Welcome to the match between Merate athletic and Castelnuovo Di porto rangers

2'

Salvo Basurto held up the ball, evading the challenge of Leandro Campana and shot a knuckle shot from 30 yards.

But the ball went flying over the bar ... It was an unbelievable miss.

3'

Manlio Gimondi took the ball confidently past Gavino Napoliello.

The ball was curled in from Manlio Gimondi, Lanfranco Belloni missed his interception.

Cipriano Armani challenged Mosè Genovese for a heading, then cushioned a headed pass.

Achille Guerriero found the room to squeeze a chip at goal but the shot cannoned off Vulpiano De Silvestri.

4'

Salvo Basurto tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Manlio Gimondi closed in and intercepted the ball.

5'

Orso Ricci moved the ball forward for Manlio Gimondi, Manlio Gimondi took it in his stride before Lanfranco Belloni could reach it.

Manlio Gimondi tried to dart past Gavino Napoliello but Gavino Napoliello robbed Manlio Gimondi.

6'

Narciso Trapani was outpaced by Manlio Gimondi.

Manlio Gimondi sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards but the shot clattered off Athos Dellafiore.

7'

Celso Di Pietro shot a hopeful chance from long-range but Salvo Basurto cleared the ball from danger.

8'

Crescenzo Alessi tried to get past Narciso Trapani but Narciso Trapani blocked Crescenzo Alessi.

11'

Athos Dellafiore knocked a lovely ball for Narciso Trapani, Narciso Trapani latched onto the ball before Cipriano Armani could cut it out.

Narciso Trapani tried to deliver a float cross but Crescenzo Alessi intercepted the cross.

13'

Leandro Campana directed the ball to Manlio Gimondi, Manlio Gimondi took it in his stride before Romolo Terraciano could cut it out.

Manlio Gimondi crossed into the box from the wing, Lanfranco Belloni tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Callisto Africano attempted a looping header at goal but Mosè Genovese headed the ball to safety.

16'

Cipriano Armani lifted the ball towards Callisto Africano in the area, Callisto Africano took an excellent first touch before Narciso Trapani could intercept.

Callisto Africano found a gap and had a go on goal. Vulpiano De Silvestri failed to block the shot.

Isidoro Cucinotta couldn't save it ... Callisto Africano scored a fabulous goal !!! ... He wheeled away in jubilation !

Merate athletic 1 - 0 Castelnuovo Di porto rangers

17'

Celso Di Pietro played the ball long looking for a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Basilio Cosmi.

18'

Narciso Trapani passed along the floor for Athos Dellafiore to pick it up, Athos Dellafiore took it in his stride before Cipriano Armani could intercept.

Athos Dellafiore shot a hopeful chance from medium-range but the shot was charged down by Crescenzo Alessi.

20'

Pompeo Brambilla hit it high and hard towards goal from 30 yards. Basilio Cosmi approached too late to block it.

Unfortunately it was just over the bar ... It looked a certain goal, he really should have hit the back of the net.

21'

Leandro Campana dribbled past Basilio Cosmi.

Leandro Campana dribbled past Salvo Basurto.

Basilio Cosmi was outmuscled by Leandro Campana.

Leandro Campana fired in a shot at goal. Mosè Genovese approached too late to clear the danger.

Isidoro Cucinotta beat the ball away.

25'

Mosè Genovese attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Cipriano Armani.

26'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Mosè Genovese.

27'

Salvo Basurto made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball struck Celso Di Pietro.

28'

Athos Dellafiore directed the ball to Narciso Trapani, the ball was picked up by Narciso Trapani before Crescenzo Alessi could reach it.

Narciso Trapani made a pass to Athos Dellafiore, Cipriano Armani failed to intercept the pass.

Athos Dellafiore tried to send in a low cross but he misjudged the cross as he had been pressured by Crescenzo Alessi.

29'

Celso Di Pietro tried an audacious lob from 30 yards but Basilio Cosmi removed the danger.

30'

Celso Di Pietro tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Basilio Cosmi.

31'

Athos Dellafiore looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Vulpiano De Silvestri met the ball with a diving header at goal but Pompeo Brambilla used his head to clear the ball.

32'

Gavino Napoliello directed the ball to Narciso Trapani, Orso Ricci failed to intercept the pass.

Narciso Trapani tried to move the ball forward but Manlio Gimondi found himself in the way of the ball.

35'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Celso Di Pietro.

36'

Celso Di Pietro made an attempt to move the ball forward but Basilio Cosmi made it first to the ball and intercepted.

38'

Celso Di Pietro took the ball past Basilio Cosmi.

Celso Di Pietro hit the ball past Salvo Basurto from medium range.

Isidoro Cucinotta did well to tip it over the bar.

39'

Salvo Basurto struck the ball with fury from 30 yards. Leandro Campana failed to charge down the shot.

