League Play-Off

Ponterotto
Spectators: 33 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Amedeo Melone got the match started through his kick off. Domenico Grossi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 2nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Carter Papetti having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Frank Bucciarelli in the 4th minute of play forced PAPATZHS's goalkeeper Carter Papetti to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Frank Bucciarelli sent away a hard shot on goal in the 9th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Domenico Grossi's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Carter Papetti read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 19th minute of play. A collision led to PAPATZHS getting a freekick after 20 minutes play. Ettore Limitone hit a great ball. If Frank Bucciarelli had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 24th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Domenico Grossi scored 0-1 in the 28th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Carter Papetti, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. The supporters of PAPATZHS booed when Torrimpietra FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 34 match minutes in a wonderful position. Christian Bertolini didn't get a good kick on the ball. Carter Papetti took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Domenico Grossi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Frank Bucciarelli was the one to do the kick off. After some fancy dribbling in the 53rd minute, Amerigo Della Rocca managed to get in a good position for a shot. PAPATZHS's supporters rose to their feet, but Amerigo Della Rocca was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Antonello Fanfarone breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 55thth minute of the game Amedeo Melone who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Torrimpietra FC's Antonello Fanfarone was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Carter Papetti showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Frank Bucciarelli, who was totally free with the ball in the 56th minute. Antonello Fanfarone showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Aldo Di Nucci in the 65th minute of the match. Carter Papetti showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Frank Bucciarelli, who was totally free with the ball in the 68th minute. 69 minutes had been played when some careless play by PAPATZHS's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Franco Taraborrelli was slow to take the kick. During this time Torrimpietra FC's players had a chance to rest. In the 76th match minute, PAPATZHS was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Amerigo Della Rocca to maneuver through the defense. An unexpected shot in the 83rd minute by Frank Bucciarelli got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. Carter Papetti made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Frank Bucciarelli in the 85th minute of play. In the 87th minute, Frank Bucciarelli 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. Domenico Grossi scored 0-2 in the 89th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Carter Papetti, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Frank Bucciarelli recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 92nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Frank Bucciarelli sent away a hard shot on goal in the 95th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 96th minute, Amos Di Felice hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Torrimpietra FC had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.