League Play-Off

Stadio Crea
Spectators: 33 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Alberigo Grasso kicked off to start the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Achille Casadei in the 5th minute of play forced Crea's goalkeeper Fabiano Flocco to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of Carpinello booed when Crea was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 5 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fabrizio Cosi didn't get a good kick on the ball. Florian Cera sent away a hard shot on goal in the 6th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Concetto Rago took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cristiano Melucci, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 11th minute, Carpinello's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Alessandro Pezzella fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. Florian Cera fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 18th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Fabiano Flocco having to interfere. Fabiano Flocco stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Anfilogino Panza's shot from short distance in the 20th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Florian Cera in the 23rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Fabiano Flocco prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Concetto Rago showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alberigo Grasso, who was totally free with the ball in the 29th minute. If Alberigo Grasso had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 30th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Crea's Alessandro Pezzella got a good chance for a goal in the 32nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Alberigo Grasso received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Concetto Rago came out and tried to block the shot, but Alberigo Grasso slotted it home off the left post making it 1-0 in the 34th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Florian Cera in the 38th minute of play forced Crea's goalkeeper Fabiano Flocco to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Carter Papetti sent away a hard shot on goal in the 40th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Anfilogino Panza received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 43rd minute. Fabiano Flocco tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-0 at half-time.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Florian Cera to strike the kick off in the second half. The crowd rose to their feet as Anfilogino Panza kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Fabiano Flocco. That made the score 2-1 in the 53 minute of play. After 56 played minutes Carpinello got a freekick which was hit by Carter Papetti. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Alessandro Pezzella in the 59th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Concetto Rago prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The referee felt a red card was in order, 70 minutes into the game, when Armin Circelli put in a rough tackle. After 74 played minutes Florian Cera rounded Crea's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 2-2. The supporters of Carpinello booed when Crea was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 79 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alberigo Grasso didn't get a good kick on the ball. 80 minutes into the game, Anfilogino Panza cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-3. Fabiano Flocco was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Fabiano Flocco came out of the goal in the 86th minute to try and stop a shot by Carpinello's Anfilogino Panza. But to his dismay, Anfilogino Panza quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 2-4. In the 96th match minute, Crea was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dino Piccini to maneuver through the defense. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Carpinello had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.