Beyond ten thousand people in the stands of Menti for the return match of the play-off semi-finals. Vicenza in useful series from 21 games, fourteen wins and seven draws, the last defeat dates back to 20 January. Only one victory in the last eight away matches for theAvellino, fresh from two consecutive knockouts with Taranto and Catania. Ready, go and the hosts are very close to taking the lead. At De Col’s suggestion, Ghidotti misses the exit, Proia’s header hits the top of the crossbar. A handful of minutes and the red and white advantage arrives. Della Morte does everything, sowing panic in the Irpinia rearguard and putting Ghidotti in the far corner. Masterpiece goal of the attacking midfielder of Stefano Vecchi and Menti literally in delirium. Vicenza dominates the pitch and is close to doubling the lead with Pellegrini’s diagonal shot that gets lost at the bottom.
Avellino can also be seen with Patierno’s right-footed counter-jump, raised in the corner by Confente. Venetian goalkeeper who repeats himself shortly afterwards on Palmiero’s diagonal volley. Second half and Avellino once again poses a threat with Gori but Confente is not surprised. The red and white number one is simply sensational when he saves the goal and the result from Frascatore’s header. Having escaped the danger, Vicenza doubled their lead. The visiting defense forgets about Costa who, with his left foot, volleys to make it 2-0. Splendid coordination from the red and white side and nothing for Ghidotti to do. It seems over and instead the match reopens in the 72nd minute when Ronaldo intervenes on Frascatore. Penalty, Patierno shows up at bat and makes no mistakes. Immediately afterwards a brawl breaks out which costs the Golemic defender the red card. Nervousness rises and numerical parity is re-established after Armellino’s blow to Costa. The last emotion in the seventh of injury time, when the usual Confente lifts Patierno’s turn for a corner. Pride is not enough for Avellino Vicenza wins 2 to 1 and flies to the play-off final.
