League Play-Off

Caramagna
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Concetto Cocca started the match with the kick off. When Fabio Di Iorio fell near the penalty area in the 9th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Caramagna's protests and gave Fabio Di Iorio a yellow card for diving instead. Fabio Di Iorio kicked well hit freekick during the 9th minute of the match. In the 10th minute Emanuele Villa shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Fortunato Labate saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Fabio Di Iorio kicked well hit freekick during the 12th minute of the match. In the 19th minute of the match, Concetto Cocca tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Adriano Lucidi saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. 23 minutes into the game, Alvise Giolo was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Sciarborasca FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Caramagna the free kick. The supporters of Caramagna booed when Sciarborasca FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 23 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alvise Giolo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Demetrio De Paolis kicked well hit freekick during the 26th minute of the match. Emanuele Villa sent away a hard shot on goal in the 29th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 31 minutes into the match, Carmine Prandini notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of Caramagna's Fortunato Labate. Fortunato Labate was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. In the 36th minute Concetto Cocca shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Adriano Lucidi saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. It was beautiful to see Sciarborasca FC's Alvise Giolo in action when he in the 41st minute dribbled his way through a couple of opponents and the fired away a shot from almost standing still. First the ball seemed to get in, but turned out to be on the outside of the net. A great chance! The Caramagna players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Sciarborasca FC were winning 0-1.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Emanuele Villa to strike the kick off in the second half. 53 minutes into the match, Concetto Cocca had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Adriano Lucidi. Sciarborasca FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Concetto Cocca was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. Fortunato Labate showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Emanuele Villa in the 57th minute of the match. Concetto Cocca struck a weak shot in the 64th minute. Adriano Lucidi didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Caramagna. After 67 played minutes Caramagna got a freekick which was hit by Antonello Loiacono. Fortunato Labate made a fantastic save in the 68th minute, when Alvise Giolo sent off a good shot on target. An unexpected shot in the 70th minute by Carmine Prandini got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. 79 minutes into the match, Sciarborasca FC's goal looked a bit too open when Carmine Palmisano came free, but Adriano Lucidi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Demetrio De Paolis fell near the penalty area in the 80th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Caramagna's protests and gave Demetrio De Paolis a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Caramagna getting a freekick after 80 minutes play. Demetrio De Paolis hit a great ball. The final whistle blew with the score still tied, and both teams left the pitch thinking about the missed chances that could have given their team the win.