League Play-Off

ROMAGNOLI 4EVER
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, 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. Raimundo Vimaro started the match with the kick off. A collision led to Boston Celtics getting a freekick after 2 minutes play. Roman Oxarra hit a great ball. Angelo Rosio fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 8th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Mieszko Olender having to interfere. 11 minutes into the match, NANKATSU FC's goal looked a bit too open when Eliseo Lizar came free, but Alberto Balasi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rafael Tabby in the 12th minute of play forced Boston Celtics's goalkeeper Mieszko Olender to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 17th minute, Teo Uzuri made a precise shot to the right of Alberto Balasi. NANKATSU FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. In the 21st minute the ball was on its way in behind NANKATSU FC's goalkeeper Alberto Balasi, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 22nd minute Boston Celtics were awarded a corner. Ferry Ie went to the cornerflag to take it. Alberto Balasi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Eliseo Lizar, who was totally free with the ball in the 41st minute. Raimundo Vimaro scored 2-2 in the 44th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Mieszko Olender, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 2-2 after a close first half.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Teo Uzuri to make the kick off. With an all-out effort, Boston Celtics's Alberto Balasi threw himself towards the right post 54 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Eliseo Lizar, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. In the 55th match minute, NANKATSU FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Eliseo Videl to maneuver through the defense. Mieszko Olender showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Raimundo Vimaro, who was totally free with the ball in the 62nd minute. Jonatan Refugio kicked well hit freekick during the 69th minute of the match. In the 71st minute Rafael Tabby shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Mieszko Olender saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Alberto Balasi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Eliseo Lizar, who was totally free with the ball in the 78th minute. 82 minutes into the match, Boston Celtics's goal looked a bit too open when Rafael Tabby came free, but Mieszko Olender reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to Boston Celtics getting a freekick after 86 minutes play. Angelo Oskarbi hit a great ball. After a defensive mix-up in Boston Celtics's zone, Rafael Tabby stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Mieszko Olender came out of the goal and Rafael Tabby tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Jacinto Natanael charged in rather forcefully in the 91st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Jacinto Natanael the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of NANKATSU FC booed when Boston Celtics was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 91 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jacinto Natanael didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 94th minute, Rafael Tabby left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The NANKATSU FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 4-2. NANKATSU FC were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Boston Celtics for a fine match.