The month of April represented a difficult period for Latina Calcio 1932, who failed to obtain any victories in their last three matches. After the round home triumph against Foggia, Gaetano Fontana’s team suffered three consecutive defeats against Turris, Sorrento and Benevento, putting their position in the play-offs at risk.
These negative results, coming against theoretically within reach opponents, have significantly compromised Latina’s hopes of qualifying for the Serie B play-offs. The match against Taranto tomorrow evening, scheduled for 6.30pm at the Francioni Stadium , promises to be crucial, and defeat could mean elimination from the final stages.
Capuano’s Taranto, one of the favorite teams for promotion via play-offs, has lodged an appeal against a 4-point penalty imposed on them two months ago, which could further complicate the situation for Latina and the other teams entered in the tournament post-season.
The scenarios
Latina Calcio’s path to the play-offs could have already been secured in previous matches, such as against Sorrento and Turris, but the team failed to capitalize on these opportunities. This aroused anger in their fans, disappointed by the missed opportunities capitalized by the Neroblù team.
The match against Taranto will in fact be decisive in defining the club’s fate this season.
To guarantee a place in the play-offs, a draw against Taranto would be enough for Latina, as it would have been enough for 3 days. In case of defeat, the team should hope for a misstep from Sorrento in the derby against Casertana. Furthermore, the return of the penalty points to Taranto could further influence the ranking situation.
The fight for qualification for the play-offs is still open and involves several teams, creating great anticipation and suspense for football fans. The Francioni stadium and the other playing fields are ready to host the last clashes that will determine the fate of Serie C, with Latina desperately trying to reach its goal.
Catania’s involvement
Also worth keeping an eye on is the situation of Catania, which, in the event of direct salvation, outside the play-out zone, would rightfully participate in the play-offs, having won the Italian Cup in the category in the double match against Padova of now one month ago. However, the failure of the elephants to qualify outside the red zone of group C would lead the 11th ranked team, by regulation, outside the play-off zone, to participate. This would be one more chance in favor of Latina, but Latina who must and wants to assert herself on the field, gaining access to the mini tournament by beating Capuano’s men. Gaetano Fontana will talk about it today at 6pm.
