League Play-Off

Marco Simoncelli
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Cavallasca Academy U21's Bruno Prisco started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. In the 12th minute of the match Bernardo Di Giulio shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Felice Panza showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. If Bruno Prisco had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 14th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Ernesto Demaria sent away a hard shot on goal in the 19th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Felice Panza took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Demetrio Di Marzio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 23rd minute, Ernesto Demaria made a precise shot to the right of Felice Panza. Cavallasca Academy U21's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. Eugenio Migliorati fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 29th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Felice Panza having to interfere. Ciro Guida could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 34th minute of the match, but Armando Natale made a huge save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Dennis Melis in the 38th minute of play forced Cavallasca Academy U21's goalkeeper Felice Panza to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Parodi AFC's Armando Natale proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 45th minute of the match, managed to save Parodi AFC from getting a goal against them. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Bruno Prisco in the 47th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Armando Natale prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After the first half Parodi AFC were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Ernesto Demaria to strike the kick off in the second half. Dennis Melis who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 53rdth minute tested the skills of Felice Panza when he managed to save the team from getting behind. After 56 played minutes Parodi AFC got a freekick which was hit by Eugenio Migliorati. Bruno Prisco sent away a hard shot on goal in the 58th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 60th minute Ciro Guida shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Armando Natale saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. If Bruno Prisco had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 62nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 64th minute the ball was on its way in behind Parodi AFC's goalkeeper Armando Natale, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 66 minutes into the match, Dennis Melis notched a goal, 0-2, to the right of Cavallasca Academy U21's Felice Panza. Felice Panza was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. After a defensive mix-up in Cavallasca Academy U21's zone, Dennis Melis stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Felice Panza came out of the goal and Dennis Melis tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Bruno Prisco fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 74th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Armando Natale having to interfere. Dennis Melis received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 81st minute. Felice Panza tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 87 minutes into the game, Ernesto Demaria recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Felice Panza. Ernesto Demaria showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-3. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Parodi AFC had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.