League Play-Off

Cellatica
Spectators: 33 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Biagio Morandin made the kick off which started today's match. Emanuele Di Lello hit a great freekick 2 minutes into the match. Bruno Di Salvatore charged in rather forcefully in the 4th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Bruno Di Salvatore the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 4th minute, Bruno Di Salvatore hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 5th minute Alvise Altobelli shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Fabio Orecchioni saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 8th minute, Ciccio Di Ianni hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After some fancy dribbling in the 9th minute, Biagio Morandin managed to get in a good position for a shot. Cellatica FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Biagio Morandin was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Fabrizio Desiderio breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Alvise Altobelli in the 15th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Fabio Orecchioni prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Francesco Allegretti blasted a shot towards the goal in the 17th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Fabio Orecchioni having to make a save. Biagio Tomasso charged in rather forcefully in the 20th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Biagio Tomasso the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 19 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Settepolesini FC! The goalkeeper, Fabrizio Desiderio, was totally fooled by Cellatica FC's Bianco Tozzi, who 21 minutes into the game made a penalty shot that went in on the goalkeeper's left side. Biagio Morandin received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Fabrizio Desiderio came out and tried to block the shot, but Biagio Morandin slotted it home off the left post making it 2-0 in the 25th minute. 28 minutes into the match, Settepolesini FC's goalkeeper Fabrizio Desiderio had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Bruno Di Salvatore. In the 35th minute, Francesco Allegretti ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Fabio Orecchioni was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-1. Alvise Altobelli recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 38th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Fabrizio Nazzaro kicked well hit freekick during the 39th minute of the match. Fabrizio Desiderio made an important save on a dangerous shot by Carmine Imperiale in the 43rd minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Bruno Di Salvatore got free with Fabrizio Desiderio in the 48th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-1 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Francesco Allegretti made a kick off. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Alvise Altobelli in the 52nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Fabio Orecchioni saved Cellatica FC from getting behind. After some fancy dribbling in the 54th minute, Alvise Altobelli managed to get in a good position for a shot. Settepolesini FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Alvise Altobelli was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Fabio Orecchioni breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After a defensive mix-up in Cellatica FC's zone, Francesco Allegretti stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Fabio Orecchioni came out of the goal and Francesco Allegretti tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Fabrizio Desiderio showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Biagio Morandin in the 62nd minute of the match. Settepolesini FC's Francesco Allegretti got a good chance for a goal in the 71st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The supporters of Settepolesini FC booed when Cellatica FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 74 match minutes in a wonderful position. Bianco Tozzi didn't get a good kick on the ball. After having played for 88 minutes, Biagio Morandin managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Cellatica FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Biagio Morandin was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Fabrizio Desiderio stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Bruno Di Salvatore's shot from short distance in the 94th minute. 97 minutes into the match, Cellatica FC's goal looked a bit too open when Francesco Allegretti came free, but Fabio Orecchioni reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Cellatica FC's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.