There are two stories to tell today: one on the sporting side with an objective – the play-offs – that Pisa is unable to reach. A human, emotional one, with the salute to Masucci paid by the Arena.
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The match, from the beginning, carried with it the weight of expectations. Pisa, aware that only a victory could prolong their dream of the playoffs, tried to impose their game. It’s a shame that the goals from Bonfanti and Moreo weren’t enough. Too bad because theThe match was also characterized by moments of brilliance, such as the incursions of Arena and Tramoni, but also by a defensive solidity that cracked in the second half, allowing SudTirol to equalize and then take the lead with a penalty.
The return to parity, thanks to Moreo’s goal, released one last hope in the hearts of the Nerazzurri fans, but there was not enough time to transform that draw into a victory that could have delivered a different ending to the season.
However, beyond the result on the pitch, the match was a moving tribute to Gaetano Masucci, who, after seven seasons with the Nerazzurri, said goodbye to the football he played with a performance full of determination and passion, earning respect and admiration of all those who applauded him in the arena he called home for years.
Now, with the curtain falling on this season, Pisa will have to look to the future. Hoping to be able to return as a protagonist in the next season, but that’s another story…
