16 June Castelfidardo triumphs: it’s Serie D!
3-1 victory against Zenith Prato overturns the first leg result and brings the green and whites back to Serie D after an unforgettable season
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CASTELFIDARDO – ZENITH PRATO 3-1 (2-0 pt)
Castelfidardo, June 16, 2024 – It’s Serie D! Castelfidardo beat Zenith Prato 3-1 in the return match of the National Excellence final and overturned the result of the first leg, regaining the lost Serie D.
An exciting ride for the coach’s men Marco Giuliodori who, brick by brick, have managed to build something important, overcoming difficulties every time and coming out with character in every situation. A dream that day after day has become reality, thanks to the collective work that has borne fruit in this sporting year that rightfully enters the history of green and white football. A team of men who knew how to never give up, throwing their hearts over the obstacle every time.
A match that was played on a typical summer day, with great heat, which however did not slow down the enthusiasm of the green and white people who flocked en masse to the Left-handed full in every place and colorful to the nines. Mister Giuliodori has to do without the two central defenders It imbriolates And Roundredesigning the team with Evangeliststhe scorer of the precious 2-1 goal in the first leg, on the pitch from the first minute.
Ready to go and after 18 seconds Evangelisti swells the net with a shot that surprises the innocent Brunelli for the Fiardense advantage. Mister Marco Giuliodori’s boys hold the pitch well, even if Zenith Prato creates problems when they attack, being able to count on an important offensive department.
Kouassi in the 12th minute he unleashes a shot that misses the target and then in the 14th minute Nanapere with his head, he takes the side for the runner Braconi who manages to overcome Brunelli for the 2-0 for the green and whites. At 19′ Falteri he tries a low shot from the left but his conclusion goes out at the back without causing any major worries for Sarti.
The Tuscans try to break through Castelfidardo’s defensive line, which holds, and the two teams fight for every ball. Minute 29, Rose he tries from distance but his shot is harmless, same outcome for the conclusion of Long.
At 36′ Blacksmiths feeds Braconi who is anticipated in front of goal at the last minute, on the turnaround in front Kouassi creates havoc in the Fiardense penalty area but is unable to find the conclusion.
The accordionists are always dangerous when they attack, as in the 43rd minute when Fabbri calls on Brunelli to intervene to block his shot from distance. At the end of the third minute of injury time Nanapere would have a great opportunity to score a trio but he doesn’t find the target from a good position. He goes into the long break at 2-0.
Castelfidardo starts again strong at the start of the second half with Nanapere calling Brunelli to hold low. In the 53rd minute Falteri tries from distance but without success. Nanapere responds in the 60th minute and heads Brunelli.
Key episode in the 62nd minute Cannons he was sent off for a challenge on Falteri, prematurely leaving his team outnumbered: a decision that could be reviewed.
In the 66th minute, at the first lunge into numerical superiority, Castiello fishing Cela at the far post which he heads past Tailors for the 2-1. The Tuscans get excited and Falteri, after an intoxicating slalom, calls the green and white goalkeeper to intervene.
Fabbri tested Brunelli’s reflexes in the 75th minute, a minute later Miotto he fishes the rabbit out of the top hat and beats the Tuscan goalkeeper to make it 3-1 with an unstoppable long-range shot.
Zenith Prato tries to push forward again: in the 89th minute Rose From a corner he unleashes a low shot that passes between a mass of legs and hits the outside of the post. The Fidar fans grit their teeth but at the last attack Falteri sends a shiver down the backs of the green and white fans with his shot but Sarti saves for a corner.
It ends 3-1 amidst the jubilation of the green and white people with Castelfidardo who can celebrate their return to paradise.
«The boys played an exceptional game – states Mr. Giuliodori – We started strong and were good, as well as a little lucky to find the goal almost immediately. Then the team did very well, even if the referee complicated it a bit with Cannoni’s expulsion. However, it was another test of character from the boys as there have been during the year in front of a fantastic audience. However, it was deserved».
The scoreboard
CASTELFIDARDO: Sarti, Pedini (83′ Fossi) Fabbri, Cannoni, Fabiani, Morganti, Evangelisti, Miotto, Braconi (73′ Nacciarriti L.), Napapere, Sidorenco (53′ Guella) Available. Schirripa, Graciotti Lucio, Marzuolo, Niccolini, De Meo, Graciotti All. Giuliodori
ZENITH PRATO: Brunelli, Bagni (82′ Gonfiantini) Cela, Fateri, Kouassi (90′ Mariani), Rosi, Saccenti, Casini (78′ Moretti) Castiello (88′ Mari), Chiaramonti, Lunghi (59′ Ciravegna) Available. Pellegrini, Luka, Buscema, Braccesi, All. Settesoldi
Referee: Framba of Turin
Networks: 1′ Evangelisti, 14′ Braconi, 64′ Cela, 76′ Miotto
Note: Booked: Braconi, Nanapere, Ciravegna, Miotto Exclusions: 64′ Cannoni
