League Play-Off

Stadio Lucinico
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Fedele Massa started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Antonello Nobili made a fantastic save in the 3rd minute, when Enrico Orecchioni sent off a good shot on target. In the 5th minute, 李伟城 made a precise shot to the right of Antonello Nobili. Cosmo FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-0. Ermanno Spagnuolo came free with the goalkeeper in the 8th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Antonello Nobili could save by the left post. Antonello Nobili showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Flavio Bocchi in the 10th minute of the match. If Enrico Orecchioni had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 11th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 13th minute, Graham FC's Fedele Massa ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Antonello Nobili. Antonello Nobili yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 2-0. Jonny Wennersten lost his temper 18 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. 17 minutes into the game, one of Cosmo FC:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. After some careless play in the Graham FC defense, Angelo Chizzo kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Flavio Falcone. The Graham FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Flavio Falcone should have stopped the shot. In the 26thth minute of the game Angelo Chizzo who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Graham FC's Flavio Falcone was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Flavio Falcone stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Angelo Chizzo's shot from short distance in the 28th minute. Ermanno Poletti recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 29th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Angelo Chizzo in the 33rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Flavio Falcone prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Graham FC were furious when Ermanno Spagnuolo was red carded, 35 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. After some careless play in the Graham FC defense, Felice Cherubini kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Flavio Falcone. The Graham FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Flavio Falcone should have stopped the shot. An unexpectedly hard shot by Angelo Chizzo in the 42nd minute of play forced Graham FC's goalkeeper Flavio Falcone to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 43rd minute, Antonello Cicchinelli managed to get in a good position for a shot. Cosmo FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Antonello Cicchinelli was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Flavio Falcone breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Flavio Falcone stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Angelo Chizzo's shot from short distance in the 44th minute. In the 45th match minute, Graham FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Flavio Bocchi to maneuver through the defense. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 2-2 after a close first half.

The wind increased when Angelo Chizzo made the kick off in the second half. In the 51st minute, Enrico Orecchioni left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Graham FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 3-2. Antonello Nobili made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Enrico Orecchioni in the 58th minute of play. Antonello Nobili made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Flavio Bocchi in the 61st minute of play. In the 62nd minute Enrico Orecchioni shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Antonello Nobili saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 63 played minutes Cosmo FC got a freekick which was hit by Ermanno Poletti. Angelo Chizzo in the 67thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Flavio Falcone, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. 68 minutes into the game, Flavio Bocchi cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 4-2. Antonello Nobili was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Antonello Nobili showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Enrico Orecchioni in the 72nd minute of the match. 73 minutes into the game, Graham FC's Flavio Bocchi nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Antonello Nobili made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 5-2. An unexpectedly hard shot by Flavio Bocchi in the 79th minute of play forced Cosmo FC's goalkeeper Antonello Nobili to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Angelo Chizzo got free with Flavio Falcone in the 85th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Antonello Nobili showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Enrico Orecchioni in the 86th minute of the match. In the 88th minute Enrico Orecchioni shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Antonello Nobili saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Flavio Falcone showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Angelo Chizzo, who was totally free with the ball in the 90th minute. Graham FC's defense didn't have a chance, in the 92nd minute, when Angelo Chizzo scored to the left of an out of position Flavio Falcone, making the score, 5-3. Graham FC were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Cosmo FC for a fine match.