League Play-Off

Cogoleto
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Augusto Di Berardino made the kick off which started today's match. Federico Cannata sent away a hard shot on goal in the 4th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 6th minute, Emanuele Bussi made a precise shot to the right of Cristiano Malvezzi. Ghezzano's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-0. In the 18th minute, Augusto Di Berardino left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Ghezzano fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-1. The audience thought a goal was coming when Emanuele Bussi got free with Cristiano Malvezzi in the 22nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Eraldo Porro hit a great freekick 23 minutes into the match. Ghezzano's Cristiano Malvezzi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Federico Cannata in the 24th minute of play. A collision led to Cogoleto AFC getting a freekick after 26 minutes play. Federico Cannata hit a great ball. Ghezzano's Augusto Di Berardino got a good chance for a goal in the 29th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. With 41 minutes on the clock, Damiano Cavanna commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 40th minute of the game. One of Cogoleto AFC:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Ghezzano:s goal. Florian Lopez shot the penalty kick right outside the post. Emiliano Colle kicked well hit freekick during the 45th minute of the match. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-1.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Emanuele Bussi stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. 54 minutes into the match, Fedele Senatore dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Emiliano Ciscato, 2-2. When Franco Baresi fell near the penalty area in the 57th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Ghezzano's protests and gave Franco Baresi a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Ghezzano booed when Cogoleto AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 59 match minutes in a wonderful position. Federico De Bonis didn't get a good kick on the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 61st minute, Fedele Senatore managed to get in a good position for a shot. Ghezzano's supporters rose to their feet, but Fedele Senatore was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Emiliano Ciscato breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 63 minutes into the match, Ghezzano's Augusto Di Berardino sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Emiliano Ciscato narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Augusto Di Berardino fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 72nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Emiliano Ciscato having to interfere. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Arrigo Palmieri during the 77th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Arrigo Palmieri kicked well hit freekick during the 77th minute of the match. Fedele Senatore's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Emiliano Ciscato read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 78th minute of play. 80 minutes into the match, Cogoleto AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Augusto Di Berardino came free, but Emiliano Ciscato reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Augusto Di Berardino in the 84th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Emiliano Ciscato prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Augusto Di Berardino fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 87th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Emiliano Ciscato having to interfere. Fedele Senatore sent away a hard shot on goal in the 93rd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. After 94 played minutes Cogoleto AFC got a freekick which was hit by Emiliano Colle. Fedele Senatore sent away a hard shot on goal in the 97th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The second half was just like the first, even and exciting. The match ended in a draw.