League Play-Off

San Bonico
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Fabiano Toppi made the kick off which started today's match. Ferdinando Rainaldi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 4th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 6 minutes, Dave Minotti mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the San Bonico FC and the Tre Dei Frati players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of Tre Dei Frati booed when San Bonico FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 6 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dave Minotti didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Fabiano Pardini had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 12th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Achille Marra charged in rather forcefully in the 30th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Achille Marra the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 30th minute, Achille Marra hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 32nd minute, Amerigo Pazienza hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Fabiano Toppi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 35th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Dave Palmieri having to interfere. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Fabiano Toppi in the 37th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Dave Palmieri prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Felice Di Donato sent away a hard shot on goal in the 42nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a defensive mix-up in San Bonico FC's zone, Felice Di Donato stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ettore Marziali came out of the goal and Felice Di Donato tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. If Fabiano Pardini had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 45th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After having played for 47 minutes, Fabiano Pardini managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Tre Dei Frati's supporters crossed their fingers, but Fabiano Pardini was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Fabiano Pardini was the one to do the kick off. Fabiano Toppi blasted a shot towards the goal in the 56th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Dave Palmieri having to make a save. After 57 played minutes Tre Dei Frati got a freekick which was hit by Achille Marra. Fabiano Toppi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 60th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Dave Palmieri having to interfere. Dave Palmieri made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ferdinando Rainaldi in the 62nd minute of play. After having played for 66 minutes, Ferdinando Rainaldi managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. San Bonico FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Ferdinando Rainaldi was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 68th minute, Felice Di Donato made a precise shot to the right of Ettore Marziali. San Bonico FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. 76 minutes into the match, Edmondo Del Monte dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Ettore Marziali, 0-2. In the 80th minute, Felice Di Donato fired away a shot on goal. He put a little to much spin on the ball and sent it just wide of the right post. The supporters of Tre Dei Frati booed when San Bonico FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 84 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dave Minotti didn't get a good kick on the ball. Dave Minotti kicked well hit freekick during the 86th minute of the match. Fabiano Pardini struck a weak shot in the 88th minute. Ettore Marziali didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Tre Dei Frati. In the 93rd minute, Ferdinando Rainaldi 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. The Tre Dei Frati players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.