Crotone has announced that the second leg of the championship playouts will be held Spring 2scheduled for this morning at the Ezio Scida stadium, was not played due to the team not showing up of Alessandria Calcio. This event raised many questions not only about the final result, now irrelevant given Alessandria’s relegation to Serie D, but above all about the sporting and educational significance of a missed opportunity.
L’Alexandria Spring was one step away from achieving a notable sporting feat: saving himself from the playouts after winning the first leg against the Crotone. However, the team’s failure to arrive on the return leg prevented this possible comeback from being achieved.
Crotone-Alessandria, chronicle of an impossible away match
According to company statements Alexandria Football, the main problem was logistical. Originally set for the afternoon, the game was moved up to 10:30 in the morning, causing a significant schedule change. Flights had been booked, but would arrive too late, at 10am, making it impossible to reach the stadium in time.
Despite multiple attempts to find alternative solutions, the team was unable to organize a bus trip, despite the involvement of several bus agencies. The option of using three staff-driven minibuses also faded away, as no one took on the responsibility of driving. Even President Molinaro and Director Maione volunteered to lead, but to no avail.
Crotone-Alessandria, the young people are paying for it
This failure to hold the match leaves a bitter taste, especially for the young athletes who were deprived of the opportunity to play a decisive match. Beyond the result, which would not have changed the already sealed fate of relegation, the importance of competing and fighting on the pitch has an educational and training value that goes beyond numbers and rankings.
The situation also highlights the organizational difficulties that can arise in youth football, where the management of away games can become a significant logistical challenge. It is a reminder of the importance of careful and flexible planning, capable of adapting to sudden changes.
In conclusion, the missed match between Crotone and Alessandria is an episode that leaves us to reflect on various aspects of youth football and on the difficulties that can emerge even at levels where passion and dedication should be rewarded with the opportunity to play, always and in any case .
