League Play-Off

Stadio Cormano
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Federico Simeoni started the match with the kick off. Daniele Piacentini made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Beppe Di Nunzio in the 4th minute of play. Daniele Piacentini stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Federico Simeoni's shot from short distance in the 6th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Federico Simeoni in the 7th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Daniele Piacentini saved Cormano AFC from getting behind. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Federico Simeoni in the 9th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Daniele Piacentini prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 13th minute, Filippo Farese left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Cormano AFC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-0. Claudio Bellucci took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Edoardo Donadoni, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Daniele Piacentini made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Federico Simeoni in the 17th minute of play. Federico Simeoni scored 1-1 in the 18th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Daniele Piacentini, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Cormano AFC's Daniele Piacentini played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Federico Simeoni in the 23rd minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Franco De Angelis got free with Claudio Bellucci in the 28th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Edoardo Donadoni received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 32nd minute. Claudio Bellucci tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Federico Simeoni in the 34th minute of play forced Cormano AFC's goalkeeper Daniele Piacentini to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The audience was convinced that Federico Simeoni's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Daniele Piacentini was relentless in the 36th minute of the game. If Beppe Di Nunzio had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 37th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Felice Magliocco's late challenge caught a Cormano AFC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Felice Magliocco helped the player get up and apologised. In the 39th match minute, Livorno 1915 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Felice Magliocco to maneuver through the defense. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Federico Simeoni during the 43rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Cormano AFC booed when Livorno 1915 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 43 match minutes in a wonderful position. Federico Simeoni didn't get a good kick on the ball. The Cormano AFC players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Livorno 1915 were winning 1-2.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Filippo Farese made a kick off. Edoardo Alfani recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 52nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Eraldo Alessandro received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 55th minute. Claudio Bellucci tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After some careless play in the Livorno 1915 defense, Edoardo Donadoni kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Claudio Bellucci. The Livorno 1915 fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Claudio Bellucci should have stopped the shot. After 63 played minutes Cormano AFC got a freekick which was hit by Eraldo Alessandro. A collision led to Livorno 1915 getting a freekick after 64 minutes play. Antonio Cardillo hit a great ball. Edoardo Donadoni's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Claudio Bellucci read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 66th minute of play. Cormano AFC's Filippo Farese got a good chance for a goal in the 69th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After having played for 70 minutes, Federico Simeoni managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Livorno 1915's supporters crossed their fingers, but Federico Simeoni was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Livorno 1915 were awarded a corner in the 74th minute after Cormano AFC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Bruce Wayne took the corner. A well-hit corner resulted in Emilio Reggianini heading the ball towards the goal, but to his dismay he misdirected it and missed the goal completely. If Eraldo Alessandro had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 76th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Federico Simeoni who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 82ndth minute tested the skills of Daniele Piacentini when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Cormano AFC's defense didn't have a chance, in the 85th minute, when Federico Simeoni scored to the left of an out of position Daniele Piacentini, making the score, 2-3. 90 minutes into the match, Livorno 1915's goal looked a bit too open when Franco De Angelis came free, but Claudio Bellucci reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Beppe Di Silvio kicked well hit freekick during the 93rd minute of the match.