League Play-Off

San Michele
Spectators: 33 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) An unexpectedly hard shot by Fortunato Barillari in the 3rd minute of play forced San Michele's goalkeeper Alberigo Ciccarelli to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Alex Bucciarelli came up free with the goalie in the 5th minute, the Piovega 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 Alex Bucciarelli couldn't finish the play. 7 minutes into the game, San Michele's Demetrio Federici nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Edoardo Petrocchi made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. After 11 played minutes Piovega FC got a freekick which was hit by Claudio Musacchio. The audience was convinced that Fortunato Barillari's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Alberigo Ciccarelli was relentless in the 17th minute of the game. In the 19thth minute of the game Alex Bucciarelli who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but San Michele's Alberigo Ciccarelli was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After 20 played minutes San Michele got a freekick which was hit by Ciro Ruggeri. The supporters of Piovega FC booed when San Michele was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 21 match minutes in a wonderful position. Carter Pasin didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 22nd minute of the match Beppe Pellecchia shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Alberigo Ciccarelli showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Alberigo Ciccarelli showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fortunato Barillari, who was totally free with the ball in the 24th minute. Edoardo Petrocchi made an important save on a dangerous shot by Demetrio Federici in the 27th minute. Fortunato Barillari sent away a hard shot on goal in the 30th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Domenico Salemme recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 33rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Edoardo Petrocchi made an important save on a dangerous shot by Demetrio Federici in the 40th minute. 43 minutes into the match, San Michele's goal looked a bit too open when Fortunato Barillari came free, but Alberigo Ciccarelli reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Piovega FC's Edoardo Petrocchi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Domenico Salemme in the 47th minute of play.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Domenico Salemme made a kick off. When the match clock showed 53 minutes, the score became 1-1 when Alex Bucciarelli sped through San Michele's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Alberigo Ciccarelli. Demetrio Federici fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 60th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Edoardo Petrocchi having to interfere. Edoardo Petrocchi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Domenico Salemme, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 64 minutes into the game, Fortunato Barillari recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Alberigo Ciccarelli. Fortunato Barillari showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-2. 70 minutes into the match, Piovega FC's goal looked a bit too open when Domenico Salemme came free, but Edoardo Petrocchi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Alberigo Ciccarelli came out of the goal in the 77th minute to try and stop a shot by Piovega FC's Alex Bucciarelli. But to his dismay, Alex Bucciarelli quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-3. In the 83rd minute of the match, Fortunato Barillari tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Alberigo Ciccarelli saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. After a defensive mix-up in San Michele's zone, Fortunato Barillari stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Alberigo Ciccarelli came out of the goal and Fortunato Barillari tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Alex Bucciarelli sent away a hard shot on goal in the 91st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Demetrio Federici had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 94th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Piovega FC had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.