League Play-Off

Caselle
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Ernesto Cardano made the kick off which started today's match. Ernesto Cardano sent away a hard shot on goal in the 4th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Fulvio Pilla had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 8th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Amos Mucci during the 11th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Caselle FC booed when Meldola was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 11 match minutes in a wonderful position. Amos Mucci didn't get a good kick on the ball. Fulvio Pilla did some fancy footwork in front of goal and succeeded to deceive the defenders so he could slam the ball in 1-0 to the left of a surprised Emiliano Pozzo 22 minutes into the match. Davide Casadei showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ernesto Cardano in the 25th minute of the match. 27 minutes into the match, Ernesto Cardano notched a goal, 1-1, to the right of Caselle FC's Davide Casadei. Davide Casadei was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ernesto Cardano in the 31st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Davide Casadei prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Emiliano Pozzo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Emilio Tartaglia in the 34th minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in Caselle FC's zone, Ernesto Cardano stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Davide Casadei came out of the goal and Ernesto Cardano tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 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.

Fulvio Pilla sent away a hard shot on goal in the 56th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Emilio Tartaglia recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 57th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Emiliano Pozzo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fulvio Pilla, who was totally free with the ball in the 60th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Emilio Tartaglia in the 61st minute of play forced Meldola's goalkeeper Emiliano Pozzo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A collision led to Meldola getting a freekick after 62 minutes play. Cristoforo Pedroni hit a great ball. Davide Casadei showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ernesto Cardano in the 70th minute of the match. After 73 played minutes Meldola got a freekick which was hit by Alessio Di Clemente. Alfonso Grande's late challenge caught a Meldola's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Alfonso Grande helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Meldola booed when Caselle FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 75 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alfonso Grande didn't get a good kick on the ball. A collision led to Caselle FC getting a freekick after 78 minutes play. Anthony Uguccioni hit a great ball. Davide Casadei made an important save on a dangerous shot by Federico Di Fiore in the 80th minute. After 81 played minutes Caselle FC got a freekick which was hit by Ciccio Guerrini. If Federico Di Fiore had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 95th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 98 minutes into the match, Caselle FC's goal looked a bit too open when Ernesto Cardano came free, but Davide Casadei reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Both teams had looked equal from kick-off, and no-one was surprised when the match finally ended in a draw.