Deportivo Italia Academy 2 vs 1 SOCCER FAMILY

Deportivo Italia Academy hosted SOCCER FAMILY at San Francisco on 24 May 2026, kicking off at 11:00am in a league neutral 8-a-side fixture that lasted 50 minutes plus added time. The match ended 2-1 in favour of Deportivo Italia Academy in a closely contested encounter.

Deportivo Italia Academy lined up in a 2-3-2 formation, deploying two central defenders, three midfielders across the left, centre and right, and two forwards upfront. Lucas Mendez guarded the goal, with Federico Marquez and Matias Moran initially forming the central defensive partnership. The midfield trio consisted of Diego Mendez on the left, Daniel Carbone centrally, and Lucca Hutchinson on the right. Up front, Thiago Villarreal operated as the right forward while Lucca Hernandez took the left forward role. This setup was designed to provide defensive solidity through the two centre-backs, midfield control with three players supporting both defence and attack, and a two-pronged forward line expected to press high and create scoring opportunities. Andrew Richards was named on the bench as the sole substitute.

The match began with an early substitution for Deportivo Italia Academy when Andrew Richards replaced Matias Moran after just 10 minutes, signalling a tactical adjustment or possible injury concern. Despite this early change, it was SOCCER FAMILY who struck first, taking the lead in the 16th minute. Their goal put Deportivo Italia Academy on the back foot and set the tone for a competitive first half.

Deportivo Italia Academy responded well and found their equaliser before the break. In the 25th minute, Daniel Carbone expertly converted a free kick, assisted by Federico Marquez’s precise delivery. This goal not only levelled the score but also restored confidence in the home side as the half-time whistle blew shortly after.

The second half saw Deportivo Italia Academy push forward in search of a winner. Federico Marquez continued to influence play from defence, delivering a long pass that set up Thiago Villarreal to score in the 40th minute. This goal proved decisive, giving Deportivo Italia Academy a 2-1 lead that they managed to hold until the final whistle.

Daniel Carbone’s performance in midfield was pivotal throughout the match, earning him the player of the match accolade. His ability to control the tempo, contribute defensively, and score the equalising goal was instrumental in Deportivo Italia Academy’s victory.

In summary, Deportivo Italia Academy’s tactical flexibility and resilience after going behind ensured they secured all three points against SOCCER FAMILY in this tightly fought 8-a-side league encounter at San Francisco.