League Play-Off

Stadio Mirazzano
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Alex Andreozzi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Francesco Prato in the 4th minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Valenzano's zone, Francesco Prato stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Alex Andreozzi came out of the goal and Francesco Prato tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 19 minutes into the game, Davide Cipolla cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Amedeo Oddi was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. After a rather tough play, Mirazzano's Amedeo Sacchetti got a free kick in the 25th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Francesco Prato in the 31st minute of play forced Valenzano's goalkeeper Alex Andreozzi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A collision led to Mirazzano getting a freekick after 35 minutes play. Amos Vanni hit a great ball. 36 minutes into the match, Valenzano's Fulvio Pomponio broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Fulvio Trombatore during the 38th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Amedeo Sacchetti fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 40th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Alex Andreozzi having to interfere. In the 41st minute Francesco Prato shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Alex Andreozzi saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Amedeo Sacchetti sent away a hard shot on goal in the 45th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Fulvio Trombatore was shown his second yellow card after 48 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-1.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Francesco Prato was the one to do the kick off. Alberigo Stumpo struck a weak shot in the 53rd minute. Amedeo Oddi didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Valenzano. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Francesco Prato in the 55th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Alex Andreozzi saved Valenzano from getting behind. Amedeo Sacchetti sent away a hard shot on goal in the 58th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Amedeo Sacchetti came up free with the goalie in the 61st minute, the Mirazzano 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 Amedeo Sacchetti couldn't finish the play. After 62 played minutes Valenzano got a freekick which was hit by Federico Volta. Alberigo Stumpo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 68th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Francesco Prato in the 72nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Alex Andreozzi prevented the ball from getting in the gole. With a little luck, Mirazzano's Amedeo Oddi got control of the ball when Alberigo Stumpo tried to sneak it across the goal line. 75 minutes into the game, Mirazzano's Amedeo Sacchetti nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Alex Andreozzi made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. Alberigo Stumpo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 81st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Alex Andreozzi stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Amedeo Sacchetti's shot from short distance in the 83rd minute. Davide Cipolla's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Amedeo Oddi read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 86th minute of play. When Alfredo Ferrario fell near the penalty area in the 87th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Mirazzano's protests and gave Alfredo Ferrario a yellow card for diving instead. Emilio Tedeschi hit a great freekick 92 minutes into the match. After recieving a nice pass, Valenzano's Fulvio Pomponio tried to score from far away in the 93rd minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. The second half was just like the first, even and exciting. The match ended in a draw.