League Play-Off

Stadio Fiumicino
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Ennio Scoca made the kick off which started today's match. 3 minutes into the game, Anthony Vulcano was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Salice Cálabro's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Fiumicino FC the free kick. In the 3rd minute, Anthony Vulcano hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With a little luck, Salice Cálabro's Alessandro Natalucci got control of the ball when Ferruccio Mandelli tried to sneak it across the goal line. Ercole Ferrini fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 12th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Corrado Fiordelisi having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in Salice Cálabro's zone, Ferruccio Mandelli stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Alessandro Natalucci came out of the goal and Ferruccio Mandelli tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Ennio Scoca fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 16th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Alessandro Natalucci having to interfere. After some fancy dribbling in the 18th minute, Ferruccio Mandelli managed to get in a good position for a shot. Fiumicino FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Ferruccio Mandelli was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Alessandro Natalucci breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. With a little luck, Salice Cálabro's Alessandro Natalucci got control of the ball when Ferruccio Mandelli tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 24th of the match, Ennio Scoca tried to place the ball in the upper right corner, but Alessandro Natalucci got in the way and made a wonderful save. Alessandro Natalucci was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Ennio Scoca showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-0 in the 26 minute of play. 31 minutes into the match, Salice Cálabro's goal looked a bit too open when Ennio Scoca came free, but Alessandro Natalucci reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Anthony Vulcano hit a great freekick 38 minutes into the match. Ferruccio Mandelli could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 45th minute of the match, but Alessandro Natalucci made a huge save. Emilio Riva struck a weak shot in the 47th minute. Corrado Fiordelisi didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Salice Cálabro. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-0 at half-time.

With an all-out effort, Salice Cálabro's Corrado Fiordelisi threw himself towards the right post 53 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Emilio Riva, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Alessandro Natalucci showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ennio Scoca in the 60th minute of the match. 61 minutes into the game, Ercole Ferrini recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Corrado Fiordelisi. Ercole Ferrini showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-1. 71 minutes into the match, Fiumicino FC's Ferruccio Mandelli sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Alessandro Natalucci narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Donato Falasca kicked well hit freekick during the 75th minute of the match. In the 79th minute, Fulvio Camerlengo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Antonello Colaussi took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 79th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Alessandro Natalucci. Salice Cálabro's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Ercole Ferrini received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 81st minute. Corrado Fiordelisi tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Ferruccio Mandelli struck a weak shot in the 86th minute. Alessandro Natalucci didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Fiumicino FC. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ennio Scoca in the 91st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Alessandro Natalucci saved Salice Cálabro from getting behind. Emilio Riva sent away a hard shot on goal in the 93rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Emilio Riva had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 95th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The Fiumicino FC fans cheered their team off the field, for while Salice Cálabro had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.