League Play-Off

Campocroce
Spectators: 33 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Armin Ferraresi took the kick off in the first half of the match. Fabio Fioriti hit a great freekick 3 minutes into the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Diego Simeoni in the 6th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Kang Jun Jie prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The supporters of Campocroce booed when Tavernelle Emilia Pesa FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 8 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fabio Fioriti didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 9th minute of the match Bianco Bonanni sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Antonello Catucci skillfully saved the ball. In the 10th minute the ball was on its way in behind Tavernelle Emilia Pesa FC's goalkeeper Antonello Catucci, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Armin Ferraresi might have been able to make a better finish in the 11th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Antonello Catucci. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Armin Ferraresi ran back to his position shaking his head. Campocroce's Daniele Passerini shoveled away a really nice long shot in the 15th minute of play. The shot was stopped by Antonello Catucci but with some difficulty. In the 16th minute of the match, Armin Ferraresi tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Antonello Catucci saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Diego Simeoni received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 21st minute. Kang Jun Jie tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. If Carmine De Feo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 22nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a defensive mix-up in Campocroce's zone, Diego Simeoni stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Kang Jun Jie came out of the goal and Diego Simeoni tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 27 minutes into the game, Cesare Domina was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Campocroce's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Tavernelle Emilia Pesa FC the free kick. Cesare Domina kicked well hit freekick during the 27th minute of the match. After having played for 28 minutes, Carmine De Feo managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Tavernelle Emilia Pesa FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Carmine De Feo was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. When Diego Simeoni came up free with the goalie in the 33rd minute, the Tavernelle Emilia Pesa FC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Diego Simeoni couldn't finish the play. Tavernelle Emilia Pesa FC's Antonello Catucci proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 39th minute of the match, managed to save Tavernelle Emilia Pesa FC from getting a goal against them. After a defensive mix-up in Tavernelle Emilia Pesa FC's zone, Armin Ferraresi stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Antonello Catucci came out of the goal and Armin Ferraresi tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Kang Jun Jie took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Diego Simeoni, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The wind increased when Carmine De Feo made the kick off in the second half. Antonello Catucci showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Corrado Staniscia, who was totally free with the ball in the 52nd minute. Armin Ferraresi received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 53rd minute. Antonello Catucci tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Antonello Catucci showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Edmondo Guadagnoli in the 55th minute of the match. In the 57th minute the ball was on its way in behind Campocroce's goalkeeper Kang Jun Jie, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Armin Ferraresi in the 60th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Antonello Catucci saved Tavernelle Emilia Pesa FC from getting behind. Armin Ferraresi struck a weak shot in the 63rd minute. Antonello Catucci didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Campocroce. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Armin Ferraresi in the 64th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Antonello Catucci prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After 66 played minutes Tavernelle Emilia Pesa FC got a freekick which was hit by Armin Nazzari. After some fancy dribbling in the 70th minute, Armin Ferraresi managed to get in a good position for a shot. Campocroce's supporters rose to their feet, but Armin Ferraresi was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Antonello Catucci breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 71st minute, Fabio Fioriti hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Diego Simeoni could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 75th minute of the match, but Kang Jun Jie made a huge save. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Corrado Staniscia in the 77th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Antonello Catucci saved Tavernelle Emilia Pesa FC from getting behind. Antonello Catucci showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Armin Ferraresi, who was totally free with the ball in the 78th minute. If Armin Ferraresi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 84th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 86th minute the ball was on its way in behind Campocroce's goalkeeper Kang Jun Jie, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 87 minutes into the match, Campocroce's goalkeeper Kang Jun Jie had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Diego Simeoni. Kang Jun Jie showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Carmine De Feo in the 89th minute of the match. Tavernelle Emilia Pesa FC's Carmine De Feo got a good chance for a goal in the 93rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar.