League Play-Off

Vinovo
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Ennio Serra made the kick off which started today's match. After a defensive mix-up in Vinovo's zone, Donato Fabiani stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Dino Mara came out of the goal and Donato Fabiani tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Antonello Silvestre recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 14th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. When Francesco Savini fell near the penalty area in the 15th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Vinovo's protests and gave Francesco Savini a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Vinovo getting a freekick after 15 minutes play. Francesco Savini hit a great ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Antonello Silvestre in the 16th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Dino Mara prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Donato Fabiani succeeded in the game's 17th minute to shoot an unreachable shot under the crossbar and scored - 1-1. After 21 minutes of play, CS Kolbe Ponte Mammolo's Antonello Silvestre made it 1-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Dino Mara was left in no man's land by his defense there! Antonello Silvestre kicked well hit freekick during the 24th minute of the match. After having played for 39 minutes, Ennio Serra managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Vinovo's supporters crossed their fingers, but Ennio Serra was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 冯正钢 showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ennio Serra, who was totally free with the ball in the 42nd minute. In the 43rd minute of the match, Arturo Di Mascio got a very nice opportunity to score, but 冯正钢 was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. In the 46th minute, Francesco Savini hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The first half was very even, with the score at 2-2 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

Filippo Tardelli struck a weak shot in the 51st minute. 冯正钢 didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Vinovo. In the 53rd minute, Vinovo's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Antonello Silvestre fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. After some fancy dribbling in the 54th minute, Antonello Silvestre managed to get in a good position for a shot. CS Kolbe Ponte Mammolo's supporters rose to their feet, but Antonello Silvestre was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Dino Mara breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Edmondo Pelati hit a great freekick 57 minutes into the match. Comunardo Iezzi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 59th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Dino Mara having to interfere. CS Kolbe Ponte Mammolo's Donato Fabiani suffered a sore thigh after 60 minutes and couldn't finish the game. The supporters of CS Kolbe Ponte Mammolo booed when Vinovo was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 61 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ennio Serra didn't get a good kick on the ball. Antonello Silvestre received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 63rd minute. Dino Mara tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Vinovo's Arturo Di Mascio got a good chance for a goal in the 68th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Comunardo Iezzi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 73rd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 79th minute the ball was on its way in behind CS Kolbe Ponte Mammolo's goalkeeper 冯正钢, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Arturo Di Mascio recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 83rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. CS Kolbe Ponte Mammolo's Antonello Silvestre got a good chance for a goal in the 88th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. If Cristiano Antonini had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 89th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 91 minutes into the match, Comunardo Iezzi dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Dino Mara, 2-3. 94 minutes into the game, Edmondo Pelati was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Vinovo's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave CS Kolbe Ponte Mammolo the free kick. After 94 played minutes Vinovo got a freekick which was hit by Edmondo Pelati. CS Kolbe Ponte Mammolo's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.