League Play-Off

SUPERBA Stadium
Spectators: 33 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Donato De Carolis got the match started through his kick off. Frank Crema took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Donato De Carolis, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ferdinando Baggio fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 12th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Alberto Caneva having to interfere. The supporters of MAGNAVACCA Old Fishermen booed when Rieti was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 12 match minutes in a wonderful position. Comunardo Di Marino didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 16thth minute of the game Ferdinando Baggio who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Rieti's Alberto Caneva was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 22nd minute, Donato De Carolis 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. In the 27th minute Augusto Canuto shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Frank Crema saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Donato De Carolis 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. Augusto Canuto received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 30th minute. Frank Crema tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. A collision led to MAGNAVACCA Old Fishermen getting a freekick after 33 minutes play. Cristoforo Di Nucci hit a great ball. In the 35th minute Augusto Canuto shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Frank Crema saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When Rieti's Donato De Carolis in the 39th minute got a chance for a shot 39th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye MAGNAVACCA Old Fishermen's goalie prevented a goal. Augusto Canuto received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 40th minute. Frank Crema tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Donato De Carolis fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 46th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Frank Crema having to interfere. Frank Crema took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Donato De Carolis, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Ferdinando Baggio was the one to do the kick off. If Comunardo Marongiu had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 55th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Augusto Canuto's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 57thth minute, Frank Crema skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. The supporters of Rieti booed when MAGNAVACCA Old Fishermen was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 57 match minutes in a wonderful position. Edmondo Vierchowod didn't get a good kick on the ball. MAGNAVACCA Old Fishermen's Frank Crema played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Donato De Carolis in the 63rd minute of play. Donato De Carolis sent away a hard shot on goal in the 65th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Frank Crema was a little too slow when Donato De Carolis got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 69th minute. The score was now 0-1. Augusto Canuto could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 75th minute of the match, but Frank Crema made a huge save. The supporters of Rieti booed when MAGNAVACCA Old Fishermen was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 79 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ferruccio Firmani didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a little luck, MAGNAVACCA Old Fishermen's Frank Crema got control of the ball when Augusto Canuto tried to sneak it across the goal line. MAGNAVACCA Old Fishermen's Frank Crema proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 86th minute of the match, managed to save MAGNAVACCA Old Fishermen from getting a goal against them. Augusto Canuto's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Frank Crema read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 90th minute of play. 92 minutes into the match, MAGNAVACCA Old Fishermen's goal looked a bit too open when Donato De Carolis came free, but Frank Crema reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Cristiano Monaco struck a weak shot in the 96th minute. Alberto Caneva didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for MAGNAVACCA Old Fishermen. When the final whistle sounded Rieti left the ground with the victory after a much better performance than MAGNAVACCA Old Fishermen.