1.08 Marletta
0.69 Di Noto
0.58 Bovalino
0.25 Borreani
0.19 Frassinelli
0.05 Filippi
MANAGER STATISTICS - Vanin
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24 Cantelli (24 League, 0 Cup/Tournament)
22 Marletta (22, 0)
21 Buccianti (20, 1)
10 Bovalino (9, 1)
9 Di Noto (9, 0)
4 Frassinelli (3, 1)
1 Filippi (1, 0)
1 Borreani (1, 0)
1 Own Goal (1, 0)
TOTAL - 93 Goals / 18 Games - Ratio 5.16 Goals / Game
Club's History Scorers
39 Marletta (36, 3)
25 Cantelli (24, 1)
22 Buccianti (20, 2)
15 Satta (13, 2)
14 Bovalino (13, 1)
13 Gemignani (13, 0)
9 Di Noto (9, 0)
6 Malvezzi (6, 0)
5 Frassinelli (4, 1)
3 Langella M. (3, 0)
2 Sforza (2, 0)
2 Guaraglia (2, 0)
2 Own Goals (2, 0)
1 Filippi (1, 0)
1 Orengo (1, 0)
TOTAL: 161 Goals / 43 Games - Ratio 3.74 Goals / Game
2007/2008 Appearances
18 Bovalino
17 Frassinelli
16 Cantelli
16 Buccianti
14 Marletta
14 Filippi
13 Di Noto
13 Buttitta
11 Semino
5 Perugini
4 Borreani
3 Alberga
1 Sorbara
1 Urru
Club's History Appearances - Current Players
36 Marletta
26 Frassinelli
24 Bovalino
19 Cantelli
19 Buccianti
17 Filippi
13 Di Noto
13 Buttitta
11 Semino
5 Perugini
4 Borreani
3 Alberga
1 Sorbara
1 Urru
Goal Average 2007/2008
1.57 Marletta
1.50 Cantelli
1.31 Buccianti
0.69 Di Noto
0.55 Bovalino
0.25 Borreani
0.23 Frassinelli
0.07 Filippi
Club's History Goal Average - Current Players
1.36 Cantelli
1.15 Buccianti
1.08 Marletta
0.69 Di Noto
0.58 Bovalino
0.25 Borreani
0.19 Frassinelli
0.05 Filippi
MANAGER STATISTICS - Vanin
Games: 18 - Won: 14 - Drawn: 1 - Lost: 2
Points: 43 - Average: 2.38
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GAMEWEEK 17 - Results / Round Up
DUNFERMLINE - INTERNAZIONALE 9-3
Di Noto (3), Marletta (2), Own Goal, Buccianti, Cantelli, Filippi / Noli (2), Cerlati
Dunfermline romped to an easy win and relegated Internazionale to the bottom spot in the league, while contextually continuing on their positive run of results, which has now reached 15 games without a loss, and going back to winning ways after a somewhat disappointing draw against Never Alone Soccer. Dunfermline are still top of the league, still level on points with Berto, but now holding a better goal difference in the matches against their rivals, and also a better goal difference altogether.
AMICI DI BERTO - BORUSSIA 3-2
Calcagno, Cappa, Bruzzone G. / Motta (2)
Berto gained a priceless, albeit hard-fought, victory against a Borussia side now on a very poor string of results, but somehow safer than a couple of weeks ago courtesy of the massive point deduction incurred by Le Café and their consequent downfall to 10th place.
Berto keep on chasing title glory and the next couple of weeks are going to be absolutely decisive in such a respect.
COMPAGNIA DELLE INDIE - SAMPIERDARENA 5-6
Pedulla M. (2), Zerbi, Contini, Pedulla L. / Timossi, Manzano (4), Ferrea A.
It was Manzano who stole the show this time around, his 4 goal performance giving Samp an edge over brave Compagnia. Sampierdarena are still 7 points adrift of the top-two, however they can count on the match between the forerunning teams in two weeks' time, just a week before they play host to Dunfermline in what will surely be an interesting encounter. Compagnia couldn't boost their league table tally, however they certainly produced an encouraging performance and are still comfortably in the playoff zone.
NEW REDS PONENTE - LAS CUEVAS 4-4
Ilardo (2), Cicero, Mongiovì / Chiantella, Acquarone, Tavella, Leger
A rejuvenated New Reds side attained yet another good result by holding 4th placed Las Cuevas to a spectacular 4-4 draw. After having benefitted from Le Café's point deduction, New Reds are now relatively safe, as they hold a six point cushion over 9th placed Xeneixes and Le Café themselves. Las Cuevas have contextually moved up to 4th, but their top-two hopes have all but ended after failing to win this encounter.
