League Play-Off

Stadio Alberi
Spectators: 33 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Fabiano Bondi made the kick off and thus started the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 11th minute, Ferruccio Porcu managed to get in a good position for a shot. Alberi FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Ferruccio Porcu was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Fausto Gianfrancesco breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Alessandro Alba hit a great freekick 11 minutes into the match. Fausto Gianfrancesco made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ferruccio Porcu in the 13th minute of play. Azzano's Fausto Gianfrancesco proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 14th minute of the match, managed to save Azzano from getting a goal against them. Ferdinando Giordani's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 15thth minute, Fausto Gianfrancesco skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. In the 18th minute, Felice Biondi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Fausto Navarra took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Fabiano Bondi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ferruccio Porcu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 28th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 31 minutes into the match, Azzano's Fabiano Bondi sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Fausto Navarra narrowly saved just below the crossbar. If Franco Caracciolo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 32nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. If Fabiano Bondi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 34th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. After 37 played minutes Azzano got a freekick which was hit by Adriano Latini. After some careless play in the Azzano defense, Ferdinando Giordani kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Fausto Gianfrancesco. The Azzano fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Fausto Gianfrancesco should have stopped the shot. Felice Biondi's late challenge caught a Azzano's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Felice Biondi helped the player get up and apologised. Fausto Navarra showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fabiano Bondi, who was totally free with the ball in the 43rd minute. After a defensive mix-up in Azzano's zone, Ferdinando Giordani stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Fausto Gianfrancesco came out of the goal and Ferdinando Giordani tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Ferruccio Porcu was extremely unlucky when he, in the 48th minute, took a shot that hit the right post and went out.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Ferruccio Porcu made a kick off. After some careless play in the Azzano defense, Ferruccio Porcu kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Fausto Gianfrancesco. The Azzano fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Fausto Gianfrancesco should have stopped the shot. Ferdinando Giordani sent away a hard shot on goal in the 69th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Alberi FC's Ferruccio Porcu in the 75th minute got a chance for a shot 75th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Azzano's goalie prevented a goal. After 76 played minutes Azzano got a freekick which was hit by Alessandro Alba. Fausto Gianfrancesco took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ferruccio Porcu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Fausto Navarra made an important save on a dangerous shot by Franco Caracciolo in the 87th minute. Fausto Gianfrancesco showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ferdinando Giordani, who was totally free with the ball in the 96th minute. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The Alberi FC fans cheered their team off the field, for while Azzano had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.