League Play-Off

Tortiano
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Florian Gaudino started the match with the kick off. Amos Di Fazio showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Attilio Giordano, who was totally free with the ball in the 2nd minute. 9 minutes into the match, Florian Gaudino notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of Tortiano AFC's Federico Picozzi. Federico Picozzi was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Attilio Giordano fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 13th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Amos Di Fazio having to interfere. With a little luck, Grecciano AFC's Amos Di Fazio got control of the ball when Bernardo Cannata tried to sneak it across the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Florian Gaudino in the 17th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Federico Picozzi saved Tortiano AFC from getting behind. When Grecciano AFC's Florian Gaudino in 21 game minutes managed to cut through with the ball in front of the goal, only having to shoot. Federico Picozzi guarding the goal like a pit bull was extremely focused and managed to reach the ball just by the crossbar before it went in. Grecciano AFC's Amos Di Fazio played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Attilio Giordano in the 23rd minute of play. With a little luck, Grecciano AFC's Amos Di Fazio got control of the ball when Bernardo Cannata tried to sneak it across the goal line. Anfilogino Prisco blasted a shot towards the goal in the 29th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Federico Picozzi having to make a save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Attilio Giordano in the 37th minute of play forced Grecciano AFC's goalkeeper Amos Di Fazio to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Grecciano AFC's zone, Attilio Giordano stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Amos Di Fazio came out of the goal and Attilio Giordano tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. An unexpected shot in the 41st minute by Attilio Giordano got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. Amos Di Fazio made an important save on a dangerous shot by Bernardo Cannata in the 47th minute. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-2 lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Attilio Giordano to strike the kick off in the second half. Bernardo Cannata sent away a hard shot on goal in the 53rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Bernardo Cannata sent away a hard shot on goal in the 60th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 67th minute, Eugenio Trasatti hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Amos Di Fazio took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Attilio Giordano, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of Tortiano AFC booed when Grecciano AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 70 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alfonso Muto didn't get a good kick on the ball. Attilio Giordano's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Amos Di Fazio read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 75th minute of play. In the 77th minute, Attilio Giordano left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Tortiano AFC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-2. Florian Gaudino struck a weak shot in the 83rd minute. Federico Picozzi didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Grecciano AFC. Florian Gaudino might have been able to make a better finish in the 87th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Federico Picozzi. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Florian Gaudino ran back to his position shaking his head.