League Play-Off

Stadio Campodonica
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Ermanno Genta started the match with the kick off. If Anthony Liberti had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 4th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 7 minutes into the match, Ermanno Genta had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Biagio Maccioni. Campodonica FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Ermanno Genta was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. Biagio Maccioni stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Ermanno Genta's shot from short distance in the 18th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ermanno Genta in the 21st minute of play forced Campodonica FC's goalkeeper Biagio Maccioni to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 23 minutes into the game, Anthony Liberti lined in a short shot 1-1 behind a frustrated Alfredo Di Monte. Alfredo Di Monte showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Anthony Liberti, who was totally free with the ball in the 28th minute. Cristiano Bellomo hit a great freekick 29 minutes into the match. Alfredo Di Monte showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Anthony Liberti, who was totally free with the ball in the 31st minute. In the 33rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Porto Corsini FC's goalkeeper Alfredo Di Monte, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After a defensive mix-up in Campodonica FC's zone, Alvaro Musso stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Biagio Maccioni came out of the goal and Alvaro Musso tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After having played for 43 minutes, Alvaro Musso managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Porto Corsini FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Alvaro Musso was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Alfredo Di Monte showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Anthony Liberti, who was totally free with the ball in the 47th minute. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Anthony Liberti to make the kick off. In the 52nd minute Anthony Liberti shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Alfredo Di Monte saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Porto Corsini FC's Alvaro Musso was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 53rd play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. In the 62nd minute, Alvaro Musso fired away a shot on goal. He put a little to much spin on the ball and sent it just wide of the right post. 64 minutes into the match, Campodonica FC's goal looked a bit too open when Ermanno Genta came free, but Biagio Maccioni reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 71 minutes into the game, Campodonica FC's Anthony Liberti nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Alfredo Di Monte made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-2. In the 74th minute, Anthony Liberti hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Anthony Liberti struck a weak shot in the 76th minute. Alfredo Di Monte didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Campodonica FC. After 79 played minutes Campodonica FC got a freekick which was hit by Flavio Gagliano. When the match had gone on for 80 minutes, Ermanno Genta put it in 2-3 from a short distance just to the right of Biagio Maccioni. 83 minutes into the match, Alvaro Musso had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Biagio Maccioni. Campodonica FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Alvaro Musso was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-4. After 86 played minutes Porto Corsini FC got a freekick which was hit by Carmine Cordone. In the 88th minute Anthony Liberti shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Alfredo Di Monte saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Anthony Liberti sent away a hard shot on goal in the 89th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Anthony Liberti received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 91st minute. Alfredo Di Monte tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Porto Corsini FC's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.