League Play-Off

Saonara
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Alessio Di Monte kicked off to start the match. After a defensive mix-up in Saonara FC's zone, Cristiano Della Francesca stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Beppe Nasuti came out of the goal and Cristiano Della Francesca tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. If Comunardo Biondi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 7th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alessio Di Monte in the 13th minute of play forced Flutto Ebbro's goalkeeper Alvaro Petricca to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Claudio Benvenuto sent away a hard shot on goal in the 20th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Fabrizio Canzano hit a great freekick 23 minutes into the match. Beppe Nasuti made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Andrea Rucci in the 30th minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Saonara FC's zone, Comunardo Biondi stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Beppe Nasuti came out of the goal and Comunardo Biondi tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. When Flutto Ebbro's Claudio Benvenuto in the 37th minute got a chance for a shot 37th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Saonara FC's goalie prevented a goal. After having played for 38 minutes, Andrea Rucci managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Flutto Ebbro's supporters crossed their fingers, but Andrea Rucci was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Saonara FC's Beppe Nasuti played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Claudio Benvenuto in the 39th minute of play. After 40 minutes, Claudio Benvenuto made it 0-1 with a short kick to the right side. Saonara FC's Beppe Nasuti tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Disappointed in the 0-1 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

In the 52nd match minute, Saonara FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Eraldo Mercuri to maneuver through the defense. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Claudio Benvenuto in the 56th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Beppe Nasuti prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 58th match minute, Saonara FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Eugenio Guidone to maneuver through the defense. After a rather tough play, Flutto Ebbro's Cristiano Della Francesca got a free kick in the 59th minute. When Flutto Ebbro's Claudio Benvenuto in the 69th minute got a chance for a shot 69th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Saonara FC's goalie prevented a goal. Claudio Benvenutos short, quick shot in the 71stth minute got Beppe Nasuti to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. 76 minutes into the match, Saonara FC's goalkeeper Beppe Nasuti had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Claudio Benvenuto. Claudio Benvenuto let the left foot speak when in front of goal in the 77th minute shot 0-2 at rihgt post. Claudio Benvenutos short, quick shot in the 82ndth minute got Beppe Nasuti to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in.