League Play-Off

Milano
Spectators: 33 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Daniele Marzulli started the match with the kick off. In the 6th match minute, Milano was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Diego De Gregorio to maneuver through the defense. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Enrico Zappacosta in the 8th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Anthony Gismondi saved Milano from getting behind. The nice shot from Alexander Montaldi in the 14thth minute just in front of the goal should have ended in point on the board, but Dino Natale had a great feel for the game and superbly saved the ball from getting in by the left post. With a little luck, Avegno's Dino Natale got control of the ball when Alexander Montaldi tried to sneak it across the goal line. Anthony Gismondi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Enrico Zappacosta, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Enrico Zappacosta received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 21st minute. Anthony Gismondi tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 22nd match minute, Milano was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ferruccio Ritacco to maneuver through the defense. Daniele Marzulli fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 25th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Dino Natale having to interfere. Alexander Montaldi received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 27th minute. Dino Natale tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Daniele Marzulli fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 28th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Dino Natale having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in Avegno's zone, Daniele Marzulli stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Dino Natale came out of the goal and Daniele Marzulli tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The wind increased when Daniele Fiore made the kick off in the second half. Enrico Zappacosta received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 53rd minute. Anthony Gismondi tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Anthony Gismondi made an important save on a dangerous shot by Enrico Zappacosta in the 57th minute. Alexander Montaldi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 60th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Dino Natale having to interfere. After a rather tough play, Milano's Diego De Gregorio got a free kick in the 62nd minute. With a little luck, Milano's Anthony Gismondi got control of the ball when Enrico Zappacosta tried to sneak it across the goal line. Ferruccio Spadoni fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 72nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Anthony Gismondi having to interfere. Anthony Gismondi made an important save on a dangerous shot by Enrico Zappacosta in the 74th minute. A hard shot 80 in the game by Enrico Zappacosta from a close distance when the talented Anthony Gismondi managed to make a qualified save. Milano's players were relieved. Milano's Alexander Montaldi got a good chance for a goal in the 86th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 89th minute, Enrico Zappacosta got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Daniele Fiore sent away a hard shot on goal in the 96th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance.