San Marino give youth a chance
Monday, January 29, 2007
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After conceding 25 goals in their first three qualifiers, San Marino coach Giampaolo Mazza has turned to two newcomers for the visit of the Republic of Ireland.
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Youthful promise
Secchiano Calcio defender Fabio Vitaioli and S.S. Folgore midfielder Cristian Negri, both 22, have received first call-ups for the game at the Serravalle stadium on 7 February. San Marino are in familiar territory at the foot of the table, still seeking a first-ever point in UEFA European Championship qualifying.
San Marino squad
Goalkeepers: Aldo Junior Simoncini (San Marino Calcio), Federico Valentini (Sporting Novalfeltria).
Defenders: Nicola Albani (Saludecio Calcio), Matteo Andreini (FC Tre Fiori), Michele Marani (Novafeltria Calcio), Davide Simoncini (Santa Giustina), Carlo Valentini (Sporting Novafeltria), Damiano Vannucci (AC Libertas), Fabio Vitaioli (Secchiano Calcio).
Midfielders: Giovanni Bonini (AC Dozzese), Matteo Bugli (Secchiano Calcio), Marco Domeniconi (Misano Calcio), Alex Gasperoni (S.S. Murata), Riccardo Muccioli (Savarna), Cristian Negri (S.S. Folgore).
Forwards: Nicola Ciacci (Lunano Calcio), Manuel Marani (A.C. Dozzese), Andy Selva (Sassuolo Calcio).