League Play-Off

Torrimpietra
Spectators: 33 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Torrimpietra AFC's Flavio Donato started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. 5 minutes into the game, Domenico Cremonese was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Torrimpietra AFC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Archi Pentimele FC the free kick. The supporters of Archi Pentimele FC booed when Torrimpietra AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 5 match minutes in a wonderful position. Domenico Cremonese didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Flavio Donato came up free with the goalie in the 8th minute, the Torrimpietra AFC 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 Flavio Donato couldn't finish the play. Achille Reggianini showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Amedeo Limitone, who was totally free with the ball in the 12th minute. Dario Silvagni sent away a hard shot on goal in the 14th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Dario Silvagni had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 16th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Torrimpietra AFC's Achille Reggianini played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Arrigo Cattaneo in the 25th minute of play. 29 minutes into the match, Torrimpietra AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Amedeo Limitone came free, but Achille Reggianini reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Anselmo Scalabrino charged in rather forcefully in the 35th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Anselmo Scalabrino the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. If Flavio Donato had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 36th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. In the 38th minute, Dario Silvagni 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. In the 40th match minute, Torrimpietra AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Francesco Limitone to maneuver through the defense. During the 41st minute of the match Domenico Cremonese completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Domenico Cremonese a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. A collision led to Torrimpietra AFC getting a freekick after 42 minutes play. Domenico Cremonese hit a great ball. After 43 played minutes, Archi Pentimele FC's Dennis Topatigh shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Achille Reggianini 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 Archi Pentimele FC reached it. If Arrigo Cattaneo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 45th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-1 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Arrigo Cattaneo to strike the kick off in the second half. If Dario Silvagni had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 56th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Amedeo Limitone fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 59th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Achille Reggianini having to interfere. Dario Silvagni fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 61st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Concetto Falcioni having to interfere. Dario Silvagni sent away a hard shot on goal in the 63rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 64 played minutes Archi Pentimele FC got a freekick which was hit by Alex Di Blasio. In the 68thth minute of the game Amedeo Limitone who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Torrimpietra AFC's Achille Reggianini was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 75th minute, Amedeo Limitone made a precise shot to the right of Achille Reggianini. Torrimpietra AFC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-2. Florian Apolloni took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 79th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Achille Reggianini. Torrimpietra AFC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. In the 85th match minute, Archi Pentimele FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Florian Apolloni to maneuver through the defense. It was beautiful to see Torrimpietra AFC's Ferdinando Attili in action when he in the 88th minute dribbled his way through a couple of opponents and the fired away a shot from almost standing still. First the ball seemed to get in, but turned out to be on the outside of the net. A great chance! Concetto Falcioni made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Dario Silvagni in the 92nd minute of play. In the 96th match minute, Torrimpietra AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Domenico Allemandi to maneuver through the defense. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Archi Pentimele FC had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.