League Play-Off

Caionvica
Spectators: 33 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The audience was convinced that Dino Bianchini's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Cesare Cesaroni was relentless in the 4th minute of the game. In the 5th minute, Dino Bianchini made a precise shot to the right of Cesare Cesaroni. Caionvica's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. After 10 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Gardigiano AFC! Damiano Di Vito recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 17th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Christian Menna made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Damiano Di Vito in the 19th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Augusto Altobelli in the 22nd minute of play forced Gardigiano AFC's goalkeeper Christian Menna to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Cesare Cesaroni showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Dino Bianchini in the 23rd minute of the match. Augusto Altobellis short, quick shot in the 25thth minute got Christian Menna to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Anselmo De Sanctis's late challenge caught a Caionvica's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Anselmo De Sanctis helped the player get up and apologised. Augusto Altobelli fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 28th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Christian Menna having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Damiano Di Vito in the 29th minute of play forced Gardigiano AFC's goalkeeper Christian Menna to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 31 minutes, Fabrizio Volpe mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Gardigiano AFC and the Caionvica players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 31st minute, Fabrizio Volpe hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Dino Bianchini fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 35th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Cesare Cesaroni having to interfere. Augusto Altobelli sent away a hard shot on goal in the 44th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Christian Menna stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Damiano Di Vito's shot from short distance in the 46th minute. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

Augusto Altobelli's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Christian Menna read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 52nd minute of play. Dino Bianchini received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 60th minute. Cesare Cesaroni tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Christian Menna took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Augusto Altobelli, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Anselmo De Sanctis kicked well hit freekick during the 69th minute of the match. Amerigo Bussi charged in rather forcefully in the 83rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Amerigo Bussi the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 83 played minutes Gardigiano AFC got a freekick which was hit by Amerigo Bussi. Christian Menna took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Damiano Di Vito, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Christian Menna took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Augusto Altobelli, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 91 minutes, Claudio Di Monte mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Caionvica and the Gardigiano AFC players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 91st minute, Claudio Di Monte hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 93rd minute of the match Carter Farese shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Cesare Cesaroni showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. 94 minutes into the match, Damiano Di Vito had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Christian Menna. Gardigiano AFC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Damiano Di Vito was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-1.