League Play-Off

Bucato Arena
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Cesare Baruffa started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. With a little luck, Artallo FC's Alfredo Mastronardi got control of the ball when Alexander Lauria tried to sneak it across the goal line. Alfredo Mastronardi made an important save on a dangerous shot by Alexander Lauria in the 5th minute. If Cesare Baruffa had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 8th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Alfredo Mastronardi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cesare Baruffa in the 10th minute of play. Ernesto Fallito received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 12th minute. Alfredo Villa tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 14th minute, Alvise Paglione hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Frank Rocchi in the 16th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Alfredo Villa saved Lavanderie FC from getting behind. Alfredo Villa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ettore Campana in the 24th minute of play. Cesare Baruffa recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 27th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Lavanderie FC's Cesare Baruffa got a good chance for a goal in the 31st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After 32 played minutes Artallo FC got a freekick which was hit by Christian Belardi. In the 35th minute, Frank Rocchi got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Alfredo Villa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Frank Rocchi, who was totally free with the ball in the 38th minute. When Frank Rocchi got free in front of the goal in the 42nd minute he wasn't very focused and chipped the ball just over the goal. Alfredo Villa was delighted since he was out of position and the ball would have got in if it had gone under the crossbar. In the 44th match minute, Lavanderie FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cristoforo Fantini to maneuver through the defense. Anselmo Paolini shot a long shot in the 45th minute and a light blocked Alfredo Villa hadn't a chance when the ball went into goal on his right side. It was 0-1. After the first half Artallo FC were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The wind increased when Ettore Campana made the kick off in the second half. Lavanderie FC's goalkeeper couldn't reach when Ettore Campana 53 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 0-2. The crowd rose to their feet as Frank Rocchi kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Alfredo Villa. That made the score 0-3 in the 56 minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ettore Campana in the 60th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Alfredo Villa prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Artallo FC's Ettore Campana got a good chance for a goal in the 62nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Cristoforo Fantini hit a great freekick 63 minutes into the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Frank Rocchi got free with Alfredo Villa in the 67th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Alfredo Villa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ettore Campana, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A hard shot 89 in the game by Ettore Campana from a close distance when the talented Alfredo Villa managed to make a qualified save. Lavanderie FC's players were relieved. If Frank Rocchi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 92nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Ettore Campana received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 94th minute. Alfredo Villa tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Artallo FC eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.