League Play-Off

Stadio Setteville
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Achille Conte kicked off to start the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Achille Conte in the 3rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Corrado Zisser saved Setteville AFC from getting behind. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Achille Conte in the 4th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Corrado Zisser saved Setteville AFC from getting behind. Carter Caruso's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Corrado Zisser read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 8th minute of play. When Rivabella AFC's Achille Conte in 10 game minutes managed to cut through with the ball in front of the goal, only having to shoot. Corrado Zisser guarding the goal like a pit bull was extremely focused and managed to reach the ball just by the crossbar before it went in. In the 12th minute, Andrea Barberio sent off a long shot on goal, but the shot was nowhere near the goal and Setteville AFC's Corrado Zisser didn't even have to move. An unexpectedly hard shot by Carmine Chioda in the 17th minute of play forced Rivabella AFC's goalkeeper Demetrio Azzolina to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 21 minutes, Andrea Barberio mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Rivabella AFC and the Setteville AFC players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 21st minute, Andrea Barberio hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 32nd minute, Daniele Marchetti 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. Emilio Graziano charged in rather forcefully in the 33rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Emilio Graziano the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. When Carter Caruso came up free with the goalie in the 39th minute, the Rivabella AFC 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 Carter Caruso couldn't finish the play. Daniele Marchetti recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 44th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The score stood at 0-0 when the half time whistle went. Both sets of players seemed reasonably pleased with how the match was going.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Carmine Chioda made a kick off. Demetrio Azzolina made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Daniele Marchetti in the 55th minute of play. Setteville AFC's Corrado Zisser proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 58th minute of the match, managed to save Setteville AFC from getting a goal against them. Corrado Zisser showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Achille Conte, who was totally free with the ball in the 59th minute. Carter Caruso received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 60th minute. Corrado Zisser tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Carmine Chioda in the 68th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Demetrio Azzolina prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The supporters of Setteville AFC booed when Rivabella AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 71 match minutes in a wonderful position. Aurelio Mei didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a rather tough play, Rivabella AFC's Arrigo Spiazzi got a free kick in the 75th minute. Corrado Zisser made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Achille Conte in the 85th minute of play. Francesco Bulla's late challenge caught a Setteville AFC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Francesco Bulla helped the player get up and apologised. After 88 played minutes Rivabella AFC got a freekick which was hit by Francesco Bulla. If Daniele Marchetti had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 92nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Demetrio Azzolina took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Carmine Chioda, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Setteville AFC's Emilio Graziano got his second yellow card of the match in the 95th minute. The referee ordered Emilio Graziano off the ground. In the 96th match minute, Setteville AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Emilio Graziano to maneuver through the defense. The final whistle blew with the score still tied, and both teams left the pitch thinking about the missed chances that could have given their team the win.