The Ideal Bari obstacle between Virtus Bisceglie and the playoff final of Group A of the First Category. The team coached by Roberto Maffucci, third in the standings at the end of the regular season with 54 points to their credit, will compete with the team from the Apulian capital, fourth in the rankings with 52 points, in the single match scheduled for Sunday 5 May on synthetic of the “Francesco Di Liddo” with kick-off set for 4.30 pm. Tommasi and his teammates, according to the competition regulations, would enter the decisive play-off (Sunday 12th on the Audace Barletta pitch) in the event of a victory while in the event of a draw at the end of the two regulation halves two overtimes of 15 minutes each would be played , after which, if the tie were to exist, Virtus would advance to the next round. The team worked during the week in an atmosphere of maximum serenity, despite being aware of the importance of the match. All available in the biancazzurra house, with the exception of the injured Montrone, with Daluiso and Difrancesco returning from the recent suspension and ready to give their contribution to the cause. The two contenders have scored a notable haul of goals: 67 scored by the Bisceglie team (the most prolific attack in the group) while the current opponents have a score of 63 goals in the championship. Virtus’ performance within friendly walls was flattering: ten victories, only one draw and two defeats. Furthermore, Ideale Bari did even better away than at home: 27 points, the result of eight wins and three draws in 13 away matches. The precedent at the beginning of the season is certainly not auspicious for the Bisceglie team, beaten at home 1-4 last September 29th but a lot of water has passed under the bridge since that moment. The return match ended with an exhilarating 3-3.
In compliance with what has been established by the competent authorities and reiterated by the official press release Lnd Puglia n° 202 of 4 May, access to the “Francesco Di Liddo” stadium will be reserved for a maximum of 99 spectators due to the structural limitations in force for several years . Entrance will be free but everyone will have to show an identity document to the staff at the gates. Naturally, 30 seats in the stands remain reserved for supporters of the visiting team, in full compliance with the proportions guaranteed on the maximum capacity. Once the permitted numerical limit has been reached, it will be impossible to access the facility.
The match between Virtus Bisceglie and Ideale Bari will be refereed by Marco Albano, belonging to the Aia section of Taranto. The designation of two assistants is also expected.
