League Play-Off

Romeo Anconetani
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Alessio Barchiesi kicked off to start the match. Alessio Barchiesi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 5th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Emiliano Graziano having to interfere. Emiliano Graziano made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alvise Patrizi in the 6th minute of play. Concetto Macchione's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Emiliano Graziano read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 8th minute of play. Alexander Ascani sent away a hard shot on goal in the 12th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The supporters of A.c Tre dei Frati booed when MegaraEblea FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 19 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alessio Barchiesi didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 26th match minute, A.c Tre dei Frati was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Fabrizio Boccanera to maneuver through the defense. Emiliano Graziano made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alessio Barchiesi in the 36th minute of play. 37 minutes into the game, MegaraEblea FC's Concetto Macchione nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Emiliano Graziano made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Fabiano Mazzetti during the 42nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, MegaraEblea FC's Fabiano Mazzetti got a free kick in the 42nd minute. 45 minutes into the match, MegaraEblea FC's goalkeeper Camillo Trinca had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Ciro Suriani. After a defensive mix-up in A.c Tre dei Frati's zone, Alessio Barchiesi stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Emiliano Graziano came out of the goal and Alessio Barchiesi tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The A.c Tre dei Frati players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. MegaraEblea FC were winning 0-2.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Ciro Suriani made a kick off. After some fancy dribbling in the 51st minute, Davide Raniolo managed to get in a good position for a shot. MegaraEblea FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Davide Raniolo was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Emiliano Graziano breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. When Alvise Patrizi fell near the penalty area in the 55th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored MegaraEblea FC's protests and gave Alvise Patrizi a yellow card for diving instead. Alexander Ascani sent away a hard shot on goal in the 61st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Alessio Barchiesi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 63rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Concetto Macchione's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Emiliano Graziano firmly grabbed it by the left post. Concetto Macchione could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 66th minute of the match, but Emiliano Graziano made a huge save. Emiliano Graziano showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alessio Barchiesi, who was totally free with the ball in the 69th minute. With a little luck, A.c Tre dei Frati's Emiliano Graziano got control of the ball when Concetto Macchione tried to sneak it across the goal line. When Alfredo Perna fell near the penalty area in the 72nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored A.c Tre dei Frati's protests and gave Alfredo Perna a yellow card for diving instead. Alfredo Perna kicked well hit freekick during the 72nd minute of the match. Ciro Suriani kicked well hit freekick during the 74th minute of the match. In the 75th minute, Concetto Macchione got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. A.c Tre dei Frati's Emiliano Graziano played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Davide Raniolo in the 77th minute of play. Concetto Macchione could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 81st minute of the match, but Emiliano Graziano made a huge save. Alessio Barchiesi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 85th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Emiliano Graziano took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alexander Ascani, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of A.c Tre dei Frati booed when MegaraEblea FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 91 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alessio Barchiesi didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alessio Barchiesi in the 96th minute of play forced A.c Tre dei Frati's goalkeeper Emiliano Graziano to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball.