League Play-Off

Tessera
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Biagio Ricci made the kick off and thus started the match. Alexander Russi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Flavio Montini, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Alexander Russi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Flavio Montini in the 8th minute of play. Alexander Russi didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Flavio Montini went, in the 17th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-1 was the resulting score. 23 minutes into the game, Lazzate FC's Flavio Montini nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Alexander Russi made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. Alexander Russi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Antonio Paolini in the 38th minute of play. In the 39th minute Flavio Montini shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Alexander Russi saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Carlo Donati charged in rather forcefully in the 40th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Carlo Donati the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Lazzate FC booed when Tessera FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 40 match minutes in a wonderful position. Carlo Donati didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Flavio Montini had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 41st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Alexander Russi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Flavio Montini in the 45th minute of play. Carlo Donati was shown his second yellow card after 45 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. After 46 played minutes Tessera FC got a freekick which was hit by Carlo Donati. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-2.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Flavio Montini stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. In the 51st minute, Biagio Ricci made a precise shot to the right of Alex Bassi. Lazzate FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-2. If Antonio Santone had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 62nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. In the 65th minute, one of Lazzate FC:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Lazzate FC. In the 70th minute Antonio Santone shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Alex Bassi saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Lazzate FC's Alex Bassi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Antonio Santone in the 78th minute of play. Alexander Russi was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Flavio Montini showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-3 in the 81 minute of play. Antonio Santone received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 86th minute. Alex Bassi tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in Tessera FC's zone, Antonio Paolini stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Alexander Russi came out of the goal and Antonio Paolini tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Beppe Gaspari in the 92ndth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Alexander Russi, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. When Antonio Paolini fell near the penalty area in the 94th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Lazzate FC's protests and gave Antonio Paolini a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Lazzate FC's Antonio Paolini got a free kick in the 94th minute. After some careless play in the Lazzate FC defense, Antonio Santone kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Alex Bassi. The Lazzate FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Alex Bassi should have stopped the shot. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Lazzate FC walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.