League Play-Off

Stadio Sopramonte
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Adriano Di Domenico took the kick off in the first half of the match. Arturo Flamini showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alessio Monaco, who was totally free with the ball in the 3rd minute. Ercole Catini walked up to take care of the penalty kick. He was aiming for the top corner, but the ball went just outside the post. Sopramonte AFC's Arturo Flamini played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Arturo Bianchini in the 13th minute of play. 14 minutes into the game, Fausto Palmisano was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Sopramonte AFC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Novare FC the free kick. After a rather tough play, Sopramonte AFC's Fausto Palmisano got a free kick in the 14th minute. Antonio Michelini who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 16thth minute tested the skills of Aurelio Pasquarelli when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Arturo Bianchini in the 21st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Arturo Flamini prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 28th minute the ball was on its way in behind Sopramonte AFC's goalkeeper Arturo Flamini, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. With a little luck, Novare FC's Aurelio Pasquarelli got control of the ball when Antonio Michelini tried to sneak it across the goal line. When Antonio Michelini came up free with the goalie in the 32nd minute, the Sopramonte AFC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Antonio Michelini couldn't finish the play. Aurelio Pasquarelli made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Adriano Di Domenico in the 34th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Arturo Bianchini in the 39th minute of play forced Sopramonte AFC's goalkeeper Arturo Flamini to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Franco Tuzzolino in the 42nd minute of play forced Sopramonte AFC's goalkeeper Arturo Flamini to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A collision led to Novare FC getting a freekick after 46 minutes play. Filippo Pierdomenico hit a great ball. In the 47th minute, Ercole Catini sent off a long shot on goal, but the shot was nowhere near the goal and Novare FC's Aurelio Pasquarelli didn't even have to move. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The wind increased when Franco Tuzzolino made the kick off in the second half. Antonio Michelini 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. Aurelio Pasquarelli stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Antonio Michelini's shot from short distance in the 61st minute. Aurelio Pasquarelli showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Adriano Di Domenico, who was totally free with the ball in the 65th minute. Aurelio Pasquarelli showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Adriano Di Domenico, who was totally free with the ball in the 67th minute. A collision led to Novare FC getting a freekick after 67 minutes play. Ciro De Santis hit a great ball. After a rather tough play, Sopramonte AFC's Fausto Palmisano got a free kick in the 70th minute. After some careless play in the Sopramonte AFC defense, Franco Tuzzolino kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Arturo Flamini. The Sopramonte AFC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Arturo Flamini should have stopped the shot. When Franco Tuzzolino came up free with the goalie in the 76th minute, the Novare FC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Franco Tuzzolino couldn't finish the play. If Antonio Michelini had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 80th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Arturo Bianchini came free with the goalkeeper in the 83rd minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Arturo Flamini could save by the left post. 88 minutes into the match, Novare FC's goal looked a bit too open when Antonio Michelini came free, but Aurelio Pasquarelli reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Arturo Bianchini sent away a hard shot on goal in the 90th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The supporters of Novare FC booed when Sopramonte AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 95 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ercole Catini didn't get a good kick on the ball. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Novare FC walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.