League Play-Off

Taccona
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Alvaro Persichetti blasted a shot towards the goal in the 6th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Andrea Tocci having to make a save. In the 7th minute, Taccona AFC's Alvaro Persichetti ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Andrea Tocci. Andrea Tocci yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-0. After a rather tough play, Taccona AFC's Carter Lo Iacono got a free kick in the 12th minute. Alvaro Persichetti took the ball and in the 16 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Andrea Tocci. Andrea Tocci dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-0. If Ciccio Alati had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 21st minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. If Alvaro Persichetti had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 25th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 29th minute, Emanuele Foddis hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Christian Rotolo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Augusto Banana, who was totally free with the ball in the 32nd minute. Christian Rotolo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Anthony Corna in the 33rd minute of play. Christian Rotolo stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Augusto Banana's shot from short distance in the 36th minute. 39 minutes into the game, San Zaccaria's Augusto Banana nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Christian Rotolo made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-1. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-1.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Anthony Corna made a kick off. Taccona AFC's Christian Rotolo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Anthony Corna in the 53rd minute of play. If Ciccio Alati had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 55th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After some fancy dribbling in the 63rd minute, Augusto Banana managed to get in a good position for a shot. San Zaccaria's supporters rose to their feet, but Augusto Banana was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Christian Rotolo breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Christian Rotolo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Anthony Corna, who was totally free with the ball in the 64th minute. Augusto Banana sent away a hard shot on goal in the 67th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 72 minutes into the match, San Zaccaria's goal looked a bit too open when Ciccio Alati came free, but Andrea Tocci reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Alvaro Persichetti recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 73rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The supporters of Taccona AFC booed when San Zaccaria was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 74 match minutes in a wonderful position. Arrigo Bottega didn't get a good kick on the ball. Alvaro Persichetti fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 75th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Andrea Tocci having to interfere. Taccona AFC's Christian Rotolo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Anthony Corna in the 81st minute of play. In the 92nd minute, San Zaccaria's Anthony Corna ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Christian Rotolo. Christian Rotolo yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 2-2. Andrea Tocci stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Ciccio Alati's shot from short distance in the 97th minute. The second half was just like the first, even and exciting. The match ended in a draw.