League Play-Off

Stadio Polenta
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Antonio Toppi got the match started through his kick off. In the 3rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Madama Bianconera's goalkeeper Edmondo Romagnoli, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Polenta AFC were awarded a corner in the 5th minute after Madama Bianconera's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Florian Fontanive took the corner. After taking down the ball on Polenta AFC's corner Florian Fontanive fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Edmondo Romagnoli quite easily take care of the ball. In the 7th minute Bruno Panico shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ciro Di Campli saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. A collision led to Polenta AFC getting a freekick after 12 minutes play. Enzo De Toni hit a great ball. Ciro Di Campli stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Antonio Toppi's shot from short distance in the 18th minute. 20 minutes into the match, Polenta AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Antonio Toppi came free, but Ciro Di Campli reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 21 played minutes Madama Bianconera got a freekick which was hit by Daniele Tomasso. Edmondo Romagnoli made an important save on a dangerous shot by Felice Spitaleri in the 23rd minute. If Bruno Panico had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 28th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Ciro Di Campli showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Antonio Toppi, who was totally free with the ball in the 30th minute. After 34 minutes, Amos Aquilino mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Polenta AFC and the Madama Bianconera players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 34th match minute, Polenta AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Amos Aquilino to maneuver through the defense. In the 41st minute Antonio Toppi shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ciro Di Campli saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Arturo Frezza to strike the kick off in the second half. Antonio Toppi recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 64th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 68th minute Felice Spitaleri shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Edmondo Romagnoli saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 69 minutes into the game, Polenta AFC's Arturo Frezza nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Edmondo Romagnoli made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. Bruno Panico struck a weak shot in the 74th minute. Ciro Di Campli didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Madama Bianconera. Madama Bianconera's Edmondo Romagnoli played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Felice Spitaleri in the 89th minute of play. 92 minutes into the game, Polenta AFC's Arturo Frezza nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Edmondo Romagnoli made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-0. The home crowd let out a huge roar when the referee blew for the end of the game. Polenta AFC were victorious despite being under pressure from Madama Bianconera for much of the match.