live commentary of the match [DIRETTA]

Pescara’s playoff run begins from the first act and tonight, starting at 8.30 pm, they challenge Pontedera at home with the advantage of having two results out of three available to go through. Therefore, the Tuscans will only qualify in the event of success in the ninetieth round. The match will be directed by the referee Costanza from Agrigento, in his fifth year of C but never match director of a Delfino match (2 encounters with Canzi’s men, however).

All playoff matches, starting from this round, will have VAR technology available to the referees: this is the big news of the season. The other is purely local: the fans organized differently from the last 5 home matches will be regularly in the stands from the 1st minute, but will continue their protest against president Sebastiani.

The winning club will have access to the second playoff round of the group. In the event of a tie at the end of the regular 90′, the best ranked club at the end of the regular season will have access to the Second Playoff Round of the Group.

From the second round of the group, scheduled for 11 May: Triestina, Perugia and Casertana will also enter the scene. From the first national round (14 and 18 May) Vicenza, Carrarese, Benevento and Catania. From the second national round (21 and 25 May) Padua, Torres and Avellino. Semifinals on May 28th and June 2nd. Finals for access to Serie B on 5 and 9 June.

Once the official lineups have been released, here are the choices of the two coaches:

Live news – Pescara-Pontedera 2-2 – FIRST HALF – “For your dignity sell the club”: this is the banner that stands out in the Curva Nord. The race begins after a minute of silence for the victims of the Casteldaccia tragedy. First ball of the match for Pescara. In the 4th minute the guests took the lead, an own goal by Milani after a mess by Plizzari who didn’t properly block a shot by Selleri, a rebound then found the unfortunate carom to freeze the Adriatic. The Dolphin immediately rushes forward in search of an equalizer which would mean qualification. But in the first 20 minutes, zero real opportunities created by Merola (who in the 17th minute claimed a penalty in vain, a VAR check gave a negative result) and his associates. Merola and Aloi preach in the desert, supported by Floriani and a few other companions. 30′: Selleri’s overhead kick, ball out. 35′ Pescara goal! It was signed by Cuppone, who hadn’t scored since January 27th. From the heart of the penalty area the center forward beat the visiting goalkeeper for the equalizer. 38′: Pescara double the lead, Cuppone again. Floriani’s assist from the right was perfect, the center forward’s impact was perfect for his brace. The inertia of the match and the sign of qualification have changed. Now Pontedera needs 2 goals to go through. The guests rushed forward in search of an equaliser, in vain. The first half ends at 2-1 for Delfino.

SECOND HALF – Delpupo makes the first substitution of the match for Martinelli. The newcomer is warned on his first action. Offensive pull grenade. Aloi booked in the 52nd minute. It’s now Pontedera who plays the game, keeping the ball in their hands. 60′: Brosco provides a providential slide on a back pass from Merola which Ianesi was attacking in an open field. In the 62nd minute the former Ganz player enters Pontedera. 67′: Pontedera equal, with Delpupo coming into his own and giving away a super goal. 72′, first substitution for Cascione: Cangiano in, Cuppone out. 76′: great Pontedera action, Plizzari overcomes Ianesi and saves his goal. 81′: De Marco and Franchini come on for Tunjov and Aloi in Pescara. 83′ Ianesi shoots from the edge, the ball goes just wide. Cangiano first and Accornero then tried to give the Delfino a hat trick, in vain. 4 minutes of added time. 92′: Cangiano does everything well but is selfish, Franchini is better placed and shoots at Vivoli. After a further minute and a half of added time, it was over. Pescara passes, not without suffering.