League Play-Off

Poggetto
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Carter Pasquarelli got the match started through his kick off. After 2 played minutes Poggetto AFC got a freekick which was hit by Comunardo Scarcella. Aurelio Perna fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 4th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Anfilogino Minotti having to interfere. 5 minutes into the game, Bruno Tarantini was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Poggetto AFC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Mamiano the free kick. In the 5th minute, Bruno Tarantini hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A collision led to Poggetto AFC getting a freekick after 6 minutes play. Biagio Ronconi hit a great ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 12th minute, Alberigo Di Pietrantonio managed to get in a good position for a shot. Poggetto AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Alberigo Di Pietrantonio was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Concetto Tacconelli breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The supporters of Poggetto AFC booed when Mamiano was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 13 match minutes in a wonderful position. Antonello Del Giudice didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Alvise Feltrin had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 14th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Mamiano's Concetto Tacconelli played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alvise Feltrin in the 18th minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Poggetto AFC's zone, Carter Pasquarelli stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Anfilogino Minotti came out of the goal and Carter Pasquarelli tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. If Aurelio Perna had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 36th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Aurelio Coccolone could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 42nd minute of the match, but Concetto Tacconelli made a huge save. Edoardo Fino kicked well hit freekick during the 47th minute of the match. 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.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Alvise Feltrin made a kick off. Aurelio Coccolone received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 53rd minute. Concetto Tacconelli 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 Alvise Feltrin in the 57th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Concetto Tacconelli prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 58th minute of the game. One of Poggetto AFC:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Mamiano:s goal. Anfilogino Minotti showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Carter Pasquarelli, who was totally free with the ball in the 65th minute. Aurelio Coccolone received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 70th minute. Concetto Tacconelli tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Antonello Del Giudice's late challenge caught a Poggetto AFC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Antonello Del Giudice helped the player get up and apologised. In the 77th match minute, Mamiano was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Antonello Del Giudice to maneuver through the defense. A collision led to Mamiano getting a freekick after 79 minutes play. Flavio Tesone hit a great ball. Alvise Feltrin blasted a shot towards the goal in the 84th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Concetto Tacconelli having to make a save. After having played for 87 minutes, Aurelio Coccolone managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Poggetto AFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Aurelio Coccolone was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Aurelio Perna struck a weak shot in the 89th minute. Anfilogino Minotti didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Mamiano. Alvise Feltrin blasted a shot towards the goal in the 99th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Concetto Tacconelli having to make a save. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Mamiano eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.