The penalty kick scored by Caturano is followed by Di Rienzo’s equalizer. Monterosi drops among the amateurs
by Rocco Nigro
POWER – All’s well that ends well. Potenza of the Macchia family, after a troubled year, managed to stay in Serie C and sent Monterosi to the amateur ranks who, despite the efforts made in the January market, were unable to save the category. First round won in Teramo by Potenza with a goal to nil, but in order to stay in Serie C, the Lazio team needed to pierce Alastra’s goal twice. Scazzolla redesigns everything. Deployment with the 4-3-1-2 with Di Renzo, Mbende, Sini, Crescenzi on the defensive line, in midfield he inserts Parlati, Gori and Gavioli. Fans behind the two attackers Vano and Eusepi. De Giorgio doesn’t change the eleven seen at the “Bonolis” one iota. The “Viviani” is bedlam. 4,500 fans arrived and the tension that can be felt is undeniable. In the 26th minute, Schiattarella’s pocket, the ball ends up at the feet of Di Grazia who with a curling shot forces Forte to deflect it into a corner. But it’s still Power. In the 39th minute Maddaloni does everything alone, the shot is blocked by Forte, Caturano’s conclusion is out of bounds. On the reversal in front the Lazio team showed up with a shot from Eusepi. The ball goes out. We go to the changing rooms with the result tied. In the 58th minute the home team took the lead. Schiattarella serves Di Grazia who is tackled in the penalty area by Gori. No doubts for the referee. It’s a penalty kick. From the spot, Caturano scored his twelfth goal of the season. Salvation for Potenza is closer. To stay in Serie C, Monterosi must score 3 goals. The first, the equalizer, arrives in the 62nd minute following a corner kick, Di Rienzo is ready to pass Alastra. Monterosi believes in it and in the 81st minute a cross from Crescenzi is promptly intercepted by the red and blue goalkeeper. In the 90th minute the match ends in a draw. The last 7′ of extra time become a Lazio assault on Potenza’s fort. In the 96th minute Rossi, served by Mbende, had the opportunity to puncture Alastra. His shot ends on a curve. Thus it ends with Potenza regaining C title after a troubled year and Monterosi relegating to the amateur ranks. Below the curve the party begins. Let’s hear what the two coaches said after the match.
