League Play-Off

Brarola
Spectators: 33 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Andrea Taraborrelli kicked off to start the match. Claudio Nazzari fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 6th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Aldo Cipolla having to interfere. Claudio Nazzari could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 8th minute of the match, but Aldo Cipolla made a huge save. Andrea Taraborrelli recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 11th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After 13 played minutes Cartabbia got a freekick which was hit by Christian Manzi. Cartabbia's Aldo Cipolla played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Andrea Taraborrelli in the 18th minute of play. Fulvio Spagnuolo came out of the goal in the 20th minute to try and stop a shot by Cartabbia's Ermanno Rossi. But to his dismay, Ermanno Rossi quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-1. The supporters of Brarola FC booed when Cartabbia was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 23 match minutes in a wonderful position. Camillo Vulcano didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 25th minute Cesare Cavallaro managed to get in a great position but fired away a sharp shot that went outside the goal on the goalie's right hand side. It could just as well have been a goal. Aldo Cipolla took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Andrea Taraborrelli, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Aldo Cipolla showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Andrea Taraborrelli in the 37th minute of the match. In the 39th match minute, Brarola FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cesare Cavallaro to maneuver through the defense. Alexander Piccoli charged in rather forcefully in the 47th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Alexander Piccoli the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Cartabbia getting a freekick after 47 minutes play. Alexander Piccoli hit a great ball.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Ermanno Rossi made a kick off. 60 minutes into the game, Brarola FC's Claudio Nazzari nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Aldo Cipolla made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. Claudio Nazzari 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 65 minutes, Andrea Taraborrelli mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Brarola FC and the Cartabbia players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 65th match minute, Brarola FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Andrea Taraborrelli to maneuver through the defense. Aldo Cipolla showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Andrea Taraborrelli, who was totally free with the ball in the 70th minute. After 72 minutes of play, Brarola FC's Andrea Taraborrelli made it 2-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Aldo Cipolla was left in no man's land by his defense there! Claudio Nazzari might have been able to make a better finish in the 77th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Aldo Cipolla. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Claudio Nazzari ran back to his position shaking his head. Aldo Cipolla showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Claudio Nazzari, who was totally free with the ball in the 80th minute. 87 minutes into the match, Cartabbia's goal looked a bit too open when Claudio Nazzari came free, but Aldo Cipolla reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Andrea Taraborrelli's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Aldo Cipolla read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 88th minute of play. Ermanno Rossi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 95th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance.