League Play-Off

Franco Fanuzzi
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Carter Petrosino kicked off to start the match. After a defensive mix-up in Moschini's zone, Carlo Malatesta stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Antonio Fioriti came out of the goal and Carlo Malatesta tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Moschini's Antonio Fioriti proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 10th minute of the match, managed to save Moschini from getting a goal against them. Carlo Malatesta could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 11th minute of the match, but Antonio Fioriti made a huge save. After 11 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Moschini! 1-0 came through a penalty shot after 13 played minutes, when Brindisi 1912:s Franco Di Claudio calmly waited for Moschini:s goalkeeper to move before he rolled in the ball by the right post. Comunardo Mara recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 17th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 20 minutes into the game, Ennio Cilli was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Moschini's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Brindisi 1912 the free kick. When Brindisi 1912's Alvise Muzi in the 22nd minute got a chance for a shot 22nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Moschini's goalie prevented a goal. Antonio Fioriti showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alvise Muzi in the 23rd minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Moschini's Fedele Renzetti got a free kick in the 24th minute. Antonio Fioriti made an important save on a dangerous shot by Alvise Muzi in the 29th minute. With an all-out effort, Brindisi 1912's Antonio Fioriti threw himself towards the right post 31 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Alvise Muzi, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. With a little luck, Moschini's Antonio Fioriti got control of the ball when Daniele Valeriani tried to sneak it across the goal line. Felice Coco showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Antonio Bani in the 35th minute of the match. After having played for 36 minutes, Alvise Muzi managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Brindisi 1912's supporters crossed their fingers, but Alvise Muzi was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Antonio Fioriti came out of the goal in the 39th minute to try and stop a shot by Brindisi 1912's Daniele Valeriani. But to his dismay, Daniele Valeriani quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 2-0. If Carlo Malatesta had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 44th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Alvise Muzi in the 46thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Antonio Fioriti, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Af the end of the first half the score was 2-0. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

If Alvise Muzi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 53rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 55 minutes into the game, Brindisi 1912's Alvise Muzi nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Antonio Fioriti made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-0. In the 59th minute, Amedeo Pugliese left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Brindisi 1912 fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 4-0. Alvise Muzi charged in rather forcefully in the 65th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Alvise Muzi the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 72nd minute Antonio Bani shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Felice Coco saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Antonio Fioriti took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Domingo Dolcet, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Carlo Malatesta had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 76th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Comunardo Mara during the 79th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Alvise Muzi in the 81st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Antonio Fioriti prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Alvise Muzi in the 84th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Antonio Fioriti prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Domingo Dolcet sent away a hard shot on goal in the 85th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 86thth minute of the game Alvise Muzi who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Moschini's Antonio Fioriti was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Moschini's Antonio Fioriti played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alvise Muzi in the 88th minute of play. Carlo Malatesta received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 91st minute. Antonio Fioriti tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Alex Labate hit a great freekick 94 minutes into the match. Antonio Fioriti took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Carlo Malatesta, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Brindisi 1912 walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.