League Play-Off

Stadio Novellara
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The audience thought a goal was coming when Demetrio Bergamini got free with Demetrio Giardino in the 6th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The supporters of Novellara AFC booed when Ceglie Del Campo was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 8 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ciccio Costantini didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 9 played minutes, Novellara AFC's Frank Donato shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Demetrio Giardino came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Novellara AFC reached it. In the 11th minute, Christian Falone hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Alvise Minati struck a weak shot in the 13th minute. Demetrio Giardino didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Novellara AFC. Demetrio Giardino showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alvise Minati, who was totally free with the ball in the 16th minute. Demetrio Bergamini succeeded to score despite a near miss that spronge from right pole into the goal to 1-0 in the 18th playminute. Demetrio Giardino took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alvise Minati, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Demetrio Bergamini fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 21st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Demetrio Giardino having to interfere. 24 minutes into the game, Alvise Minati recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Demetrio Giardino. Alvise Minati showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-0. The audience was convinced that Alvise Minati's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Demetrio Giardino was relentless in the 28th minute of the game. In the 29th match minute, Ceglie Del Campo was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Comunardo Grimaldi to maneuver through the defense. Demetrio Giardino took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alvise Minati, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Demetrio Giardino made an important save on a dangerous shot by Demetrio Bergamini in the 32nd minute. In the 33rd minute, Comunardo Grimaldi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Demetrio Giardino made a fantastic save in the 41st minute, when Demetrio Bergamini sent off a good shot on target. In the 43rd minute, Comunardo Grimaldi 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. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-0 at half-time.

The audience thought a goal was coming when Federico Di Luzio got free with Bianco Maio in the 59th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. When Novellara AFC's Alvise Minati in the 63rd minute got a chance for a shot 63rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Ceglie Del Campo's goalie prevented a goal. Demetrio Bergamini received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 64th minute. Demetrio Giardino tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Demetrio Giardino took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alvise Minati, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 68th minute Alessandro Pan shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Demetrio Giardino saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. If Demetrio Bergamini had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 69th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Alvise Minati had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 71st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 74 played minutes Ceglie Del Campo got a freekick which was hit by Comunardo Grimaldi. Demetrio Giardino took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alvise Minati, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Comunardo Grimaldi kicked well hit freekick during the 77th minute of the match. 78 minutes into the match, Alvise Minati notched a goal, 3-0, to the right of Ceglie Del Campo's Demetrio Giardino. Demetrio Giardino was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. In the 81st match minute, Novellara AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Fabrizio Lelli to maneuver through the defense. Comunardo Grimaldi kicked well hit freekick during the 82nd minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Alvise Minati in the 84th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Demetrio Giardino saved Ceglie Del Campo from getting behind. Demetrio Bergamini sent away a hard shot on goal in the 92nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Demetrio Giardino made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alvise Minati in the 93rd minute of play. Novellara AFC's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.