League Play-Off

Bagni
Spectators: 33 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Arrigo Carta started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. An unexpectedly hard shot by Demetrio Matteucci in the 2nd minute of play forced Bagni's goalkeeper Carter De Bartolo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After taking down the ball on COMO's corner Florian Placidi fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Carter De Bartolo quite easily take care of the ball. Edmondo Capasso's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Florian Vespucci read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 9th minute of play. 17 minutes into the match, COMO's goalkeeper Florian Vespucci had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Edmondo Capasso. Arrigo Carta fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 19th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Florian Vespucci having to interfere. Carter De Bartolo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Aldo De Fina in the 21st minute of play. 22 minutes into the game, Daniele Piscopo was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Bagni's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave COMO the free kick. If Aldo De Fina had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 29th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Edmondo Capasso received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 33rd minute. Florian Vespucci tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Arrigo Carta in the 35th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Florian Vespucci saved COMO from getting behind. Arrigo Carta might have been able to make a better finish in the 44th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Florian Vespucci. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Arrigo Carta ran back to his position shaking his head. Carter De Bartolo stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Demetrio Matteucci's shot from short distance in the 48th minute. The Bagni players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. COMO were winning 0-1.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Aldo De Fina to strike the kick off in the second half. Florian Vespucci made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Arrigo Carta in the 53rd minute of play. In the 55th match minute, COMO was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alberto Moretti to maneuver through the defense. Demetrio Matteucci could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 58th minute of the match, but Carter De Bartolo made a huge save. Aldo De Fina received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 64th minute. Carter De Bartolo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Frank Burelli during the 65th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Frank Burelli hit a great freekick 65 minutes into the match. Florian Vespucci took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Edmondo Capasso, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Arrigo Carta had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 75th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Ennio Petrocchi kicked well hit freekick during the 81st minute of the match. Bagni's Carter De Bartolo proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 82nd minute of the match, managed to save Bagni from getting a goal against them. After some fancy dribbling in the 85th minute, Demetrio Matteucci managed to get in a good position for a shot. COMO's supporters rose to their feet, but Demetrio Matteucci was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Carter De Bartolo breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After recieving a nice pass, COMO's Florian Placidi tried to score from far away in the 86th minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. Edmondo Capasso's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Florian Vespucci read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 88th minute of play. Florian Vespucci took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Arrigo Carta, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. COMO's Demetrio Matteucci landed with the leg in an unnatural angle after a tough challenge. The leg was fractured. The referee gave COMO a penalty, 97 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Florian Placidi, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of Bagni's Carter De Bartolo. 0-2. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. COMO walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.