League Play-Off

Genova
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Demetrio Tullio got the match started through his kick off. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Enzo Conti during the 4th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 4 played minutes Genova AFC got a freekick which was hit by Enzo Conti. With a little luck, Geo's Donato Loreto got control of the ball when Eugenio Fava tried to sneak it across the goal line. Corrado Mei hit a great freekick 10 minutes into the match. In the 24th match minute, Geo was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Fabio Di Filippo to maneuver through the defense. Donato Loreto showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Demetrio Tullio, who was totally free with the ball in the 27th minute. In the 29th minute of the match Fulvio Galliani shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Aurelio Marulli showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Genova AFC's zone, Antonello Lorenzi stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Aurelio Marulli came out of the goal and Antonello Lorenzi tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Genova AFC's Aurelio Marulli played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Francesco Anastasi in the 34th minute of play. Donato Loreto showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Demetrio Tullio, who was totally free with the ball in the 36th minute. Donato Loreto made an important save on a dangerous shot by Eugenio Fava in the 37th minute. 38 minutes into the match, Geo's goal looked a bit too open when Demetrio Tullio came free, but Donato Loreto reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Aurelio Marulli took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Antonello Lorenzi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Francesco Anastasi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 41st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Aurelio Marulli having to interfere. 47 minutes into the match, Genova AFC's Demetrio Tullio sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Donato Loreto narrowly saved just below the crossbar.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Antonello Lorenzi to strike the kick off in the second half. The supporters of Genova AFC booed when Geo was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 51 match minutes in a wonderful position. Corrado Mei didn't get a good kick on the ball. Donato Loreto took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Eugenio Fava, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Aurelio Marulli made a fantastic save in the 58th minute, when Francesco Anastasi sent off a good shot on target. Cosimo Pezzella took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 61st minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Donato Loreto. Geo's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Corrado Mei hit a great freekick 61 minutes into the match. In the 68th minute, Demetrio Tullio ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Donato Loreto was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-0. Eugenio Fava received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 73rd minute. Donato Loreto tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Demetrio Tullio struck a weak shot in the 75th minute. Donato Loreto didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Genova AFC. Donato Loreto took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Demetrio Tullio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a defensive mix-up in Genova AFC's zone, Francesco Anastasi stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Aurelio Marulli came out of the goal and Francesco Anastasi tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Antonello Lorenzi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 87th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Eugenio Fava recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 93rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The Genova AFC fans cheered their team off the field, for while Geo had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.