League Play-Off

Quirico
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Hrodohaidis Rosa Rossa's Ennio Cipolla 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. Ennio Cipolla took the ball and in the 9 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Ercole Andreassi. Ercole Andreassi dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. After having played for 16 minutes, Ennio Cipolla managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Hrodohaidis Rosa Rossa's supporters crossed their fingers, but Ennio Cipolla was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The supporters of Quirico FC booed when Hrodohaidis Rosa Rossa was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 18 match minutes in a wonderful position. Francesco Zara didn't get a good kick on the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 20th minute, Florian Pellegrini managed to get in a good position for a shot. Quirico FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Florian Pellegrini was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Enrico Genta breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The supporters of Quirico FC booed when Hrodohaidis Rosa Rossa was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 24 match minutes in a wonderful position. Davide Basile didn't get a good kick on the ball. Ercole Andreassi stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Demetrio Lio's shot from short distance in the 28th minute. 30 minutes into the game, Augusto Campo was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Hrodohaidis Rosa Rossa's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Quirico FC the free kick. After a rather tough play, Hrodohaidis Rosa Rossa's Augusto Campo got a free kick in the 30th minute. Fabiano Pavlu recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 31st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 35 minutes into the match, Hrodohaidis Rosa Rossa's goal looked a bit too open when Florian Pellegrini came free, but Enrico Genta reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 38 minutes, Ferdinando Sorge mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Quirico FC and the Hrodohaidis Rosa Rossa players grew even worse after the yellow card. Ferdinando Sorge hit a great freekick 38 minutes into the match. When Hrodohaidis Rosa Rossa's Demetrio Lio in the 40th minute got a chance for a shot 40th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Quirico FC's goalie prevented a goal. In the 42nd minute, Aldo Di Cesare fired away a killer shot towards the goal that, to the delight of Enrico Genta, passed just outside the right post.

52 minutes into the game, Quirico FC's Florian Pellegrini nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Enrico Genta made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. 59 minutes into the match, Florian Pellegrini had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Enrico Genta. Hrodohaidis Rosa Rossa's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Florian Pellegrini was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-1. Ercole Andreassi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ennio Cipolla in the 64th minute of the match. Aldo Di Cesare received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 67th minute. Enrico Genta tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Hrodohaidis Rosa Rossa's Enrico Genta played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alessio Quattrocchi in the 69th minute of play. 81 minutes into the match, Hrodohaidis Rosa Rossa's goal looked a bit too open when Florian Pellegrini came free, but Enrico Genta reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ennio Cipolla in the 83rd minute of play forced Quirico FC's goalkeeper Ercole Andreassi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 89 minutes, Davide Basile mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Hrodohaidis Rosa Rossa and the Quirico FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 89th minute, Davide Basile hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 92 minutes into the game, Aldo Di Cesare cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 3-1. Enrico Genta was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. After 95 played minutes Hrodohaidis Rosa Rossa got a freekick which was hit by Arrigo Di Marino. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The Quirico FC fans cheered their team off the field, for while Hrodohaidis Rosa Rossa had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.