League Play-Off

Marnate
Spectators: 33 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Ramoscello FC's Eraldo Ascenzi started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Elia La Penna recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 5th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Flavio Porreca made an important save on a dangerous shot by Elia La Penna in the 7th minute. If Ciccio Domenghini had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 9th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Fabiano Vettori made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Eraldo Ascenzi in the 12th minute of play. In the 12th minute, Eraldo Ascenzi made a precise shot to the right of Fabiano Vettori. Marnate FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Felice Muciaccia during the 20th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Felice Muciaccia kicked well hit freekick during the 20th minute of the match. If Elia La Penna had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 21st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Armando Pompilio in the 23rd minute of play forced Ramoscello FC's goalkeeper Flavio Porreca to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Flavio Porreca was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Elia La Penna showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-1 in the 30 minute of play. After having played for 39 minutes, Eraldo Ascenzi managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Ramoscello FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Eraldo Ascenzi was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Fabiano Vettori showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Eraldo Ascenzi in the 47th minute of the match. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

Marnate FC's Fabiano Vettori played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Eraldo Ascenzi in the 52nd minute of play. 57 minutes into the match, Ramoscello FC's goal looked a bit too open when Armando Pompilio came free, but Flavio Porreca reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ramoscello FC's Felice Muciaccia got his second yellow card of the match in the 57th minute. The referee ordered Felice Muciaccia off the ground. Felice Muciaccia hit a great freekick 58 minutes into the match. If Armando Pompilio had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 59th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a rather tough play, Ramoscello FC's Eraldo Ascenzi got a free kick in the 60th minute. After a rather tough play, Ramoscello FC's Cristiano Campese got a free kick in the 62nd minute. After having played for 65 minutes, Elia La Penna managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Marnate FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Elia La Penna was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 66 minutes into the match, Marnate FC's Armando Pompilio sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Flavio Porreca narrowly saved just below the crossbar. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Cristiano Apolloni during the 69th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Achille Sasso shot the penalty kick by force right in the crossbar. No goal. Armando Pompilio might have been able to make a better finish in the 78th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Flavio Porreca. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Armando Pompilio ran back to his position shaking his head. After 79 minutes, Eraldo Ascenzi mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Ramoscello FC and the Marnate FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. Eraldo Ascenzi kicked well hit freekick during the 79th minute of the match. Ramoscello FC's Flavio Porreca played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Armando Pompilio in the 82nd minute of play. Eraldo Ascenzi 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. Fabiano Vettori came out of the goal in the 91st minute to try and stop a shot by Ramoscello FC's Ciccio Domenghini. But to his dismay, Ciccio Domenghini quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-2. Ciccio Domenghini struck a weak shot in the 96th minute. Fabiano Vettori didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Ramoscello FC. After 97 played minutes Marnate FC got a freekick which was hit by Edmondo Maurizi. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Ramoscello FC had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.