League Play-Off

Stadio Forcello
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Armando Busillo started the match with the kick off. 3 minutes into the game, Ennio Rosi was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Forcello FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Pisa FC the free kick. Angelo Milani made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Beppe Di Carlo in the 4th minute of play. Pisa FC's Achille Di Febo got a good chance for a goal in the 8th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Alfredo Lopez made an important save on a dangerous shot by Edoardo Cruciani in the 12th minute. Achille Di Febo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 14th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Angelo Milani having to interfere. Edoardo Cruciani fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 20th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Alfredo Lopez having to interfere. When Pisa FC's Beppe Di Carlo in the 23rd minute got a chance for a shot 23rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Forcello FC's goalie prevented a goal. Forcello FC's Angelo Milani played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Beppe Di Carlo in the 26th minute of play. With a little luck, Pisa FC's Alfredo Lopez got control of the ball when Edoardo Cruciani tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 37th minute Beppe Di Carlo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Angelo Milani saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 38th match minute, Forcello FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alberto De Luca to maneuver through the defense. Beppe Di Carlo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 41st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Angelo Milani having to interfere. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Beppe Di Carlo made a kick off. The supporters of Pisa FC booed when Forcello FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 51 match minutes in a wonderful position. Comunardo Falasca didn't get a good kick on the ball. Alfredo Lopez came out of the goal in the 53rd minute to try and stop a shot by Forcello FC's Armando Busillo. But to his dismay, Armando Busillo quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 2-0. Amerigo Piretti's late challenge caught a Forcello FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Amerigo Piretti helped the player get up and apologised. After 59 played minutes Pisa FC got a freekick which was hit by Amerigo Piretti. Pisa FC's Alfredo Lopez played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Edoardo Cruciani in the 64th minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 68th minute, Edoardo Cruciani managed to get in a good position for a shot. Forcello FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Edoardo Cruciani was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Alfredo Lopez breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Armando Busillo might have been able to make a better finish in the 69th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Alfredo Lopez. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Armando Busillo ran back to his position shaking his head. In the 74th minute the ball was on its way in behind Forcello FC's goalkeeper Angelo Milani, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 75 minutes into the game, Arrigo Tammaro was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Pisa FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Forcello FC the free kick. In the 77th minute, Edoardo Cruciani left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Forcello FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 3-0. Achille Di Febo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 81st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Achille Di Febo came free with the goalkeeper in the 83rd minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Angelo Milani could save by the left post. A collision led to Forcello FC getting a freekick after 86 minutes play. Ernesto Mosca hit a great ball. Angelo Milani made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Beppe Di Carlo in the 90th minute of play. Armando Busillo's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Alfredo Lopez read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 95th minute of play. For all the effort they put into the match, the Pisa FC players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Forcello FC.