LE CAFE - NEVER ALONE SOCCER 5-8
Monaca (2), Pintimalli (3) / Ruffino (2), Parodi (2), Dell'Olio (3), De Alexandris
Doom and gloom on and off the pitch, as far as Le Café are concerned. After having incurred a 19 point deduction for the unlawful fielding of a player - under a false name - the Blacks seem to have given in and they allowed Never Alone to put in a free-scoring performance. Le Café are going to require a miracle if they're to qualify for the playoffs now, whereas Never Alone are in the comfort zone, and only need two further points to seal their qualification.
XENEIXES - ASTON VILLA SCASSI 3-4
Cipani, Lovisa, Own Goal / Lenti, Frustaci, Tezza (2)
Xeneixes squandered a glorious chance of putting up a bit of a comeback for the playoffs. Had they won their game, they would've moved within 3 points of 8th place, however they slipped up and gave Aston Villa something to cheer on ahead of next year. In actual fact, Villa - credit to them - have now left the bottom spot courtesy of their only second win in the league. Xeneixes face Dunfermline next
LEAGUE TABLE
43 Dunfermline AFC
43 Amici Di Berto
36 Sampierdarena NCLM
32 Las Cuevas
26 Compagnia Delle Indie
26 Never Alone Soccer
20 Borussia
18 New Reds Ponente
12 Xeneixes
12 Le Café
6 Aston Villa Scassi
4 Internazionale
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Di Noto (3), Marletta (2), Own Goal, Buccianti, Cantelli, Filippi / Noli (2), Cerlati
Dunfermline romped to an easy win and relegated Internazionale to the bottom spot in the league, while contextually continuing on their positive run of results, which has now reached 15 games without a loss, and going back to winning ways after a somewhat disappointing draw against Never Alone Soccer. Dunfermline are still top of the league, still level on points with Berto, but now holding a better goal difference in the matches against their rivals, and also a better goal difference altogether.
AMICI DI BERTO - BORUSSIA 3-2
Calcagno, Cappa, Bruzzone G. / Motta (2)
Berto gained a priceless, albeit hard-fought, victory against a Borussia side now on a very poor string of results, but somehow safer than a couple of weeks ago courtesy of the massive point deduction incurred by Le Café and their consequent downfall to 10th place.
Berto keep on chasing title glory and the next couple of weeks are going to be absolutely decisive in such a respect.
COMPAGNIA DELLE INDIE - SAMPIERDARENA 5-6
Pedulla M. (2), Zerbi, Contini, Pedulla L. / Timossi, Manzano (4), Ferrea A.
It was Manzano who stole the show this time around, his 4 goal performance giving Samp an edge over brave Compagnia. Sampierdarena are still 7 points adrift of the top-two, however they can count on the match between the forerunning teams in two weeks' time, just a week before they play host to Dunfermline in what will surely be an interesting encounter. Compagnia couldn't boost their league table tally, however they certainly produced an encouraging performance and are still comfortably in the playoff zone.
NEW REDS PONENTE - LAS CUEVAS 4-4
Ilardo (2), Cicero, Mongiovì / Chiantella, Acquarone, Tavella, Leger
A rejuvenated New Reds side attained yet another good result by holding 4th placed Las Cuevas to a spectacular 4-4 draw. After having benefitted from Le Café's point deduction, New Reds are now relatively safe, as they hold a six point cushion over 9th placed Xeneixes and Le Café themselves. Las Cuevas have contextually moved up to 4th, but their top-two hopes have all but ended after failing to win this encounter.
LE CAFE - NEVER ALONE SOCCER 5-8
Monaca (2), Pintimalli (3) / Ruffino (2), Parodi (2), Dell'Olio (3), De Alexandris
Doom and gloom on and off the pitch, as far as Le Café are concerned. After having incurred a 19 point deduction for the unlawful fielding of a player - under a false name - the Blacks seem to have given in and they allowed Never Alone to put in a free-scoring performance. Le Café are going to require a miracle if they're to qualify for the playoffs now, whereas Never Alone are in the comfort zone, and only need two further points to seal their qualification.
XENEIXES - ASTON VILLA SCASSI 3-4
Cipani, Lovisa, Own Goal / Lenti, Frustaci, Tezza (2)
Xeneixes squandered a glorious chance of putting up a bit of a comeback for the playoffs. Had they won their game, they would've moved within 3 points of 8th place, however they slipped up and gave Aston Villa something to cheer on ahead of next year. In actual fact, Villa - credit to them - have now left the bottom spot courtesy of their only second win in the league. Xeneixes face Dunfermline next
LEAGUE TABLE
43 Dunfermline AFC
43 Amici Di Berto
36 Sampierdarena NCLM
32 Las Cuevas
26 Compagnia Delle Indie
26 Never Alone Soccer
20 Borussia
18 New Reds Ponente
12 Xeneixes
12 Le Café
6 Aston Villa Scassi
4 Internazionale
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