League Play-Off

Stadio Bianca
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Davide Maccarone made the kick off which started today's match. When Antonio Pantano fell near the penalty area in the 3rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Lavanderie FC's protests and gave Antonio Pantano a yellow card for diving instead. In the 3rd minute, Antonio Pantano hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 4 minutes into the match, Lavanderie FC's goalkeeper Alfredo Villa had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Aldo Pozzoli. 6 minutes into the match, Bianca's goal looked a bit too open when Alexander Lauria came free, but Diego Alfonsi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 7thth minute of the game Davide Maccarone who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Lavanderie FC's Alfredo Villa was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 14th minute, Cesare Baruffa managed to get in a good position for a shot. Lavanderie FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Cesare Baruffa was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Diego Alfonsi breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. If Alexander Lauria had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 17th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Alfredo Di Marino charged in rather forcefully in the 18th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Alfredo Di Marino the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. 22 minutes into the game, Emanuele Bevilacqua was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Bianca's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Lavanderie FC the free kick. After 22 played minutes Bianca got a freekick which was hit by Emanuele Bevilacqua. 22 minutes into the match, Lavanderie FC's Comunardo Cavaliere broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Bianca's Diego Alfonsi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cristoforo Fantini in the 25th minute of play. Diego Alfonsi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cesare Baruffa in the 28th minute of the match. Alfredo Di Marino got his second yellow card in the match during the 29th minute which meant that he had to leave the ground. The supporters of Lavanderie FC booed when Bianca was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 29 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alfredo Di Marino didn't get a good kick on the ball. Emanuele Bevilacqua sent away a hard shot on goal in the 35th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Ennio Berardi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 41st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Ennio Berardi recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 43rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Cesare Baruffa was the one to do the kick off. Diego Alfonsi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cesare Baruffa in the 55th minute of the match. Diego Alfonsi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cesare Baruffa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 58th minute Cesare Baruffa shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Diego Alfonsi saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 65 minutes into the game, Alexander Lauria lined in a short shot 0-1 behind a frustrated Diego Alfonsi. 70 minutes into the game, Bianca's Ennio Berardi nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Alfredo Villa made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. Alexander Lauria recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 84th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Amerigo Gaeta kicked well hit freekick during the 87th minute of the match. Bianca's Diego Alfonsi proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 91st minute of the match, managed to save Bianca from getting a goal against them. The teams fought very hard right up to the final whistle. Both sets of players were happy to go away with a draw.