League Play-Off

Stadio Graveglia
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) After having played for 2 minutes, Biagio Preda managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Graveglia FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Biagio Preda was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After a defensive mix-up in Pianodardine FC's zone, Alfredo Caroselli stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Frank Armellini came out of the goal and Alfredo Caroselli tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Antonello De Feo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Camillo Costacurta in the 6th minute of play. Frank Armellini showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Biagio Preda in the 8th minute of the match. 9 minutes into the game, Davide Vasco was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Pianodardine FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Graveglia FC the free kick. The supporters of Graveglia FC booed when Pianodardine FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 9 match minutes in a wonderful position. Davide Vasco didn't get a good kick on the ball. Antonello De Feo stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Camillo Costacurta's shot from short distance in the 17th minute. Arturo Fulgenzi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 20th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Antonello De Feo having to interfere. Arturo Fulgenzi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 22nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. A collision led to Graveglia FC getting a freekick after 23 minutes play. Flavio Vasco hit a great ball. Camillo Costacurta received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 27th minute. Antonello De Feo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After having played for 28 minutes, Biagio Preda managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Graveglia FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Biagio Preda was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Frank Armellini made an important save on a dangerous shot by Alfredo Caroselli in the 30th minute. Daniele Marcon's late challenge caught a Pianodardine FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Daniele Marcon helped the player get up and apologised. Daniele Marcon hit a great freekick 33 minutes into the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Alfredo Caroselli got free with Frank Armellini in the 36th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After a rather tough play, Pianodardine FC's Ettore Checchia got a free kick in the 36th minute. Pianodardine FC's Frank Armellini proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 40th minute of the match, managed to save Pianodardine FC from getting a goal against them. After some fancy dribbling in the 45th minute, Camillo Costacurta managed to get in a good position for a shot. Pianodardine FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Camillo Costacurta was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Antonello De Feo breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Biagio Preda was the one to do the kick off. With an all-out effort, Pianodardine FC's Antonello De Feo threw himself towards the right post 52 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Alessandro Pili, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. If Alfredo Caroselli had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 53rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Alfredo Caroselli sent away a hard shot on goal in the 56th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Biagio Preda in the 57th minute of play forced Pianodardine FC's goalkeeper Frank Armellini to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 58 minutes of play Graveglia FC's Daniele Marcon was too eager in his attempt to stop his opponent and brought him down. With that he got his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. After a rather tough play, Graveglia FC's Daniele Marcon got a free kick in the 59th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 63rd minute, Arturo Fulgenzi managed to get in a good position for a shot. Pianodardine FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Arturo Fulgenzi was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Antonello De Feo breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Arturo Fulgenzi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 65th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 67thth minute of the game Camillo Costacurta who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Graveglia FC's Antonello De Feo was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. The supporters of Pianodardine FC booed when Graveglia FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 67 match minutes in a wonderful position. Flavio Vasco didn't get a good kick on the ball. Antonello De Feo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Camillo Costacurta in the 71st minute of play. If Arturo Fulgenzi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 72nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. If Alfredo Caroselli had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 78th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Alfredo Caroselli sent away a hard shot on goal in the 80th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 81st minute Biagio Preda shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Frank Armellini saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After having played for 83 minutes, Ettore Checchia managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Pianodardine FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Ettore Checchia was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 85 minutes into the match, Adriano Foni had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Antonello De Feo. Graveglia FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Adriano Foni was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-2. Alfredo Caroselli sent away a hard shot on goal in the 89th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Alfredo Caroselli sent away a hard shot on goal in the 91st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Frank Armellini made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alfredo Caroselli in the 94th minute of play. The Pianodardine FC players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.