League Play-Off

Lazzate
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Claudio Belfiore kicked off to start the match. Angelo Salvagnin showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Comunardo Maia, who was totally free with the ball in the 8th minute. 13 minutes into the match, Corcolle FC's Comunardo Maia sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Angelo Salvagnin narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Bruno Lucchetti fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 23rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Carter Pace having to interfere. The goalkeeper, Carter Pace, was totally fooled by Lazzate's Fabio Marcon, who 26 minutes into the game made a penalty shot that went in on the goalkeeper's left side. After some fancy dribbling in the 36th minute, Comunardo Maia managed to get in a good position for a shot. Corcolle FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Comunardo Maia was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Angelo Salvagnin breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. When Comunardo Maia came up free with the goalie in the 39th minute, the Corcolle FC 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 Comunardo Maia couldn't finish the play. Adriano Polidori sent away a hard shot on goal in the 40th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 41 minutes into the game, Emilio Iacobucci was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Lazzate's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Corcolle FC the free kick. After 41 played minutes Lazzate got a freekick which was hit by Emilio Iacobucci. In the 46th minute, Angelo Zaino hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

When Angelo Zaino fell near the penalty area in the 53rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Corcolle FC's protests and gave Angelo Zaino a yellow card for diving instead. 54 minutes into the match, Corcolle FC's goal looked a bit too open when Claudio Belfiore came free, but Carter Pace reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Comunardo Maia received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Angelo Salvagnin came out and tried to block the shot, but Comunardo Maia slotted it home off the left post making it 1-2 in the 57th minute. 65 minutes into the game, Corcolle FC's Adriano Polidori nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Angelo Salvagnin made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-3. With a little luck, Lazzate's Angelo Salvagnin got control of the ball when Comunardo Maia tried to sneak it across the goal line. After 71 played minutes, Corcolle FC's Christian Pili shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Angelo Salvagnin came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Corcolle FC reached it. If Adriano Polidori had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 73rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The supporters of Lazzate booed when Corcolle FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 74 match minutes in a wonderful position. Angelo Zaino didn't get a good kick on the ball. Carter Pace took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Claudio Belfiore, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 86 minutes into the match, Lazzate's goalkeeper Angelo Salvagnin had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Adriano Polidori. After some careless play in the Corcolle FC defense, Claudio Belfiore kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Carter Pace. The Corcolle FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Carter Pace should have stopped the shot. When Bernardo Giorda fell near the penalty area in the 91st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Lazzate's protests and gave Bernardo Giorda a yellow card for diving instead. Bernardo Giorda hit a great freekick 91 minutes into the match. Carter Pace took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bruno Lucchetti, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Despite being the better team, Corcolle FC failed to find the winning goal and were forced to settle for a single point.