League Play-Off

Stadio Mantova
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Fortunato Alfieri made the kick off which started today's match. In the 7th minute of the match Enrico Colaussi sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Aurelio Bellisario skillfully saved the ball. Aurelio Bellisario took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Biagio Grandis, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Edmondo Battisti fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 12th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Aurelio Bellisario having to interfere. Mantova AFC's Aurelio Bellisario played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Edmondo Battisti in the 16th minute of play. Biagio Marchesani could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 18th minute of the match, but Anselmo Zaino made a huge save. Fortunato Alfieri sent away a hard shot on goal in the 19th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Domenico Fabiani kicked well hit freekick during the 27th minute of the match. When %teams%'s Fortunato Alfieri was free in front of goal, he didn't hesitate to shoot 1-0 just inside the left pole, 30 minutes into the game. Anselmo Zaino was annoyed at himself for letting in the shot. When Pontevigodarzere's Cesare La Marca in the 47th minute got a chance for a shot 47th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Mantova AFC's goalie prevented a goal.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Edmondo Battisti made a kick off. 54 minutes into the match, Mantova AFC's Biagio Marchesani sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Anselmo Zaino narrowly saved just below the crossbar. With 61 minutes on the clock, Alessandro Di Camillo commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. After 61 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Pontevigodarzere! In the 64th minute there was a penalty for Mantova AFC. Arrigo Petroni stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Anselmo Zaino. 2-0. Arrigo Petroni was probably a little too eager to shoot when he, in the 68th played minute, shot the ball from way out. The shot was hard, but the ball flew wide of the goal. 72 minutes into the match, Pontevigodarzere's Biagio Grandis sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Aurelio Bellisario narrowly saved just below the crossbar. A collision led to Mantova AFC getting a freekick after 73 minutes play. Alessandro Minichiello hit a great ball. With a little luck, Mantova AFC's Aurelio Bellisario got control of the ball when Biagio Grandis tried to sneak it across the goal line. Anselmo Zaino showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Biagio Marchesani in the 78th minute of the match. After having played for 81 minutes, Biagio Marchesani managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Mantova AFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Biagio Marchesani 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 83rd minute Fortunato Alfieri shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Anselmo Zaino saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After having played for 85 minutes, Biagio Marchesani managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Mantova AFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Biagio Marchesani was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Anselmo Zaino showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Biagio Marchesani, who was totally free with the ball in the 88th minute. In the 97th minute, Fortunato Alfieri got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Mantova AFC had won after a very even match.