Pfirst match point of the season for Pazienza’s wolves. Sobered up after the victory against BeneventoAvellino is one step away from close the practice second place. A victory against Taranto will be enough of the former Capuano to secure – mathematically – the second place which, regulation in hand, guarantees access to the Second Round of the National Play-off Phase. An objective definitely within the reach of the green and whites who were able to make the best of Giugliano’s defeat, finding the right serenity to face the final commitments of the regular season.
Victories, goals and smiles: these are the three elements that have been accompanying the green-and-white world for a few weeks. The team group has finally found the right fit. The tandem heavy Patierno-Gori it is now a certainty. As it has been – since the beginning of the season – Lorenzo Sgarbi who as a substitute always manages to change the plot of the match. In the middle of the field Armellino he is the director par excellence of this green-and-white film. A good part of the green-and-white maneuver passes through his feet. And if, as against Benevento, the midfield fails to break through due to the pressing of the opponents, the defense trio Cancellotti-Cionek-Frascatore it has proven to cope even in the setup phase.
Speeches and tactical keys that will also be fundamental in Iacovone’s ninety minutes. Opposite there will be the Taranto of Capuano’s wonders. The Ionics are one of the revelations of this season. 63 points won on the field. 59 those in the ranking after the penalty imposed for administrative violations. The speed of the ex Kanoutéthe solidity of the rearguard (third best defense in Group C, ed) and the determination with which Mr. Capuano will face this challengewill be variables that must necessarily be taken into consideration.
Avellino, for its part, arrives at Iacovone aware of its means. But above all, the wolves will have to be careful card management. Well nine players are at risk of disqualification: Cancellotti, Patierno, Sgarbi, Rigione, Frascatore, Dall’Oglio, Gori, Tito and Ricciardi. Practically all, or almost all, of the starting lineup of recent appearances. An issue – that of yellows – which we will need to be very careful about in view of the last match of the season, against Crotone, and the post season. Play-offs which will be – in the ninety minutes of Iacovone – the bread and butter of this Avellino who is in a hurry to close second place.
(Cover image by Sandro Montefusco)
