League Play-Off

Chiappino
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Franco Cruciani kicked off to start the match. When Rastignano's Demetrio Gerola in the 4th minute got a chance for a shot 4th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Chiappino's goalie prevented a goal. After 5 played minutes Chiappino got a freekick which was hit by Alvaro Santini. In the 6th minute Fabio Sessa shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Dario Di Meo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 14th match minute, Rastignano was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Camillo Pompilio to maneuver through the defense. In the 15th minute of the match Alfonso Pasinati sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Ennio Fata skillfully saved the ball. Franco Cruciani received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 16th minute. Ennio Fata tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 21st minute of the match Enzo Demaria sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Dario Di Meo skillfully saved the ball. Demetrio Gerola received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 24th minute. Dario Di Meo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Comunardo Damiani might have been able to make a better finish in the 26th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Dario Di Meo. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Comunardo Damiani ran back to his position shaking his head. 29 minutes into the match, Rastignano's goal looked a bit too open when Franco Cruciani came free, but Ennio Fata reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ennio Fata made an important save on a dangerous shot by Alessio Toto in the 34th minute. In the 36th play minute Enzo Chelodi came free and shot an unsuspected shot which went into goal from the right pole behind a surprised Ennio Fata. 1-0. When Arturo Aversano fell near the penalty area in the 40th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Rastignano's protests and gave Arturo Aversano a yellow card for diving instead. In the 40th match minute, Rastignano was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Arturo Aversano to maneuver through the defense. In the 41st minute of the match Alfonso Pasinati sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Ennio Fata skillfully saved the ball. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 1-0 at half-time.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Comunardo Damiani to make the kick off. Demetrio Gerola in the 57thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Dario Di Meo, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Demetrio Gerola could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 59th minute of the match, but Dario Di Meo made a huge save. In the 60th minute, Enzo Demaria hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Fabio Sessa kicked well hit freekick during the 61st minute of the match. In the 63rd minute of the match Alfonso Pasinati sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Ennio Fata skillfully saved the ball. After having played for 66 minutes, Comunardo Damiani managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Rastignano's supporters crossed their fingers, but Comunardo Damiani was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Franco Cruciani might have been able to make a better finish in the 72nd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Ennio Fata. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Franco Cruciani ran back to his position shaking his head. Arturo Aversano got his second yellow card in the match during the 73rd minute which meant that he had to leave the ground. In the 75th minute of the match Alfonso Pasinati sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Ennio Fata skillfully saved the ball. With a little luck, Chiappino's Dario Di Meo got control of the ball when Comunardo Damiani tried to sneak it across the goal line. Demetrio Gerola who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 80thth minute tested the skills of Dario Di Meo when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Rastignano's Fabio Vitucci got a good chance for a goal in the 80th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After a rather tough play, Chiappino's Fabiano Aversa got a free kick in the 81st minute. In the 84th minute Franco Cruciani shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ennio Fata saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When Enzo Chelodi came up free with the goalie in the 87th minute, the Chiappino 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 Enzo Chelodi couldn't finish the play. Enzo Chelodi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 89th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. 95 minutes into the match, Enzo Chelodi had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Ennio Fata. Rastignano's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Enzo Chelodi was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-0. Rastignano's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.