League Play-Off

Stadio San Chiaffred
Spectators: 33 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Bargagli FC's Carter Brillante started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. 4 minutes into the match, Bargagli FC's goalkeeper Aldo Salvagnin had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Flavio Paglione. With an all-out effort, Zemanlandia Reloaded's Aldo Salvagnin threw himself towards the right post 8 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Federico Salvadore, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. After a defensive mix-up in Zemanlandia Reloaded's zone, Fabio Mazzone stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Davide Cauli came out of the goal and Fabio Mazzone tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The supporters of Bargagli FC booed when Zemanlandia Reloaded was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 18 match minutes in a wonderful position. Angelo Catena didn't get a good kick on the ball. Carlo Melchiorre was probably a little too eager to shoot when he, in the 19th played minute, shot the ball from way out. The shot was hard, but the ball flew wide of the goal. Fabrizio Albanesi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 21st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Fabio Mazzone's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Davide Cauli read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 23rd minute of play. If Carter Brillante had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 26th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Carter Brillante sent away a hard shot on goal in the 30th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. If Fabrizio Albanesi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 32nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Fabio Mazzone in the 35th minute of play forced Zemanlandia Reloaded's goalkeeper Davide Cauli to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Bargagli FC's zone, Federico Salvadore stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Aldo Salvagnin came out of the goal and Federico Salvadore tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Fabio Mazzone received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 39th minute. Davide Cauli tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Carter Brillante sent away a hard shot on goal in the 44th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The score stood at 0-0 when the half time whistle went. Both sets of players seemed reasonably pleased with how the match was going.

If Fabio Mazzone had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 53rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After some fancy dribbling in the 57th minute, Fabrizio Albanesi managed to get in a good position for a shot. Zemanlandia Reloaded's supporters rose to their feet, but Fabrizio Albanesi was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Aldo Salvagnin breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 61st minute, Flavio Paglione hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Davide Cauli showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Carter Brillante, who was totally free with the ball in the 67th minute. When Ciccio Bertini fell near the penalty area in the 68th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Bargagli FC's protests and gave Ciccio Bertini a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Bargagli FC getting a freekick after 69 minutes play. Ciccio Bertini hit a great ball. When Bargagli FC's Carter Brillante in the 73rd minute got a chance for a shot 73rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Zemanlandia Reloaded's goalie prevented a goal. If Carter Brillante had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 76th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Carter Brillante sent away a hard shot on goal in the 87th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Fabio Mazzone in the 90thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Davide Cauli, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Ciccio Locatelli during the 90th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Ciccio Locatelli kicked well hit freekick during the 91st minute of the match. The crowd rose to their feet as Carter Brillante kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Davide Cauli. That made the score 2-1 in the 96 minute of play. Many of Bargagli FC's supporters were seen to leave the ground early as it became clear their team was going to lose. Bargagli FC may have spent more time on the ball, but Zemanlandia Reloaded were more willing to take their chances and they walked away with the win.