League Play-Off

Stadio Noverasco
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Enzo Galante started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. 4 minutes into the match, Aurelia AFC's goalkeeper Alvise Salemme had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Filippo Bertolini. 6 minutes into the match, Enzo Galante notched a goal, 1-0, to the right of Aurelia AFC's Alvise Salemme. Alvise Salemme was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Filippo Bertolini fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 11th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Alvise Salemme having to interfere. After 12 played minutes Aurelia AFC got a freekick which was hit by Dario De Carolis. Filippo Bertolini blasted a shot towards the goal in the 13th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Alvise Salemme having to make a save. 14 minutes into the game, Domenico Padula was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Aurelia AFC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Noverasco the free kick. Domenico Padula kicked well hit freekick during the 15th minute of the match. When Enzo Galante came up free with the goalie in the 16th minute, the Noverasco 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 Enzo Galante couldn't finish the play. After 18 minutes of play, Aurelia AFC's Ciro De Santis made it 1-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Donato Barone was left in no man's land by his defense there! The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Dave Di Placido during the 21st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 21st match minute, Noverasco was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dave Di Placido to maneuver through the defense. The supporters of Noverasco booed when Aurelia AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 25 match minutes in a wonderful position. Flavio Vitucci didn't get a good kick on the ball. Enzo Galante fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 26th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Alvise Salemme having to interfere. After some fancy dribbling in the 35th minute, Edmondo Rava managed to get in a good position for a shot. Aurelia AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Edmondo Rava was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Donato Barone breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After some careless play in the Noverasco defense, Ciro De Santis kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Donato Barone. The Noverasco fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Donato Barone should have stopped the shot. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ciro De Santis in the 43rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Donato Barone prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Edmondo Rava fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 45th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Donato Barone having to interfere. 46 minutes into the match, Aurelia AFC's Ciro De Santis sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Donato Barone narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After the first half Aurelia AFC were leading 1-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Ciro De Santis made a kick off. 51 minutes into the match, Ciro De Santis dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Donato Barone, 1-3. In the 59th minute, Filippo Guerriero hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a defensive mix-up in Noverasco's zone, Edmondo Rava stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Donato Barone came out of the goal and Edmondo Rava tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Camillo Maurizi kicked well hit freekick during the 62nd minute of the match. Thanks to some nice moves Edmondo Rava could shoot a difficult shot in the 64th minute, which Donato Barone however easily saved by the left post. In the 64th minute, Edmondo Rava reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Donato Barone. The goal made the score 1-4. Donato Barone came out of the goal in the 68th minute to try and stop a shot by Aurelia AFC's Edmondo Rava. But to his dismay, Edmondo Rava quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-5. Alvise Salemme came out of the goal in the 76th minute to try and stop a shot by Noverasco's Enzo Galante. But to his dismay, Enzo Galante quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 2-5. 83 minutes into the match, Aurelia AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Filippo Bertolini came free, but Alvise Salemme reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Dave Di Placido hit a great freekick 86 minutes into the match. Donato Barone didn't succeed in stopping the ball in the 90th minute, which inside left pole to 2-6. The supporters of Aurelia AFC booed when Noverasco was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 96 match minutes in a wonderful position. Donato De Matteis didn't get a good kick on the ball. Aurelia AFC's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.