League Play-Off

Stadio Casavatore
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Biagio Scalia got the match started through his kick off. Cesare Bozzelli kicked well hit freekick during the 7th minute of the match. Emanuele Lalli fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 11th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Alvaro Melchiorre having to interfere. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Ernesto Santarelli during the 16th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Ernesto Santarelli kicked well hit freekick during the 17th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Casavatore FC's Alberigo Federici got a free kick in the 17th minute. The goalkeeper, Alvaro Melchiorre, was totally fooled by Casavatore FC's Bruno Marzo, who 21 minutes into the game made a penalty shot that went in on the goalkeeper's left side. In the last second Alvaro Melchiorre throw himself and got hold of the ball when Ermanno Toschi in the 25thth minute from his position got away a shot towards the right post. Ernesto Santarelli was shown his second yellow card after 40 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. After a rather tough play, Spre AFC's Ernesto Santarelli got a free kick in the 40th minute. Ermanno Evani recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 48th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Emanuele Lalli made a kick off. In the 56th minute the ball was on its way in behind Spre AFC's goalkeeper Alvaro Melchiorre, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The audience thought a goal was coming when Ermanno Evani got free with Alvaro Basso in the 58th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alberigo Federici in the 62nd minute of play forced Spre AFC's goalkeeper Alvaro Melchiorre to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 62 played minutes Spre AFC got a freekick which was hit by Cesare Bozzelli. Ermanno Evani struck a weak shot in the 66th minute. Alvaro Basso didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Spre AFC. Emanuele Lalli blasted a shot towards the goal in the 70th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Alvaro Melchiorre having to make a save. 73 minutes into the game, Emanuele Lalli cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-1. Alvaro Melchiorre was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 77 minutes into the game, Cesare Bozzelli was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Spre AFC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Casavatore FC the free kick. After a rather tough play, Spre AFC's Cesare Bozzelli got a free kick in the 77th minute. Alberigo Federici sent away a hard shot on goal in the 79th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 80th match minute, Spre AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Biagio Scalia to maneuver through the defense. Emanuele Lalli recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 84th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Alberigo Federici sent away a hard shot on goal in the 90th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. For all the effort they put into the match, the Spre AFC players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Casavatore FC.