League Play-Off

Villaricca
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Edoardo Matteucci took the kick off in the first half of the match. Elia Malinconico's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Florian Basile read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 4th minute of play. Florian Basile showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Edoardo Matteucci, who was totally free with the ball in the 7th minute. In the 8th minute Elia Malinconico shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Florian Basile saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 10th minute, Villaricca's Augusto Ruscitti dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-0. If Enzo Pili had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 14th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Augusto Ruscitti had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 17th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 22ndth minute of the game Augusto Ruscitti who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Zelarino AFC's Bernardo Tullio was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Edoardo Matteucci blasted a shot towards the goal in the 28th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Florian Basile having to make a save. After 29 played minutes Villaricca got a freekick which was hit by Carter Di Cesare. 32 minutes into the game, Alfonso Piccoli was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Villaricca's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Zelarino AFC the free kick. In the 32nd match minute, Villaricca was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alfonso Piccoli to maneuver through the defense. 34 minutes into the game, Edoardo Matteucci cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Florian Basile was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. After a defensive mix-up in Villaricca's zone, Edoardo Matteucci stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Florian Basile came out of the goal and Edoardo Matteucci tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After a rather tough play, Villaricca's Carter Di Cesare got a free kick in the 39th minute. Florian Basile took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Elia Malinconico, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 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 players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Augusto Ruscitti stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. 52 minutes into the game, Edoardo Matteucci was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Zelarino AFC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Villaricca the free kick. After a rather tough play, Zelarino AFC's Edoardo Matteucci got a free kick in the 52nd minute. Carter Di Cesare took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 56th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Bernardo Tullio. Zelarino AFC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. If Enzo Pili had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 58th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. A collision led to Villaricca getting a freekick after 64 minutes play. Daniele Di Maio hit a great ball. Bernardo Tullio made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Augusto Ruscitti in the 72nd minute of play. In the 75th minute, Franco Strazzabosco hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Franco Gelsomini kicked well hit freekick during the 76th minute of the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Elia Malinconico got free with Florian Basile in the 78th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Enzo Pili kicked well hit freekick during the 80th minute of the match. Enzo Pili recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 82nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 91st minute Edoardo Matteucci shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Florian Basile saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Edoardo Matteucci fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 94th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Florian Basile having to interfere. Jeers came from both ends of the stadium when the final whistle went. Neither team had looked impressive and the draw seeemd a fair result.