League Play-Off

Stadio Verziano
Spectators: 33 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Bianco Troiano started the match with the kick off. In the 2nd minute, Amos Di Toma hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Camillo Cameli charged in rather forcefully in the 6th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Camillo Cameli the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Camillo Cameli kicked well hit freekick during the 7th minute of the match. In the 8th minute, Bianco Troiano left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Torre FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. Anthony Pili showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bianco Troiano, who was totally free with the ball in the 12th minute. Florian Giacomozzi took the ball and in the 13 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Anthony Pili. Anthony Pili dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-2. Arturo Verdini could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 18th minute of the match, but Demetrio Ferrario made a huge save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Frank Valerio in the 19th minute of play forced Torre FC's goalkeeper Demetrio Ferrario to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Bianco Troiano in the 22nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Anthony Pili prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After a defensive mix-up in Verziano's zone, Bianco Troiano stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Anthony Pili came out of the goal and Bianco Troiano tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 31 minutes into the match, Verziano's goal looked a bit too open when Bianco Troiano came free, but Anthony Pili reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Arturo Verdini in the 35thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Demetrio Ferrario, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Arturo Verdini sent away a hard shot on goal in the 37th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 39th match minute, Verziano was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ennio Sammartano to maneuver through the defense. Ettore Piacentini struck a weak shot in the 40th minute. Anthony Pili didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Torre FC. Ermanno De Santis hit a great freekick 44 minutes into the match. Corrado Senatore hit a great freekick 45 minutes into the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 46th minute, Frank Valerio managed to get in a good position for a shot. Verziano's supporters rose to their feet, but Frank Valerio was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Demetrio Ferrario breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Frank Valerio made a kick off. Ettore Piacentini hit a great freekick 52 minutes into the match. Verziano's Ennio Sammartano got a good chance for a goal in the 53rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. When Bianco Troiano came up free with the goalie in the 55th minute, the Torre 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 Bianco Troiano couldn't finish the play. Verziano were awarded a corner in the 59th minute after Torre FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Ennio Sammartano took the corner. If Frank Valerio had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 61st minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Demetrio Ferrario stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Arturo Verdini's shot from short distance in the 74th minute. If Frank Valerio had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 75th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 77th minute, Ennio Sammartano hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Torre FC's Florian Giacomozzi got a good chance for a goal in the 83rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Bianco Troiano sent away a hard shot on goal in the 88th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. An unexpected shot in the 90th minute by Bianco Troiano got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. Bianco Troiano received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 92nd minute. Anthony Pili tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The Torre FC players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.