The ball went clean over the bar ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

40'

Gavino Napoliello delivered the ball to Lanfranco Belloni, Lanfranco Belloni took possession of the ball before Manlio Gimondi could reach it.

Lanfranco Belloni crossed the halfway line with the ball , Orso Ricci missed his interception.

Jacopo Carrara played the ball instantly down the right. Vinicio Fattore stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Vicious shot by Basilio Cosmi for the top corner but Pompeo Brambilla scrambled the ball away.

44'

Orso Ricci swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which Merate athletic took the lead.Merate athletic maintained 53% of possession and 47% for Castelnuovo Di porto rangers. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

48'

Mosè Genovese stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Cipriano Armani.

53'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Cipriano Armani.

Manlio Gimondi took the ball past Lanfranco Belloni.

Manlio Gimondi got past Gavino Napoliello with ease.

Manlio Gimondi hit a fierce shot but the shot was charged down by Mosè Genovese.

55'

Crescenzo Alessi passed along the floor for Cipriano Armani to pick it up, the ball was picked up by Cipriano Armani before Salvo Basurto could cut it out.

Cipriano Armani was pressed by Narciso Trapani but he evaded the challenge and bent the ball towards goal from 20 yards.

But Cipriano Armani didn't get close to troubling the keeper ... It was an epic miss.

56'

Athos Dellafiore took the ball confidently past Cipriano Armani.

Athos Dellafiore tried to play it past Crescenzo Alessi but it failed.

59'

The referee showed Jacopo Carrara a yellow card.

62'

Leandro Campana darted past Athos Dellafiore.

Leandro Campana tried to skip past Narciso Trapani but Narciso Trapani blocked Leandro Campana.

63'

Leandro Campana delivered the ball to Celso Di Pietro, Celso Di Pietro trapped the ball nicely before Basilio Cosmi could intercept.

Celso Di Pietro played the ball to Callisto Africano's feet, Callisto Africano latched onto the ball before Salvo Basurto could reach it.

Callisto Africano struck it! but Mosè Genovese hoofed the ball clear.

67'

Leandro Campana tried to lob the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Basilio Cosmi.

69'

Manlio Gimondi directed the ball to Crescenzo Alessi, Crescenzo Alessi took it in his stride before Narciso Trapani could cut it out.

Crescenzo Alessi tried to twist past Athos Dellafiore but Athos Dellafiore blocked Crescenzo Alessi.

70'

Salvo Basurto tried to curl one in from long range but Leandro Campana cleared the ball.

71'

Athos Dellafiore made an attempt to move the ball forward but Cipriano Armani cut it out easily.

72'

Poor corner kick by Manlio Gimondi. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

73'

Manlio Gimondi tried to feed the high ball but Lanfranco Belloni found himself in the way of the ball.

74'

Achille Guerriero played a perfect pass for Manlio Gimondi, Manlio Gimondi latched onto the ball before Gavino Napoliello could intercept.

From medium range, Manlio Gimondi bent the ball towards goal. Lanfranco Belloni couldn't reach it.

The ball missed to the left of the goal ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

76'

Manlio Gimondi made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Lanfranco Belloni.

77'

Cipriano Armani played a high ball into the area looking for Callisto Africano, Callisto Africano brought the ball down well before Basilio Cosmi could cut it out.

Callisto Africano made a pass to Crescenzo Alessi, Crescenzo Alessi trapped the ball nicely before Mosè Genovese could intercept.

Block tackle from Vulpiano De Silvestri, easily dispossessing Crescenzo Alessi before Crescenzo Alessi could smash the ball towards goal.

79'

Crescenzo Alessi tried to float the ball over into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

80'

Manlio Gimondi made a pass to Orso Ricci, Lanfranco Belloni stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Orso Ricci got past Gavino Napoliello with ease.

Orso Ricci played a wonderful ball for Cipriano Armani, Vulpiano De Silvestri missed his interception.

Cipriano Armani got free in the penalty area and aimed for the top corner. Mosè Genovese approached too late to tackle him.

The ball went high into the stand behind the goal ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

85'

Salvo Basurto received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Mosè Genovese, Salvo Basurto latched onto the ball before Leandro Campana could reach it.

Salvo Basurto tried to skip past the challenge of Celso Di Pietro but Celso Di Pietro blocked Salvo Basurto in a good, clean tackle.

86'

Celso Di Pietro tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Basilio Cosmi.

87'

Manlio Gimondi took the ball confidently past Lanfranco Belloni.

Manlio Gimondi rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards. Gavino Napoliello approached too late to block it.

Isidoro Cucinotta saved and held onto the ball.

88'

Athos Dellafiore hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 30 yards. Crescenzo Alessi wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But Athos Dellafiore scooped it over the bar ... He held his head in his hands.

90'

Gavino Napoliello dribbled past Orso Ricci.

Gavino Napoliello tried to deliver a float cross but The ball came off Manlio Gimondi.

End Match Merate athletic 1 - 0 Castelnuovo Di porto rangers