Last round of Serie C group C and final verdicts. There Juventus Stabiadominator of the championship, closed on a high note by defeating 3-2 Picerno. Big party at the “Menti” where however Murano gives the Lucanians the lead. Mignanelli in the 29th minute and Bellich twice (36′, 47′) seal the comeback. D’Agostino also scored for the guests in the 57th minute. Fair play to Picerno who wore a celebratory shirt for the promotion of Juve Stabia.
A phase of Virtus Francavilla-Potenza
L’Avellino secures second place thanks to the 1-0 success against Crotone. The penalty scored by Sgarbi and converted by Patierno in the 84th minute was decisive. The Catania beats Benevento 1-0 (third) at the “Massimino” with a feat by Cianci in the 45th minute and obtains salvation by avoiding the playouts, thus managing to make the victory of the Italian Cup count for access to the playoffs. There Casertana, fourth strength of the regular season, overwhelms Sorrento 5-2 at the “Pinto”. In the 9th minute De Francesco on a free kick for the illusory advantage of the coasts, in the 10th minute Deli responds, then in the 29th minute Montalto with an overhead kick and in the 38th minute Deli again for the 3-1 of the rossoblù in the first half. Riccardi shortens the lead in the 57th minute. Tavernelli in the 66th minute and Carretta in the 91st minute close the score.
L’Bold Cerignola reaches the playoffs from seventh position. Twice (3′, 21′) D’Andrea and in the 30th minute Capomaggio on a penalty for the trio of Raffaele’s team which knocks out Giugliano. In the promotion play-off grid there is also the Latin (tenth), despite the home defeat against Taranto. Zonta in the 27th minute and Simeri in the 34th minute make Capuano happy (without the penalty he would have been second), the 1-2 is from Mastroianni in the 49th minute. Direct salvation is guaranteed Turris, beating already relegated Brindisi 2-1 away. Double score (13′, 27′) by Nicolao for the Corallini, white and blue goal by Petrucci (50′ pt).
Success at the last breath of Monterosi (25 points in the second round) which thus earns the playout against Power, held at 0-0 by Virtus Francavilla at the “Viviani”, slipping to fifth from last place. Scarsella in the 89th minute, following Silipo’s cross, sinks Foggia (1-0) and removes the Lazio team from the nightmare of direct relegation. Rossoneri out of the playoffs. The other salvation playoff will be between Monopolies And Virtus Francavilla. The green and whites beat a quiet Messina 2-1 at the “Veneziani” with Salvo’s own goal in the 10th minute and Tommasini’s flash in the 47th minute. Luciani scored the last goal of the season for the Peloritani in the 53rd minute, finishing at 45.
Matchday 38 results: Audace Cerignola-Giugliano 3-0, Avellino-Crotone 1-0, Brindisi-Turris 1-2, Casertana-Sorrento 5-2, Catania-Benevento 1-0, Juve Stabia-Picerno 3-2, Latina -Taranto 1-2, Monopoli-Messina 2-1, Monterosi-Foggia 1-0, Potenza-Virtus Francavilla 0-0.
Final standings: Juve Stabia 79 points, Avellino 69, Benevento 66, Casertana, Taranto (-4) 65, Picerno 58, Audace Cerignola, Giugliano 53, Crotone 52, Latina 51, Foggia, Sorrento 48, Catania, Messina 45, Turris 44 , Potenza 43, Monopoli 42, Virtus Francavilla, Monterosi 35, Brindisi (-4) 25.
All the verdicts of the championship:
Promoted to Serie B: Juve Stabia
In the playoffs: Avellino, Benevento, Casertana, Taranto, Picerno, Audace Cerignola, Giugliano, Latina.
In the playouts: Potenza, Monopoli, Virtus Francavilla, Monterosi
Relegated to Serie D: Brindisi
PLAYOFFS
FIRST ROUND OF THE GROUP:
Taranto-Latina
Picerno-Crotone
Bold Cerignola-Giugliano
SECOND ROUND OF THE GROUP:
Casertana
FIRST NATIONAL ROUND:
Catania, Benevento
SECOND NATIONAL ROUND:
Avellino
PLAYOUT
FIRST MATCHES:
Monterosi-Potenza
Virtus Francavilla-Monopoli
RETURN MATCHES:
Potenza-Monterosi
Monopoli-Virtus Francavilla
