A team that wins, convinces and demonstrates all its determination. Even when a match becomes difficult to manage, as was happening yesterday in the home match against Locri. And not because the Azzurri lacked opportunities, but rather because, after trying and trying again, without the result changing, unlocking it was becoming complicated.
Instead, Alessio Cardinale took care of correcting Oddo’s suggestion online with a hand of his own. A touch down that put the opposing goalkeeper out of action, even if he was a good one. The goal came half an hour into the second halfafter, among other things, Ragusa had seen a goal by Romano canceled due to an alleged offside position, allowing, in fact, the conquest of the entire stake to be archived. Nine points in four matches for the Italian team which he now has harpooned seventh place in the standingsovercoming Licata, and virtually, in fact, closing the achievement of the coveted salvation, twelve rounds ahead of the end of the regular season.
“It’s clear – states coach Giovanni Ignoffo – there are a few more points missing, but I’m sure we’ll be able to win them as soon as possible. I have to congratulate the group because yesterday’s match wasn’t easy. Even more so due to a certain nervousness that hovered within the group after the defeat suffered in the midweek round away from home against Canicattì. Beyond everything, however, the impact on the match was very good, we immediately created numerous goal opportunities, but we were unable to capitalize despite the great amount of work produced. We did not fall apart, however, and tried to determine other opportunities, until, not considering Romano’s, we reached the key moment with Cardinale’s goal. I am happy because our work continues to produce positive effects. The commitment of the entire group is more than evident and the results bear witness to it. We are trying to continue our path to reach even more important positions. And, naturally, we will work hard until the end to ensure that this process is as productive as possible.”
Now, there will be two weeks before the next match (next Sunday, in fact, the championship observes a rest period in conjunction with the Viareggio tournament) which will see the Azzurri take to the field in San Cataldo.