League Play-Off

Stadio Boion
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Carlo Di Nardo started the match with the kick off. Carlo Di Nardo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 4th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Enrico Tartaglia having to interfere. With a little luck, Zambana Nuova's Enrico Tartaglia got control of the ball when Carmine Maccioni tried to sneak it across the goal line. 8 minutes into the game, Carlo Di Nardo cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Enrico Tartaglia was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Alvaro Patricelli took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Carter Pacella, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 13 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Zambana Nuova! Alberto Santini shot the penalty kick by force right in the crossbar. No goal. The long shot by Attilio Paolucci in the 18th minute really tested Enrico Tartaglia's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. Anselmo Porreca charged in rather forcefully in the 22nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Anselmo Porreca the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Anselmo Porreca kicked well hit freekick during the 22nd minute of the match. The supporters of Zambana Nuova booed when fatdetintecul was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 29 match minutes in a wonderful position. Carlo Di Nardo didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 29th minute, Carlo Di Nardo fired away a sharp free kick straight at the goal. It looked like it might be really tough for the goalie to handle, but the shot went into the stands to the left of Enrico Tartaglia. A collision led to Zambana Nuova getting a freekick after 35 minutes play. Adriano Cesaroni hit a great ball. The referee gave fatdetintecul a penalty, 38 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Alberto Santini, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of Zambana Nuova's Enrico Tartaglia. 2-0. Af the end of the first half the score was 2-0. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

The wind increased when Fedele Scibilia made the kick off in the second half. 53 minutes into the game, Fedele Scibilia was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Zambana Nuova's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave fatdetintecul the free kick. After a rather tough play, Zambana Nuova's Fedele Scibilia got a free kick in the 53rd minute. Carlo Di Nardo's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Enrico Tartaglia read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 55th minute of play. In the 57th match minute, fatdetintecul was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alberto Anelli to maneuver through the defense. Eraldo Arcari hit a great freekick 61 minutes into the match. Enrico Tartaglia stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Carlo Di Nardo's shot from short distance in the 63rd minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Carmine Maccioni in the 67th minute of play forced Zambana Nuova's goalkeeper Enrico Tartaglia to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Carmine Maccioni in the 68th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Enrico Tartaglia prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 70 minutes into the match, Carlo Di Nardo had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Enrico Tartaglia. Zambana Nuova's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Carlo Di Nardo was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-0. Carlo Di Nardo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 77th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Carlo Di Nardo in the 82nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Enrico Tartaglia saved Zambana Nuova from getting behind. In the 85th match minute, fatdetintecul was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Anselmo Porreca to maneuver through the defense. When %teams%'s Fedele Scibilia was free in front of goal, he didn't hesitate to shoot 3-1 just inside the left pole, 86 minutes into the game. Alvaro Patricelli was annoyed at himself for letting in the shot. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Carmine Maccioni in the 91st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Enrico Tartaglia prevented the ball from getting in the gole. With an all-out effort, Zambana Nuova's Alvaro Patricelli threw himself towards the right post 92 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Fedele Scibilia, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. After some fancy dribbling in the 94th minute, Carmine Maccioni managed to get in a good position for a shot. fatdetintecul's supporters rose to their feet, but Carmine Maccioni was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Enrico Tartaglia breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. fatdetintecul had played much better football throughout.