League Play-Off

Parucco
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Concetto Fantini made the kick off which started today's match. The supporters of Parucco FC booed when Galluzzo FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 4 match minutes in a wonderful position. Frank Palleschi didn't get a good kick on the ball. Florian Tacconelli fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 9th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ercole Albertosi having to interfere. A hard shot 15 in the game by Amerigo Di Virgilio from a close distance when the talented Beppe Spitaleri managed to make a qualified save. Galluzzo FC's players were relieved. In the 16th minute, Frank Palleschi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Concetto Fantini fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 25th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ercole Albertosi having to interfere. After 26 played minutes Parucco FC got a freekick which was hit by Domenico Pezzi. After having played for 27 minutes, Florian Tacconelli managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Galluzzo FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Florian Tacconelli was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 28 minutes in the game, Florian Tacconelli dribbled his way through the penalty area and after maneuvering past an opponent, drilled a quick shot at the goal. The ball looked like it was going in, but it was hit a bit too hard and flew over the goal. If Concetto Fantini had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 30th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Alexander Lauria recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 35th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Beppe Spitaleri made an important save on a dangerous shot by Amerigo Di Virgilio in the 36th minute. Amerigo Di Virgilio fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 40th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Beppe Spitaleri having to interfere. The audience thought a goal was coming when Amerigo Di Virgilio got free with Beppe Spitaleri in the 44th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

Galluzzo FC's Beppe Spitaleri played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alexander Lauria in the 52nd minute of play. After a rather tough play, Galluzzo FC's Corrado Donadoni got a free kick in the 52nd minute. Alexander Lauria fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 53rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Beppe Spitaleri having to interfere. Parucco FC's Alexander Lauria got a good chance for a goal in the 55th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After 59 minutes, Florian Tacconelli made it 0-1 with a short kick to the right side. Parucco FC's Ercole Albertosi tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Florian Tacconelli sent away a hard shot on goal in the 64th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Alexander Lauria received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 67th minute. Beppe Spitaleri tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After having played for 69 minutes, Alexander Lauria managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Parucco FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Alexander Lauria was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 71st minute, Alexander Lauria left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Parucco FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-1. In the 74th match minute, Galluzzo FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Corrado Donadoni to maneuver through the defense. 78 minutes into the game, Parucco FC's Domenico Pezzi nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Beppe Spitaleri made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-1. Florian Tacconelli could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 83rd minute of the match, but Ercole Albertosi made a huge save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Concetto Fantini in the 84th minute of play forced Parucco FC's goalkeeper Ercole Albertosi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 93rd minute, Amedeo Falcioni ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Beppe Spitaleri was frozen by the shot and now it was 3-1. Parucco FC's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.