League Play-Off

Stadio Bromia
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Cristiano Cipollone kicked off to start the match. When Franco Ferrara fell near the penalty area in the 7th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Bromia's protests and gave Franco Ferrara a yellow card for diving instead. Cristiano Selvaggi went to the wrong direction when Alberto Albanesi was taking care of the penalty kick which however missed the goal. Cristiano Selvaggi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Beppe Rocchi in the 13th minute of play. Alfonso Meazza charged in rather forcefully in the 14th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Alfonso Meazza the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Bromia getting a freekick after 14 minutes play. Alfonso Meazza hit a great ball. After a defensive mix-up in Boara Pisani FC's zone, Alfonso Domenghini stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Bianco Caccia came out of the goal and Alfonso Domenghini tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Bianco Caccia showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cristiano Cipollone, who was totally free with the ball in the 27th minute. When the match had gone on for 29 minutes, Cristiano Cipollone took a quick shot and it went in 1-0 without a chance for Bianco Caccia to make any attempt to save it. After a rather tough play, Bromia's Alfonso Berardini got a free kick in the 32nd minute. In the 35th minute, Antonello Berardo got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. After 38 played minutes Bromia got a freekick which was hit by Fausto Menna. Beppe Rocchi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 40th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Cristiano Cipollone in the 42nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Bianco Caccia prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 46th match minute, Boara Pisani FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Fausto Martelli to maneuver through the defense. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Beppe Rocchi to make the kick off. After some fancy dribbling in the 52nd minute, Alfonso Domenghini managed to get in a good position for a shot. Bromia's supporters rose to their feet, but Alfonso Domenghini was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Bianco Caccia breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Boara Pisani FC's Bianco Caccia played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cristiano Cipollone in the 56th minute of play. 57 minutes into the game, Bromia's Alfonso Domenghini nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Bianco Caccia made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-0. Cristiano Selvaggi made a fantastic save in the 65th minute, when Antonello Berardo sent off a good shot on target. In the 68th minute of the match Ciro Vierchowod sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Bianco Caccia skillfully saved the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alfonso Domenghini in the 76th minute of play forced Boara Pisani FC's goalkeeper Bianco Caccia to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 78 played minutes Boara Pisani FC got a freekick which was hit by Cosimo Pennetta. After some fancy dribbling in the 79th minute, Alfonso Domenghini managed to get in a good position for a shot. Bromia's supporters rose to their feet, but Alfonso Domenghini was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Bianco Caccia breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Bianco Caccia showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cristiano Cipollone in the 86th minute of the match. After 89 minutes of play Bromia's Alfonso Berardini 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. A collision led to Bromia getting a freekick after 90 minutes play. Alfonso Berardini hit a great ball. Boara Pisani FC's Beppe Rocchi got a good chance for a goal in the 92nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 94th minute, Boara Pisani FC's Beppe Rocchi ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Cristiano Selvaggi. Cristiano Selvaggi yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 2-1.