League Play-Off

Anconetta
Spectators: 33 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Matryoska F.C.'s Fabio Maietta started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Dennis Zaccardi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 3rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ciro Capaldo having to interfere. Alberigo Piccone sent away a hard shot on goal in the 11th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Cristiano Riva sent away a hard shot on goal in the 19th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Alberigo Piccone received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 25th minute. Ciro Capaldo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 26th minute Dennis Zaccardi shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ciro Capaldo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Attilio Apolloni during the 32nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Attilio Apolloni kicked well hit freekick during the 32nd minute of the match. Cristiano Pelati received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 35th minute. Carter Rigoni tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 40th minute Fabio Maietta shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Carter Rigoni saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Cristiano Pelati fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 41st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Carter Rigoni having to interfere. When Matryoska F.C.'s Fabio Maietta in the 48th minute got a chance for a shot 48th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Anconetta's goalie prevented a goal.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Dennis Zaccardi to strike the kick off in the second half. After some careless play in the Matryoska F.C. defense, Dennis Zaccardi kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Ciro Capaldo. The Matryoska F.C. fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Ciro Capaldo should have stopped the shot. In the 61st minute of the match Anconetta got a corner. Matryoska F.C.'s goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Anfilogino Serantoni ran over to the corner to take the kick. Anfilogino Serantoni made a great header on Anconetta's corner, it was just that Matryoska F.C.'s Ciro Capaldo managed to reach the ball for a save. After a rather tough play, Matryoska F.C.'s Attilio Apolloni got a free kick in the 62nd minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Cristiano Pelati got free with Carter Rigoni in the 68th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 69th minute, Arturo Giorgio hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Carter Rigoni stood somewhat misplaced when Fabio Maietta came free in front of goal and shot 2-2 to the left of him in the 72 minute. The long shot by Cesare Polito in the 76th minute really tested Carter Rigoni's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. The supporters of Matryoska F.C. booed when Anconetta was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 77 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fausto Guerini didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 81 minutes, Alberigo Piccone made it 3-2 with a short kick to the right side. Matryoska F.C.'s Ciro Capaldo tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. After having played for 87 minutes, Dennis Zaccardi managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Anconetta's supporters crossed their fingers, but Dennis Zaccardi was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Ciro Capaldo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Dennis Zaccardi, who was totally free with the ball in the 89th minute. Fabio Maietta received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 94th minute. Carter Rigoni tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Alberigo Piccone received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 96th minute. Ciro Capaldo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Matryoska F.C.'s players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.