League Play-Off

Gambarara
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Andrea Orsini made the kick off which started today's match. After some fancy dribbling in the 9th minute, Adriano Candeloro managed to get in a good position for a shot. San Prospero FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Adriano Candeloro was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ciccio Angelini breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. San Prospero FC's Adriano Candeloro got a good chance for a goal in the 10th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 17 minutes into the match, Gambarara's goal looked a bit too open when Andrea Orsini came free, but Ciccio Angelini reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Adriano Candeloro in the 18th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ciccio Angelini saved Gambarara from getting behind. Ciccio Angelini showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Andrea Orsini, who was totally free with the ball in the 19th minute. In the 21st minute Andrea Orsini shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ciccio Angelini saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When San Prospero FC's Andrea Orsini in the 23rd minute got a chance for a shot 23rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Gambarara's goalie prevented a goal. Gambarara's Ciccio Angelini played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Andrea Orsini in the 25th minute of play. A collision led to San Prospero FC getting a freekick after 26 minutes play. Diego Polo hit a great ball. When Adriano Candeloro came up free with the goalie in the 30th minute, the San Prospero FC 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 Adriano Candeloro couldn't finish the play. Domenico Mazzola kicked well hit freekick during the 32nd minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Andrea Orsini in the 33rd minute of play forced Gambarara's goalkeeper Ciccio Angelini to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. If Domenico Mazzola had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 35th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a rather tough play, Gambarara's Arturo Mastrocola got a free kick in the 41st minute. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Domenico Mazzola made a kick off. After a rather tough play, San Prospero FC's Fabiano Cellucci got a free kick in the 53rd minute. If Domenico Mazzola had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 55th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Florian Granati recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 58th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 61st match minute, Gambarara was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Aurelio Zulli to maneuver through the defense. If Domenico Mazzola had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 65th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 67th minute, Aurelio Zulli hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Andrea Orsini recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 68th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Adriano Candeloro fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 70th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ciccio Angelini having to interfere. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Andrea Orsini in the 71st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ciccio Angelini saved Gambarara from getting behind. 72 minutes into the game, Ciro Di Maria was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Gambarara's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave San Prospero FC the free kick. Adriano Candeloro fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 76th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ciccio Angelini having to interfere. The supporters of San Prospero FC booed when Gambarara was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 85 match minutes in a wonderful position. Antonello Albanesi didn't get a good kick on the ball. Ciccio Angelini was in exellent shape and made a fantastic save when he, in the 86th minute of the match, managed to get hold of the ball after a long shot from Dave Tosi. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Andrea Orsini in the 92nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ciccio Angelini saved Gambarara from getting behind. In the 93rdth minute of the game Andrea Orsini who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Gambarara's Ciccio Angelini was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. San Prospero FC's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.