The Italian Serie A1 2005/2006 is coming to the end. The semifinals series, which ended this night with the Nepi's triumph in Genzano, determined an unusual final between Arzignano Grifo and Nepi. The 2003/2004 Italian champions are back to glory days after defeating the supposed champion Alter Ego Luparense (Italian cup winner) in both matches. The Fabian Lopez's team played two wonderful games deserving to reach the second final of its history: after winning with a clear 6-2 the first match at home, the perfect defence and counter-attack showed in the second battle in San Martino di Lupari awarded the white and red team with the qualification as well as with the derby honour. We definitely have to underline the performances of a futsal legend like Marcio, who is still one of the best world player at the "tender age" of 38 (39 on May 21st!): a clear example of professionalism and talent during an endless career. Together with him Arzignano could enjoy the defensive skill of another Spain 96' world Champion, Danilo, who could now win his second title in a row in Italy after the previous one with Perugia celebrated twelve months ago. The decisive saves of the argentinian national team keeper Guisande, who made his debut with Arzignano in the first semifinal, the unreachable talent of the colombian star Pinilla and the punctual goals of the italian pivot Amoroso also made their contribution in the Arzignano's undertaking.

On the other side the Agenore Maurizi's Nepi wrote an unforgettable page in the Davide Ceci's club history, reaching the first ever league final, after conquering the italian cup in the past season. Nepi and Roma won a match each, and this evening in Genzano the third and final battle was characterized by an unbelievable performance of the gaucho's keeper Angelo. The former UCS's goalie was beaten just one second before the end, after securing the Nepi's access to the final through a perfect match crowned with a double penalty scored at the end of the first half. Also the last signing Jonas played an impressive match, as well as the "usual" captain Hernan Garcias. The only bad point for Nepi was given by the red card showed on the bench to the greatest italian talent, Luca Ippoliti, who will therefore miss the first game in Arzignano.

All is ready for the final act: who will win? Arzignano or Nepi? Stay on line on Futsalplanet.com and you will find out!

Below you can have a look at all semifinals matches details and enjoy a great photogallery from the first match between Nepi and Roma played in Orvieto. Special thanks to Maurizio Di Giovancarlo - PHOTO&PHOTO and Alessandro Giulietti Virgulti (Nepi press officer) for their collaboration.

Also, thanks to: Pasion Futsal, AS Nepi, Arzignano Grifo, Albacete Futbol Sala and UCS for the images in the home page animation.



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3rd match

15/5/2006

Lottomatica - Nepi 1-4 (0-2)

LOTTOMATICA ROMA: Barigelli, Carlinhos, Vinicius, Lovatel, Sanchez, Terlizzi, Batata, Zani, Crivellaro, M. Angelini, Bato, G. Angelini
Coach: David Ceppi

NEPI: Angelo, Daniel, Perquinho, Laza, Musti, Jonas, Milani, Garcias, Guerini, Ippoliti, Bresciani, Quatrini
Coach: Agenore Maurizi

Scorers:
0-1 Jonas (6')
0-2 Angelo (19'57'')
0-3 Jonas (38')
0-4 Perquinho (39'45) (double penalty)
1-4 Batata (39'59)

Referees: Di Marco (Pescara) and Grimaldi (Vibo Valentia)

Yellow card:, M. Angelini, Lovatel, Musti, Jonas, Garcias, Bato, Bresciani, Ippoliti

Red card: Ippoliti




2nd matches

13/5/2006

Lottomatica Roma - Nepi 2-0 (1-0)

LOTTOMATICA ROMA: Barigelli, Carlinhos, Vinicius, Lovatel, Sanchez, Terlizzi, Maccarinelli, Di Franco, Crivellaro, M. Angelini, Bato, Zani
Coach: David Ceppi

NEPI: Angelo, Junior, Perquinho, Daniel, Laza, Jonas, Milani, Garcias, Guerini, Ippoliti, Bresciani, Quatrini
Coach: Agenore Maurizi

Scorers:
1-0 Carlinhos (2')
2-0 M. Angelini (35') (double penalty)

Referees: Vescio (CZ) and Vitrioli (RC)

Yellow card: Jonas, Angelo

Red card: Junior




Alter Ego Luparense - Samia Arzignano 1-2 (0-2)

ALTER EGO LUPARENSE: Alexandre, Nando Grana, Ercolessi, Deco, Gregory, E. Rocha Bertoni, Tadeu, Scala, Vampeta, Saad, Jair, Xuxa
Coach: Jesus Velasco

SAMIA ARZIGNANO: Guisande, Rotella, Bearzi, Marcio, Wilhelm, Hoxhay, Danilo, Amoroso, Pinilla, Benitez, Bragaglia
Coach: Fabian Lopez

Scorers:
0-1 Pinilla (12')
0-2 Amoroso (17')
1-2 Alexandre (29')

Referees: Teseo (Roma) and Abagnale (Ciampino)

Yellow card: Danilo, Vampeta, Xuxa, Edgar Rocha Bertoni,




1st matches

9/5/2006

Samia Arzignano - Alter Ego Luparense 6-2 (4-1)

SAMIA ARZIGNANO: Guisande, Rotella, Bearzi, Marcio, Wilhelm, Hoxhay, Danilo, Amoroso, Pinilla, Benitez, Bragaglia
Coach: Fabian Lopez

ALTER EGO LUPARENSE: Alexandre, Nando Grana, Ercolessi, Deco, Gregory, E. Rocha Bertoni, Tadeu, Argenta, Vampeta, Saad, Jair, Xuxa. Coach: Jesus Velasco

Scorers:
0-1 E. Rocha Bertoni (1')
1-1 Wilhelm (7')
2-1 Amoroso (8')
3-1 Marcio (18') (Penalty)
4-1 Bearzi (19')
4-2 Alexandre (21')
5-2 Benitez (31')
6-2 Marcio (39')

Referees: Del Tutto (Ciampino) and Massini (Roma)

Yellow card: Bearzi, Nando Grana



Nepi - Lottomatica Roma 1-0 (1-0)

NEPI: Angelo, Junior, Perquinho, Laza, Musti, Jonas, Milani, Garcias, Guerini, Ippoliti, Bresciani, Quatrini
Coach: Agenore Maurizi

LOTTOMATICA ROMA: Barigelli, Carlinhos, Vinicius, Lovatel, Sanchez, Terlizzi, Maccarinelli, Parrel, Crivellaro, M. Angelini, Bato, Zani
Coach: David Ceppi

Scorers:
1-0 Laza (16')

Referees: Troiani (Pesaro) and Balestra (Forlì)

Yellow card: Perquinho, Garcias, Lovatel, Sanchez, Vinicius



Final matches schedule and broadcasting

Match 1

20/5/2006

h. 16:45, live on Rai Sport Satellite

Samia Arzignano - Nepi



Match 2

25/5/2006

h. 20:30, live on Rai Sport Satellite

Nepi - Samia Arzignano



Match 3 (if necessary)

27/5/2006

h. 16:30, live on Rai Sport Satellite

Nepi - Samia Arzignano















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