League Play-Off

Fossalta
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Alessandro Cabrini started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Ferdinando Loiacono came out of the goal in the 6th minute to try and stop a shot by Sesto Fiorentino AFC's Dino Costantino. But to his dismay, Dino Costantino quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-1. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Dino Costantino in the 11th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ferdinando Loiacono prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When Sesto Fiorentino AFC's Angelo Taccone in the 13th minute got a chance for a shot 13th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Fossalta AFC's goalie prevented a goal. Ferdinando Loiacono took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alessio Piola, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 23 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Fossalta AFC! In the 27th minute Dino Costantino shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ferdinando Loiacono saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 36 played minutes Sesto Fiorentino AFC got a freekick which was hit by Alessio Piola. Attilio Andreoli sent away a hard shot on goal in the 39th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Armin Carlini fell near the penalty area in the 40th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Sesto Fiorentino AFC's protests and gave Armin Carlini a yellow card for diving instead. After the first half Sesto Fiorentino AFC were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Dino Costantino made a kick off. Emilio Anelli made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alessandro Cabrini in the 52nd minute of play. Attilio Andreoli sent away a hard shot on goal in the 57th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 58 minutes into the game, Attilio Andreoli cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Emilio Anelli was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 67th minute, Alessandro Cabrini made a precise shot to the right of Emilio Anelli. Sesto Fiorentino AFC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-1. Attilio Andreoli fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 71st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Emilio Anelli having to interfere. Dino Costantino sent away a hard shot on goal in the 73rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Alessandro Cabrini fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 77th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Emilio Anelli having to interfere. Alessio Piola's late challenge caught a Fossalta AFC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Alessio Piola helped the player get up and apologised. In the 79th match minute, Sesto Fiorentino AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alessio Piola to maneuver through the defense. Fossalta AFC's Attilio Andreoli got a good chance for a goal in the 81st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. When Attilio Andreoli fell near the penalty area in the 84th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Fossalta AFC's protests and gave Attilio Andreoli a yellow card for diving instead. In the 84th match minute, Fossalta AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Attilio Andreoli to maneuver through the defense. After a defensive mix-up in Fossalta AFC's zone, Dino Costantino stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ferdinando Loiacono came out of the goal and Dino Costantino tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Fossalta AFC's Attilio Andreoli got a good chance for a goal in the 90th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. If Attilio Andreoli had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 92nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Fossalta AFC had won after a very even match.