GROSSETO – By overturning predictions, leveling and canceling out the substantial technical and numerical differences, Scarlino secured themselves the semi-final of the Passalacqua cup by defeating Grosseto 1-2. The red and whites stop on the thorny step of the quarter-finals. A surprise that shook the night.
Telesio’s team presents itself with the men counted (14), on the bench sits a trio who cannot be used for physical reasons, Grosseto puts Generali at the center of the attack making it clear that they intend to reach the next round.
The progress of the match was as expected, Grosseto at the center of the scene, Scarlino huddling back with the option of launching Camarà into the spaces. The match is compressed into captain Cassi’s half of the pitch with the red and white defensive line practically stationary on the midline. De Masi is the author of difficult and decisive interventions, the challenge travels along this path. In the 39th minute, Violante dives in on a half-height cross that lands on the far post, the headed deflection is perfect, breaking the tie, 1-0. A goal to remember, a beautiful image to pass on. Rest.
The match continues along the same lines as the first half. In the 6th minute Violante wastes a colossal opportunity to double the lead by acrobatically raising his aim, in the 15th minute it is Iaiunese who squanders a new opportunity. From that moment Grosseto declines physically and mentally, lowering defense and reactivity. Then here’s Felici’s masterpiece in the 30th minute. The number 11 enters the area close to the bottom line, taking advantage of friendly rebounds, he manages to overcome the defenders, looks at the goal, from the inside left comes a lifted and wonderful trajectory, which kisses the top corner on the opposite side, 1- 1.
Grosseto rushes forward, De Masi intercepts poisonous balls, Passalacqua (41′) goes out due to cramps, Camarà smells the coup. It’s the 44th minute, forward throw, the striker finds himself in front of Cerone, passes him and diagonally puts it in the sack, 1-2.
Grosseto-Scarlino 1-2 (1-0)
GROSSETO: Cerone, Mori, Cioni, Nardi (11′ st Vettori), Passalacqua (41′ st Turbanti), Presicci, Violante, Fregoli, Generali (11′ st Tenci), Di Dato (35′ st Cozzolino), Iaiunese. Available: Camerini, Arrigucci, Simi, Colledan, Mussio. All. Courts.
SCARLINO: De Masi, Barbosa, Cassi, Sacchelli, Milani, Gambineri, El Kassmi, Alabay, Camara, Brogi, Felici. Available: Bocci, Diop, Bambi. All. Telesio.
REFEREE: Taddeo Scaffai; 1st assistant Giorgio Rossetti, 2nd assistant Arianna Anello (three Aia di Piombino section).
SCOREERS: 39′ Violante; 30′ st Felici, 44′ st Camara.
NOTES: Felici booked. Corners 11-2. Recoveries 2+4.
The scoreboard
At Invictasauro-Sant’Andrea 2-0
B Follonica Gavorrano-Alta Maremma 4-1
C Grosseto-Scarlino 1-2
D Atletico Piombino-Venturina (Thursday 6 June)
Semifinals
Sunday 9 June Scarlino-D
Monday 10 June Invictasauro-Follonica Gavorrano
The final
Thursday 13 June
