League Play-Off

Albereto
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Ciro Del Giudice fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 3rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Alfredo Nicolai having to interfere. 7 minutes into the match, Noverasco AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Cosimo Cordone came free, but Christian Fagnani reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Albereto's Alfredo Nicolai played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Emanuele Bottaro in the 13th minute of play. Christian Fagnani showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cosimo Cordone, who was totally free with the ball in the 15th minute. Bruno Lucentini sent away a hard shot on goal in the 17th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Bruno Lucentini received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 20th minute. Christian Fagnani tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Cosimo Cordone in the 21st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Christian Fagnani prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Fausto Testi kicked well hit freekick during the 23rd minute of the match. After 28 minutes, Alfredo Uguccioni mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Albereto and the Noverasco AFC players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 29 played minutes Albereto got a freekick which was hit by Alfredo Uguccioni. 30 minutes into the match, Albereto's goal looked a bit too open when Emanuele Bottaro came free, but Alfredo Nicolai reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 32 minutes into the match, Albereto's goal looked a bit too open when Alfonso Piccirilli came free, but Alfredo Nicolai reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 39th minute, Ciro Faccio hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Emanuele Bottaro struck a weak shot in the 41st minute. Alfredo Nicolai didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Noverasco AFC. If Bruno Lucentini had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 43rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Bruno Lucentini 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. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The wind increased when Alfonso Piccirilli made the kick off in the second half. In the 52nd minute of the match Fausto Testi sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Christian Fagnani skillfully saved the ball. Cosimo Cordone sent away a hard shot on goal in the 57th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Christian Fagnani took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cosimo Cordone, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Alfonso Piccirilli blasted a shot towards the goal in the 63rd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Alfredo Nicolai having to make a save. Christian Fagnani showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cosimo Cordone in the 66th minute of the match. The supporters of Albereto booed when Noverasco AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 68 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alex Domina didn't get a good kick on the ball. 74 minutes into the match, Albereto's goalkeeper Alfredo Nicolai had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Alfonso Piccirilli. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Emanuele Bottaro in the 75th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Alfredo Nicolai saved Albereto from getting behind. When the match had gone on for 79 minutes, Alfonso Piccirilli took a quick shot and it went in 0-1 without a chance for Alfredo Nicolai to make any attempt to save it. Bruno Lucentini fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 82nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Christian Fagnani having to interfere. A collision led to Noverasco AFC getting a freekick after 83 minutes play. Ercole Rossini hit a great ball. After 92 played minutes Noverasco AFC got a freekick which was hit by Augusto Cavallucci. After 93 played minutes, Albereto's Cristiano Marinetti shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Christian Fagnani came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Albereto reached it. In the 95thth minute of the game Cosimo Cordone who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Noverasco AFC's Christian Fagnani was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Noverasco AFC eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.