League Play-Off

Stadio Pioltello
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Pioltello's Alvise Marziali started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. After 4 played minutes San Bonico AFC got a freekick which was hit by Donato Bonanni. 5 minutes into the match, Aurelio Fortunato sent off a long shot that looked like it was going straight into the goal, but because Alfredo Selvaggi threw himself in his full length he managed to grip the ball by the left post, and there was no goal for Aurelio Fortunato this time. 6 minutes into the game, Eraldo Pazienza was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. San Bonico AFC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Pioltello the free kick. After a rather tough play, San Bonico AFC's Eraldo Pazienza got a free kick in the 6th minute. 7 minutes into the match, San Bonico AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Alvise Marziali came free, but Alfredo Selvaggi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. If Fedele Scandella had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 12th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 14 minutes into the match, Fulvio Caporale notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of Pioltello's Fulvio Ferri. Fulvio Ferri was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. With a little luck, San Bonico AFC's Alfredo Selvaggi got control of the ball when Carter De Sanctis tried to sneak it across the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Fedele Scandella in the 23rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Fulvio Ferri saved Pioltello from getting behind. San Bonico AFC's Fedele Scandella got a good chance for a goal in the 26th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Fedele Scandella's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Fulvio Ferri read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 28th minute of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Damiano Iannotti during the 36th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Diego Mannucci kicked well hit freekick during the 39th minute of the match. Alfredo Selvaggi was a little too slow when Alvise Marziali got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 43rd minute. The score was now 1-1. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

Alberto Colle kicked well hit freekick during the 56th minute of the match. Thanks to San Bonico AFC's goalie finding himself so far out he could grab the ball Aurelio Fortunato tried to make a shot after getting passed the defense. Alfredo Selvaggi seemed to really have strength and confidence after that save. In the 64thth minute of the game Alvise Marziali who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but San Bonico AFC's Alfredo Selvaggi was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 69 minutes into the game, Fulvio Caporale cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-2. Fulvio Ferri was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Fulvio Ferri took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Fedele Scandella, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. San Bonico AFC's Eraldo Pazienza got his second yellow card of the match in the 78th minute. The referee ordered Eraldo Pazienza off the ground. In the 80th minute, Alvise Marziali made a precise shot to the right of Alfredo Selvaggi. San Bonico AFC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-2. In the 83rd minute, Alvise Marziali made a precise shot to the right of Alfredo Selvaggi. San Bonico AFC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 3-2. Carter De Sanctis received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 88th minute. Alfredo Selvaggi tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Alfredo Selvaggi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Carter De Sanctis, who was totally free with the ball in the 90th minute. The home crowd let out a huge roar when the referee blew for the end of the game. Pioltello were victorious despite being under pressure from San Bonico AFC for much of the match.