By overturning predictions, leveling and eliminating the substantial technical and numerical differences, Scarlino secured 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. The progress of the match was as expected, Grosseto at the center of the scene, Scarlino curling up behind 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 header is perfect, breaking the tie, 1-0. A goal to remember, a beautiful image to pass on. In the sixth of the second half Violante wastes a colossal opportunity to double the lead by aiming acrobatically, 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 sniffs 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: Cerone, Mori, Cioni, Nardi (11′ st Vettori), Passalacqua (41′ st Turbanti), Presicci, Violante, Fregoli, Generali (11′ st Tenci), Di Dato (35′ st Cozzolino), Iaiunese. All. Courts. SCARLINO: De Masi, Barbosa, Cassi, Sacchelli, Milani, Gambineri, El Kassmi, Alabay, Camara, Brogi, Felici. Annex Telesio. Goals: 39′ Violante; 30′ st Felici, 44′ st Camara.
