League Play-Off

Zambana Nuova
Spectators: 33 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Anselmo Bardella made the kick off which started today's match. Saverio Gergori kicked well hit freekick during the 2nd minute of the match. Torrazza FC's Demetrio Filippini played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Fedele Scibilia in the 5th minute of play. Enrico Tartaglia didn't succeed to prevent the ball from going into goal when Torrazza FC's Anselmo Bardella shot an unexpected shot in the crossbar's under edge and made 0-1 in the ordered_time% minute. Anselmo Bardella blasted a shot towards the goal in the 10th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Enrico Tartaglia having to make a save. 10 minutes into the game, Anselmo Bardella cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-2. Enrico Tartaglia was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 16th minute Adriano Cesaroni shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Demetrio Filippini saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Zambana Nuova's Enrico Tartaglia played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Anselmo Bardella in the 17th minute of play. Torrazza FC's Demetrio Filippini proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 21st minute of the match, managed to save Torrazza FC from getting a goal against them. Enrico Tartaglia stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Anselmo Bardella's shot from short distance in the 26th minute. 31 minutes into the game, Carter Pacella cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-2. Demetrio Filippini was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Kristopher Powell sent away a hard shot on goal in the 34th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Carter Pacella during the 36th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 36 played minutes Zambana Nuova got a freekick which was hit by Carter Pacella. A collision led to Zambana Nuova getting a freekick after 45 minutes play. Fedele Scibilia hit a great ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Anselmo Bardella in the 46th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Enrico Tartaglia saved Zambana Nuova from getting behind.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Fedele Scibilia made a kick off. Kristopher Powell received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 51st minute. Enrico Tartaglia tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Torrazza FC were furious when Amedeo Padula was red carded, 54 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. The referee gave Zambana Nuova a penalty, 56 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Edmondo Ballerini, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of Torrazza FC's Demetrio Filippini. 2-2. After 60 played minutes Zambana Nuova got a freekick which was hit by Carter Pacella. After some fancy dribbling in the 62nd minute, Carter Pacella managed to get in a good position for a shot. Zambana Nuova's supporters rose to their feet, but Carter Pacella was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Demetrio Filippini breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Through an outstanding action, after 65 minutes, Enrico Tartaglia successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. In the 68th match minute, Zambana Nuova was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Eugenio Martelli to maneuver through the defense. With a little luck, Zambana Nuova's Enrico Tartaglia got control of the ball when Anselmo Bardella tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 71st minute Anselmo Bardella shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Enrico Tartaglia saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 73rdth minute of the game Carter Pacella who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Torrazza FC's Demetrio Filippini was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Enrico Tartaglia made a fantastic save in the 79th minute, when Kristopher Powell sent off a good shot on target. 88 minutes into the match, Zambana Nuova's goal looked a bit too open when Anselmo Bardella came free, but Enrico Tartaglia reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Fedele Scibilia struck a weak shot in the 90th minute. Demetrio Filippini didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Zambana Nuova. After a defensive mix-up in Zambana Nuova's zone, Anselmo Bardella stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Enrico Tartaglia came out of the goal and Anselmo Bardella tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play.