League Play-Off

Stadio Cogoleto
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) After having played for 10 minutes, Demetrio Ascenzi managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Cogoleto AFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Demetrio Ascenzi was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Alberto De Meis made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Demetrio Ascenzi in the 12th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Merano FC's Davide Alleva got a free kick in the 13th minute. Merano FC's Alberto De Meis proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 16th minute of the match, managed to save Merano FC from getting a goal against them. In the 19th minute, Edmondo Chizzo 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. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Fabrizio Martelli in the 24th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Angelo Giannantonio prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Cogoleto AFC's Angelo Giannantonio played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Fabrizio Martelli in the 26th minute of play. Fabrizio Martelli fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 28th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Angelo Giannantonio having to interfere. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Ciccio Taranto during the 31st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 31st match minute, Cogoleto AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ciccio Taranto to maneuver through the defense. After 37 played minutes Cogoleto AFC got a freekick which was hit by Dennis Negri. Edmondo Chizzo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 47th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Alberto De Meis having to interfere. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Fabrizio Martelli made a kick off. Cogoleto AFC's Demetrio Ascenzi got a good chance for a goal in the 52nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 55th match minute, Cogoleto AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Beppe Caretti to maneuver through the defense. After having played for 58 minutes, Fabrizio Martelli managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Merano FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Fabrizio Martelli was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After 59 played minutes Cogoleto AFC got a freekick which was hit by Aldo Barbanti. Emilio Picca who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 61stth minute tested the skills of Angelo Giannantonio when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Alberto De Meis showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Edmondo Chizzo in the 63rd minute of the match. Alberto De Meis showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Edmondo Chizzo in the 64th minute of the match. Emilio Picca sent away a hard shot on goal in the 67th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 68th minute, Ferruccio Armellini hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When Fabrizio Martelli came up free with the goalie in the 71st minute, the Merano FC 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 Fabrizio Martelli couldn't finish the play. A collision led to Merano FC getting a freekick after 77 minutes play. Emilio Picca hit a great ball. In the 80th minute the ball was on its way in behind Merano FC's goalkeeper Alberto De Meis, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. When Merano FC's Fabrizio Martelli in the 81st minute got a chance for a shot 81st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Cogoleto AFC's goalie prevented a goal. Alberto De Meis showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Demetrio Ascenzi in the 85th minute of the match. Demetrio Ascenzi received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 88th minute. Alberto De Meis tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Augusto Vianello kicked well hit freekick during the 90th minute of the match. Edmondo Chizzo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 93rd minute. Alberto De Meis tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Edmondo Chizzo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 97th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Alberto De Meis having to interfere. The Merano FC players were the happier at the end of the match as they had prevented Cogoleto AFC from taking control. The game ends in a draw.