League Play-Off

Viarolo
Spectators: 33 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Antonello Pili kicked off to start the match. 6 minutes into the match, Latina Scalo's goal looked a bit too open when Fabiano Di Toro came free, but Dennis Savini reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Fabiano Di Toro received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 7th minute. Dennis Savini tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Francesco Arcari took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Antonello Pili, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Latina Scalo's Dennis Savini played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Fabiano Di Toro in the 11th minute of play. In the 17th match minute, Viarolo FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Fabiano Ottavi to maneuver through the defense. Francesco Arcari stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Antonello Pili's shot from short distance in the 19th minute. Felice Del Pizzo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 20th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Dennis Savini having to interfere. Fabiano Ottavi received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 23rd minute. Dennis Savini tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Fabiano Di Toro in the 27th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Dennis Savini saved Latina Scalo from getting behind. After 29 played minutes Latina Scalo got a freekick which was hit by Beppe Faiella. Bernardo Colle sent away a hard shot on goal in the 33rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After having played for 35 minutes, Fabiano Di Toro managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Viarolo FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Fabiano Di Toro was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Felice Del Pizzo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 39th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Felice Del Pizzo recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 42nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 43rd minute Fabiano Di Toro shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Dennis Savini saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 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.

The wind increased when Fabiano Di Toro made the kick off in the second half. After having played for 52 minutes, Antonello Pili managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Latina Scalo's supporters crossed their fingers, but Antonello Pili was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 54th minute of the match, Ferdinando Pio got a very nice opportunity to score, but Francesco Arcari was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. 57 minutes into the match, Latina Scalo's goal looked a bit too open when Fabiano Di Toro came free, but Dennis Savini reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Fabiano Di Toro in the 66th minute of play forced Latina Scalo's goalkeeper Dennis Savini to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Fabiano Di Toro in the 67th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Dennis Savini saved Latina Scalo from getting behind. After 68 played minutes Latina Scalo got a freekick which was hit by Beppe Faiella. Latina Scalo's Dennis Savini played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Felice Del Pizzo in the 70th minute of play. Fausto Di Tullio charged in rather forcefully in the 72nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Fausto Di Tullio the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. 73 minutes into the match, Latina Scalo's goal looked a bit too open when Felice Del Pizzo came free, but Dennis Savini reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Felice Del Pizzo might have been able to make a better finish in the 75th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Dennis Savini. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Felice Del Pizzo ran back to his position shaking his head. Felice Del Pizzo blasted a shot towards the goal in the 78th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Dennis Savini having to make a save. Fabiano Di Toro sent away a hard shot on goal in the 79th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 87 minutes into the match, Fabiano Di Toro had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Dennis Savini. Latina Scalo's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Fabiano Di Toro was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. 93 minutes into the match, Viarolo FC's goal looked a bit too open when Antonello Pili came free, but Francesco Arcari reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Fabiano Di Toro sent away a hard shot on goal in the 95th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The Viarolo FC fans cheered their team off the field, for while Latina Scalo had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.