League Play-Off

Stadio Gazzata
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Damiano Rinaldi got the match started through his kick off. In the 2nd match minute, Sessarego FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ercole Quadrini to maneuver through the defense. If Ercole Quadrini had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 12th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Felice Toccaceli took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ercole Quadrini, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 17th minute, Daniele Saturno left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Sessarego FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. 20 minutes into the match, Sessarego FC's goalkeeper Fausto Ferreri had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Daniele Santacroce. Fausto Ferreri was out of position in the 22 minute of play, and Damiano Rinaldi capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Damiano Rinaldi really showed his touch with that goal: 1-1. If Damiano Rinaldi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 26th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Dino Larizza kicked well hit freekick during the 30th minute of the match. 33 minutes into the match, Gazzata FC's goal looked a bit too open when Daniele Saturno came free, but Felice Toccaceli reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Felice Toccaceli showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ercole Quadrini, who was totally free with the ball in the 34th minute. Daniele Saturno sent away a hard shot on goal in the 36th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 39th minute Ercole Quadrini shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Felice Toccaceli saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Sessarego FC's Fausto Ferreri proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 45th minute of the match, managed to save Sessarego FC from getting a goal against them. After the first half Sessarego FC were leading 1-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Daniele Saturno to make the kick off. The supporters of Sessarego FC booed when Gazzata FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 52 match minutes in a wonderful position. Damiano Ramundo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Felice Toccaceli made a fantastic save in the 54th minute, when Ercole Quadrini sent off a good shot on target. Daniele Santacroce sent away a hard shot on goal in the 56th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After some fancy dribbling in the 58th minute, Daniele Saturno managed to get in a good position for a shot. Sessarego FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Daniele Saturno was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Felice Toccaceli breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 60 minutes into the game, Amerigo Pasin was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Sessarego FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Gazzata FC the free kick. In the 60th minute, Amerigo Pasin hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Daniele Saturno sent away a hard shot on goal in the 69th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Ercole Quadrini struck a weak shot in the 71st minute. Felice Toccaceli didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Sessarego FC. Felice Toccaceli showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Daniele Saturno, who was totally free with the ball in the 73rd minute. Ercole Quadrini sent away a hard shot on goal in the 75th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Ercole Quadrini recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 83rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 87 minutes into the game, Alberigo Baciadonne was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Sessarego FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Gazzata FC the free kick. After a rather tough play, Sessarego FC's Alberigo Baciadonne got a free kick in the 88th minute. 93 minutes into the match, Gazzata FC's goalkeeper Felice Toccaceli had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Ercole Quadrini. After 94 played minutes Gazzata FC got a freekick which was hit by Antonello Foni. In the 95th minute, Daniele Santacroce hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Ercole Quadrini recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 97th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Daniele Saturno received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 97th minute. Felice Toccaceli tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Sessarego FC's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.