League Play-Off

Stadio Sambughe
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Adriano Potenza kicked off to start the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Alberigo Bassi got free with Federico Sorrentino in the 4th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 6th minute, Adriano Potenza got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Frank Ragazzoni in the 10th minute of play forced Sambughe FC's goalkeeper Corrado Pallini to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 11 minutes into the match, Sambughe FC's goal looked a bit too open when Dave Giannico came free, but Corrado Pallini reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 15th minute the ball was on its way in behind Sambughe FC's goalkeeper Corrado Pallini, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. When Torre Del Moro FC's Amerigo Gregori in the 16th minute got a chance for a shot 16th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Sambughe FC's goalie prevented a goal. 20 minutes into the match, Torre Del Moro FC's goalkeeper Federico Sorrentino had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Alberigo Bassi. Torre Del Moro FC were awarded a corner in the 24th minute after Sambughe FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Amos Di Federico took the corner. The corner went over the outstretched arms of Sambughe FC's goalie and right to Amerigo Gregori. He fired away a shot at goal, but the shot had too much spin, and it went just outside the goal. Sambughe FC's manager breathed a sigh of relief on the sidelines as his team had managed to escape an almost certain goal. After 26 played minutes Sambughe FC got a freekick which was hit by Donato Petrosino. Dave Giannico blasted a shot towards the goal in the 28th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Corrado Pallini having to make a save. In the 31st minute, Amerigo Gregori made a precise shot to the right of Corrado Pallini. Sambughe FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. Adriano Potenza received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 42nd minute. Federico Sorrentino tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 43rd match minute, Torre Del Moro FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Edoardo Di Placido to maneuver through the defense. Sambughe FC's Adriano Potenza got a good chance for a goal in the 45th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Amerigo Gregori was the one to do the kick off. If Amerigo Gregori had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 56th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 60 minutes into the game, Alberto Baratta was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Sambughe FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Torre Del Moro FC the free kick. In the 60th minute, Alberto Baratta hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Torre Del Moro FC's Federico Sorrentino played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Adriano Potenza in the 65th minute of play. Federico Sorrentino showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alberigo Bassi, who was totally free with the ball in the 70th minute. Dave Giannico struck a weak shot in the 77th minute. Corrado Pallini didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Torre Del Moro FC. Torre Del Moro FC's Federico Sorrentino played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alberigo Bassi in the 79th minute of play. Federico Sorrentino made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Adriano Potenza in the 85th minute of play. Federico Sorrentino came out of the goal in the 89th minute to try and stop a shot by Sambughe FC's Adriano Potenza. But to his dismay, Adriano Potenza quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-1. Adriano Potenza recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 95th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The teams fought very hard right up to the final whistle. Both sets of players were happy to go away with a draw.