Stadio Dei Marmi
The derby scheduled for this evening at 8pm at the “Stadio dei Marmi” in Carrarese And Pontedera last match of third series group B. The Apuans secured third place with a return round that was nothing short of extraordinary given the seven-point margin over Perugia, while the dream of second place was shattered last Sunday with the draw by Torres who could no longer be reached due to the four points ahead. The Granata, for their part, managed to maintain the category well in advance, while 15 days ago they obtained the certainty of playing the post-season for the second consecutive season.
However, there will be no shortage of stimuli, starting with those provided by the “Campanile” in all the matches played in the Grand Duchy. In this regard, the “Dei Marmi” in the championship is off-limits for Pontedera defeated in the last seven matches, the last granata success dates back to 14 December 2015. Not only this, however, because Carrarese aims to play the playoffs in a position of privilege, which is why the objective of being the best third in all three groups is concrete. The marble workers will certainly be ahead of the third place in group C, net of the outcome of the appeal to the Guarantee Board of Coni del Taranto which at most can reach 69. The Calabro team with its 70 points can be overtaken by Lanerossi Vicenza involved in Alessandria, with a success this evening they would succeed. The guests for their part now share 7th place with Pescara but find themselves at a disadvantage in the direct clashes, winning would mean putting a serious risk on playing the first round within friendly walls.
HERE CARRARESE- Mister Calabro brings with him some training doubts to be resolved only a few hours before the start of the match; it appears difficult to recover goalkeeper Bleve so his place between the posts should be taken by Mazzini. Cicconi and Capello are also not at their best as they are also struggling with physical problems and Coppolaro is recovering from a fever. In the starting 3-4-2-1 in front of Mazzini Illanes and Imperiale appear certain of their place while Della Latta is playing for the place with Di Gennaro. On the outside Grassini and Belloni in a run-off with Zanon, Schiavi and Zuelli will complete the midfield. Palmieri and Panico in the frontline supporting Finotto. On the eve of the Apuan coach he presented the challenge like this: “An opponent constructed in an interesting and well-trained manner in a particular context represented by the last challenge of the regular season. On our part there is enthusiasm which must not be transformed into presumption but awareness that we are playing an important challenge at the end of which we must think we have reached the maximum because the objective of the best third place is still up for grabs knowing that Vicenza will face Alessandria and we cannot even rely on the goal difference parameter as a possible plan because there would be the risk of taking excessive risks and getting lost in too many calculations.”
HERE PONTEDERA- On the other side Max Canzi is unable to recover Angori as he deals with a blow to the thigh suffered a fortnight ago in Gubbio. This absence comes in addition to that of goalkeepers Stancampiano and Ciocci, as well as that of Marrone. He should return to the 3-4-2-1, the usual defense between Guidi and Calvani alongside Espeche and Martinelli in the defense to protect Vivoli’s goal. Perretta and Ambrosini on the flanks while Ignacchiti will find one of Lombardi or Benedetti in the middle. In the attacking midfield, Delpupo could find Ianesi alongside him from the 1st minute in support of Ganz. The coach presented the challenge like this on the eve of the week: “During the week we talked about the bad performance on Sunday against Olbia, the bad approach was so evident that everyone was aware of it. It will be important to redeem ourselves and play a good match, if we do that we have a chance to score useful points to achieve our current objective, that of improving our position. We will face the best team in the championship, Carrarese plays well with an intensity comparable to a lower-ranking team.”
Below are the probable lineups of the match that you can follow via Tuttoc.com’s LIVEMATCH
Carrarese (3-4-2-1): Mazzini; Illanes, Della Latta, Imperiale; Grassini, Schiavi, Zuelli, Belloni; Palmieri, Panic; Finotto. Available Bleve, Tampucci, Di Gennaro, Coppolaro, Boli, Capezzi, Cerretelli, Cicconi, Zanon, Capello, Giannetti, Morosini. All. Calabrian.
Pontedera (3-4-2-1): Vivoli; Espeche, Martinelli, Guidi; Perretta, Benedetti, Ignacchiti, Ambrosini; Delpupo, Ianesi; Ganz. Available Lewis, Busi, Gagliardi, Calvani, Pretato, Lombardi, Peli, Cerretti, Provenzano, Selleri, Salvadori. All. Canzi.
Referee: Francesco Zago from Conegliano. (Cassano/Della Mea). 4th officer: Vincenzo D’Ambrosio Giordano di Collegno.
