League Play-Off

Casaleggio Novara
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Fabiano Gabriele kicked off to start the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Fabiano Gabriele in the 3rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Fabrizio Avesani prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Demetrio Basile charged in rather forcefully in the 6th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Demetrio Basile the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 6th minute, Demetrio Basile hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Eugenio Ranieri has a good long shot, which he once again showed in the 7th minute of the match. Unfortunately the ball hit the outside of the left post. With a little luck, Moschini FC's Fabrizio Avesani got control of the ball when Augusto Picozzi tried to sneak it across the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in Moschini FC's zone, Fabiano Gabriele stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Fabrizio Avesani came out of the goal and Fabiano Gabriele tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Fedele Maietta made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Aldo Guarisi in the 14th minute of play. Aldo Guarisi's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Fedele Maietta read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 21st minute of play. 25 minutes into the match, Moschini FC's goal looked a bit too open when Fabiano Gabriele came free, but Fabrizio Avesani reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. During the 26th minute of the match Demetrio Basile completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Demetrio Basile a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. Demetrio Basile hit a great freekick 27 minutes into the match. Fabiano Gabriele sent away a hard shot on goal in the 29th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 31st minute, Casaleggio Novara's Felice Carnevale dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-0. Augusto Picozzi blasted a shot towards the goal in the 36th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Fabrizio Avesani having to make a save. The supporters of Casaleggio Novara booed when Moschini FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 38 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cesare Celli didn't get a good kick on the ball. 39 minutes in the game, Fabiano Gabriele dribbled his way through the penalty area and after maneuvering past an opponent, drilled a quick shot at the goal. The ball looked like it was going in, but it was hit a bit too hard and flew over the goal. Fedele Maietta took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Aldo Guarisi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Aldo Guarisi made a kick off. Augusto Picozzi struck a weak shot in the 61st minute. Fabrizio Avesani didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Casaleggio Novara. Cesare Celli struck a weak shot in the 67th minute. Fedele Maietta didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Moschini FC. Carlo Di Florio kicked well hit freekick during the 69th minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in Moschini FC's zone, Fabiano Gabriele stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Fabrizio Avesani came out of the goal and Fabiano Gabriele tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Aldo Guarisi received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 85th minute. Fedele Maietta tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Fedele Maietta made a fantastic save in the 88th minute, when Aldo Guarisi sent off a good shot on target. Fedele Maietta made an important save on a dangerous shot by Aldo Guarisi in the 92nd minute. Casaleggio Novara were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Moschini FC for a fine match.