the last time it was 1-1. Thirteen yellow-red victories

Messina-Potenza next Sunday the mathematical salvation may apply. Thirteen victories for the Peloritani, seven draws and only one success for the guests in the previous matches between the two teams on the shores of the Strait. In the 1938-39 and 1939-40 seasons, in both cases Messina narrowly prevailed 1-0, while in 1948-49 it finished 1-1 (goals from Marchetto and Iusco). In 1965-66, in Serie B, another 1-1 draw between Caposciutti and Caocci. Again among the cadets the peremptory 4-1 of 1966-67. Fumagalli in the 4th minute, Piccioni in the 8th minute, Rosito closing the gap in the 39th minute, then Fracassa in the 88th minute and La Rosa in the 90th minute.

Messina victorious again thanks to Bonetti, on target in the 34th minute, for the 1-0 in 1967-68. Draws in Serie C 0-0 in 1968-69 and then 1-1 in 1969-70, with goals from Morosiani in the 35th minute and Corucci in the 68th minute. Giallorossi success 1-0 in 1970-71, on Giarre’s neutral ground, determined by the goal of Stellone at 31′. Always 1-0 in 1971-72, due to the penalty converted by Polizzo at 60′. Followed by the 3-1 in 1972-73 in the match played in Gioia Tauro: Giacomin in the 17th minute, Ferrara in the 45th minute, Barone for the guests in the 52nd minute and Tripepi in the 89th minute.

The 2-1 in 1975-76 all came about in the first half: De Carolis in the 3rd minute, Masiello in the 13th minute and Polizzo on a penalty in the 34th minute. In 1978-79, in C2, protagonist Cau, author of the decisive goal (1-0) in the 53rd minute. Milone in the 15th minute, Veronesi in the 56th minute and Renzetti from eleven meters in the 78th minute for the 3-1 in 1979-80, overturning the deficit (Cracchiolo in the 10th minute). After two draws, the 0-0 in 1980-81 and the 1-1 in 1981-82 (Alivernini in the 48th minute and Magni in the 76th minute), Messina won 1-0 in 1982-83 with Jannucci in the 75th minute. In 1992-93, in C1, they suffered 1-0. Goal by Agliuzza in the 86th minute. The only success of the Lucanians dates back to 1994-95, when theAS Messina was defeated 1-3 by the then Invicta Potenza. From Naccari in the 19th minute, the illusory lead, then the comeback with an own goal from Mazzeo in the 42nd minute, Sgambati in the 73rd minute and Trovò in the 82nd minute.

The last two precedents are recent. In Serie C 2021-22 the amazing goal of Piovaccari from distance in the 15th minute and Fofana’s seal in the 91st minute set the score at 2-0 for Raciti’s Messina. A mocking draw, however, in 2022-23. In front of the eleven of Auteri and Raffaele. Match fought on the “Franco Scoglio” pitch, put to the test by the rain. In the 42nd minute the balance was broken by the goal Fofana anticipating Steffè in the area. In the second half, substitute Rillo was sent off for a last-man foul on Iannone, but a numerically inferior Potenza team still managed to make it 1-1 with Of sun in the 74th minute.