Six matches played in the afternoon, valid for the 34th matchday of Serie B. The leaders Empoli won 4-2 against Brescia and brought their advantage over Lecce to +5. Al Castellani, hosts scored with an own goal by Joronen, Bajram, Stulac and Matos. The nets of Bjarnason and Donnarumma are not enough for the swallows. Lecce kept pace, winning 2-1 at LR Vicenza with goals from Pettinari and Henderson. The Venetian network of Jallow.
Pordenone-Frosinone 2-0 Important victory in the key of salvation of Pordenone that in the postponement of the 34th day of the Serie B championship beats Frosinone 2-0 hooking them in the standings. To decide the match in favor of the Friulian team, the brace of Patrick Ciurria on the net in the 19 ‘and 22’. The neroverde team rises to 40 points, +12 over the penultimate breaking latest news, the same as the Ciociari who record their 12th knockout of the season.
Cittadella 1-0 Chievo The Cittadella beat Chievo 1-0 in the Venetian derby. A goal from Gargiulo in the 82nd minute was decisive. In the standings, the Cittadella bypasses Chievo, reaching Spal in fifth place with 50 points in the middle of the playoff area.
Empoli-Brescia 4-2 Serie A is now one step away. Alessio Dionisi’s Empoli beats Brescia and puts a serious risk on promotion to the top flight. At the “Castellani” everything is almost easy for the top of the class, against a brave Brescia but with big defensive gaps. To bring the hosts ahead after less than 10 minutes, is a sensational mess by Joronen who carambulates a harmless low-shot assist from Parisi. Bajrami thinks about doubling with a right from outside that ends in the corner. Bjarnason shortens the distance with a low shot, but Stulac puts things right after the first fraction with a poisonous low shot that beats Joronen. In the second half Empoli has several times the chance to find the knockout blow but wastes a lot. Donnarumma reopens it on the developments of a corner, but it is only an illusion because with five minutes from the end Matos’ tap-in closes the accounts and launches Empoli towards Serie A.
LR Vicenza-Lecce 1-2 The promotion march towards Serie A continues for the Lecce of Mr. Eugenio Corini who in Vicenza beats the team of Mister Mimmo Di Carlo, earning three precious points and confirming himself as second force in the championship. The first fifteen minutes of play are for the guest brand with Coda looking for the way to the net but Grandi is there. At 17 ‘the first Berica play in the Lecce area with the Gambian Jallow who passes to Rigoni but the ball ends up high. The red and white come forward on two occasions with Giacomelli but without worrying the extreme defender Gabriel. Before the end of the first half Henderson takes a free-kick which Grandi saves. In the second half after 5 ‘the guests took the lead with Pettinari served by Maggio. The Vicenza does not feel the blow and after thirteen minutes Jallow leveled the score. The tie lasts only three minutes Henderson unmarks the newly entered Vandeputte and stabs Grandi for the Giallorossi advantage. In the last 15 ‘there are no interesting actions with Lecce busy defending the advantage and after 5’ of recovery the referee sends everyone to the locker room: Vicenza-Lecce 1-2.
Monza-Cremonese 2-1 Brocchi’s Monza returns to success and does so by overcoming Cremonese 2-1, but with a lot of effort. Dangerous guests in the 9th minute when Ciofani with a perfect header calls Di Gregorio to an amazing save avoiding Brocchi’s boys a handicap start. Pecchia’s line-up insists that at 13 ‘still with Ciofani engages the number one from Brianza who saves himself for a corner. After 30 minutes all of the guests at 34 ‘Frattesi unmarked by Mota Carvalho brings Monza the lead. Four minutes pass and Monza doubles with Mota Carvalho good at sending the ball touched by D’Errico into the net. At the start of the recovery immediately Cremonese with Strizzolo, Di Gregoria sends for a corner. At 14 ‘, after a rebound with Gaetano, it is Sampirisi who reopens the match. In the remaining minutes the Cremonese with Strizzolo seeks the equalizer. Monza relies on the counterattack with Diaw. Brianza wins, red and white in fourth place.
Pisa-Cosenza 3-0 Pisa beats Cosenza 3-0 and puts the three consecutive defeats behind them, while for the guests the play-outs are getting closer and closer. After 37 seconds there is immediately an opportunity with Mazzitelli shooting from the edge, but the ball is high. At 9 ‘Vido serves Palombi who kicks quickly, but his conclusion touches the post and goes to the bottom. At 14 ‘Cosenza is close to scoring, but Gori and the crossbar deny the joy of the goal at Sacko’s header. At 28 ‘a tempting chance for Vido who only in front of the goalkeeper puts on the bottom. At 41 ‘Schiavi with his head touches the post. In the second half on 5 ‘Pisa passes with Gucher good at exploiting a defensive error. Pisa easily controlled Cosenza’s reaction and doubled in the 27th minute with a masterful free-kick from Mazzitelli. At 41 ‘Marin, well served by Siega, signs the 3-0.
Reggina-Reggiana 2-1 The challenge of the Granillo of the two Reggio ends 2-1, the Calabrian and the Emilian, between Reggina-Reggiana. The goals of Montalto, Kargbo and Rivas decide. Reggina immediately unlocks the match, taking the lead on 5 ‘with Montalto sending a header on a corner kicked by Edera. After the goal conceded, Reggiana tries to play the game but fails to create any dangers, apart from an attempt by Ajeti with a header which, however, sends high after a rebound. In the recovery, at 46 ‘, the Emilians find the same with a good play by Kargbo who avoids Delprato in the area and with a precise left diagonal sends the net to the low corner, out of reach for Nicolas. The second half proceeds balanced and without great emotions. At 42 ‘Rivas scores with a left-footed shot, from Liotti’s header. The goal of Lunetta’s 2-2 was canceled in the 90th minute for offside.