League Play-Off

Arcore
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Bruno Pelusi kicked off to start the match. Edoardo Teodori fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 4th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ciccio Restaino having to interfere. 8 minutes into the game, Edoardo Teodori cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Ciccio Restaino was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 11 minutes into the game, Flavio Bussi was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Invrea's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Arcore FC the free kick. Flavio Bussi kicked well hit freekick during the 11th minute of the match. 14 minutes into the match, Invrea's goal looked a bit too open when Fabrizio Macchione came free, but Bruno Pittelli reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After having played for 24 minutes, Emanuele Taurino managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Arcore FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Emanuele Taurino was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Emanuele Taurino fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 26th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Bruno Pittelli having to interfere. If Edoardo Teodori had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 27th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 29 minutes into the match, Edoardo Teodori had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Ciccio Restaino. Arcore FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Edoardo Teodori was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-2. After some fancy dribbling in the 32nd minute, Edoardo Teodori managed to get in a good position for a shot. Invrea's supporters rose to their feet, but Edoardo Teodori was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ciccio Restaino breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Claudio Faccio kicked well hit freekick during the 35th minute of the match. The supporters of Arcore FC booed when Invrea was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 40 match minutes in a wonderful position. Frank Lemme didn't get a good kick on the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Amos Di Camillo got free with Bruno Pittelli in the 41st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After some fancy dribbling in the 43rd minute, Bruno Pelusi managed to get in a good position for a shot. Invrea's supporters rose to their feet, but Bruno Pelusi was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ciccio Restaino breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Bruno Pelusi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 46th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-2.

52 minutes into the game, Emanuele Taurino cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-2. Bruno Pittelli was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Bruno Pittelli made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Fabrizio Macchione in the 61st minute of play. Edoardo Teodori sent away a hard shot on goal in the 63rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Edoardo Teodori fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 69th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ciccio Restaino having to interfere. A collision led to Invrea getting a freekick after 78 minutes play. Bruno Pelusi hit a great ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Edoardo Teodori got free with Ciccio Restaino in the 85th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Ciccio Restaino made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bruno Pelusi in the 90th minute of play. Ciccio Restaino stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Bruno Pelusi's shot from short distance in the 91st minute. Edoardo Teodori could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 93rd minute of the match, but Ciccio Restaino made a huge save. Fabrizio Macchione recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 96th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Invrea had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.