League Play-Off

Stadio Rapallo
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Amedeo Riccardi kicked off to start the match. Felice Palmucci took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Augusto Del Grosso, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 17thth minute of the game Amedeo Riccardi who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Rapallo's Felice Palmucci was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 20th minute, Augusto Del Grosso 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. When Anthony Sessa fell near the penalty area in the 22nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Rapallo's protests and gave Anthony Sessa a yellow card for diving instead. In the 22nd minute, Anthony Sessa hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Amedeo Riccardi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 24th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Felice Palmucci having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Augusto Del Grosso in the 27th minute of play forced Rapallo's goalkeeper Felice Palmucci to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Amedeo Riccardi in the 28th minute of play forced Rapallo's goalkeeper Felice Palmucci to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. If Emanuele Passalacqua had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 31st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Anthony Genta fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 34th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Enzo Orlandi having to interfere. Dino Pizzi hit a great freekick 40 minutes into the match. Dino Pizzi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 45th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Felice Palmucci having to interfere. 48 minutes into the game, Adriano Cerasoli was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Rapallo's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Carpineti the free kick. In the 48th match minute, Rapallo was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Adriano Cerasoli to maneuver through the defense. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

Carpineti's Amedeo Riccardi got a good chance for a goal in the 55th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 58 minutes into the game, Francesco Terrasi was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Rapallo's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Carpineti the free kick. After 58 played minutes Rapallo got a freekick which was hit by Francesco Terrasi. 59 minutes into the match, Carpineti's Augusto Del Grosso sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Felice Palmucci narrowly saved just below the crossbar. A collision led to Rapallo getting a freekick after 63 minutes play. Edoardo De Meis hit a great ball. In the 66th minute, Augusto Del Grosso 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. Amedeo Riccardi struck a weak shot in the 68th minute. Felice Palmucci didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Carpineti. Carpineti's Amedeo Riccardi got a good chance for a goal in the 70th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Amedeo Riccardi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 73rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After some fancy dribbling in the 76th minute, Amedeo Riccardi managed to get in a good position for a shot. Carpineti's supporters rose to their feet, but Amedeo Riccardi was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Felice Palmucci breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The supporters of Carpineti booed when Rapallo was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 82 match minutes in a wonderful position. Anthony Sessa didn't get a good kick on the ball. Amedeo Riccardi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 87th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Felice Palmucci was out of position in the 91 minute of play, and Amedeo Riccardi capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Amedeo Riccardi really showed his touch with that goal: 1-1. Enzo Orlandi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Emanuele Passalacqua, who was totally free with the ball in the 96th minute.