League Play-Off

Stadio Bagnara
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Fortunato De Felice kicked off to start the match. A collision led to Villa Verucchio getting a freekick after 2 minutes play. Cristiano Spione hit a great ball. 5 minutes into the match, Villa Verucchio's goal looked a bit too open when Fortunato De Felice came free, but Filippo Nobile reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Camillo Carosella stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Christian Domenici's shot from short distance in the 7th minute. Camillo Carosella didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Christian Domenici went, in the 9th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-1 was the resulting score. Armin Palmieri sent away a hard shot on goal in the 18th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. With a little luck, Villa Verucchio's Filippo Nobile got control of the ball when Dennis Nicolini tried to sneak it across the goal line. Filippo Nobile showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Fortunato De Felice in the 20th minute of the match. In the 22nd minute, Alberto Fracassi fired a really elegant long shot, but Filippo Nobile threw himself and managed to get hold of the ball just in front of the right post. Armando Palmisano kicked well hit freekick during the 24th minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 26th minute, Dennis Nicolini managed to get in a good position for a shot. Bagnara's supporters rose to their feet, but Dennis Nicolini was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Filippo Nobile breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Dennis Nicolini 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. After recieving a nice pass, Bagnara's Alberto Fracassi tried to score from far away in the 32nd minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. Armin Palmieri kicked well hit freekick during the 38th minute of the match. Camillo Carosella showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Christian Domenici, who was totally free with the ball in the 39th minute. Emiliano Brandolini received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 42nd minute. Camillo Carosella tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-1 lead.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Christian Domenici to make the kick off. With a little luck, Bagnara's Camillo Carosella got control of the ball when Emiliano Brandolini tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 52nd minute, Francesco Mazzini hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 55th minute, Cristiano Spione hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 56th minute of the match Alberto Fracassi sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Filippo Nobile skillfully saved the ball. 59 minutes into the game, Bagnara's Fortunato De Felice nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Filippo Nobile made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Christian Domenici in the 65th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Camillo Carosella prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 67th minute the ball was on its way in behind Villa Verucchio's goalkeeper Filippo Nobile, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After a defensive mix-up in Villa Verucchio's zone, Dennis Nicolini stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Filippo Nobile came out of the goal and Dennis Nicolini tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Armando Palmisano during the 70th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Villa Verucchio's Christian Domenici got a good chance for a goal in the 72nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Camillo Carosella didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Emiliano Brandolini went, in the 76th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-2 was the resulting score. Camillo Carosella made an important save on a dangerous shot by Emiliano Brandolini in the 83rd minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Fortunato De Felice in the 87th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Filippo Nobile saved Villa Verucchio from getting behind. Emiliano Brandolini recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 90th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Through an outstanding action, after 91 minutes, Camillo Carosella successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Camillo Carosella was out of position in the 92 minute of play, and Emiliano Brandolini capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Emiliano Brandolini really showed his touch with that goal: 1-3. Villa Verucchio's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.