Cretaz’s eleven defeated by Derthona in a match full of errors and distractions, but the Bra equalized and the valley dwellers retain the possibility of playing at home in the first
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A bungling and imprecise Pont Donnaz Hone Arnad Evancon comes out defeated from the match with Derthona but luckily, see the draw of the Bra, it does not compromise the possibility of conquering third place and with it the possibility of playing at home the first playoff match.
Of course, beyond their demerits, just think of the penalty that Tanasa missed on the result of 1-0 and the goal of doubling the hosts suffered in the next action, the team of Cretaz, expelled in the final for protests against a uncertain race director, the result sounds like a joke for the Aosta Valley and does not reflect what we saw on the pitch where the Cretaz boys did better, especially in the first part of the races, than their opponents.
However, when you make some rather typical mistakes in the finalization phase both of the maneuver and in the conclusions, it is clear that you are facing defeats that leave a bad taste in your mouth.
The start of the game was a clear visiting brand with Derthona forced into their own half.
Rosti is good on a couple of occasions but the first important ring is from the hosts who at 26 ‘on the first well thought out action hit the post with a conclusion from Mutti from a short distance. The danger shakes the Pdhae which throws itself back into the hosts ‘area: first Varvelli and then Filip, on an action by Masini, force Rosti to two flying bounces before Varvelli himself incredibly freaks out at just three meters on 28’ from the goal, the ball received by Masini. Before the end of time, another opportunity for the ‘orange’ with Varvelli losing the moment on the initiative of Sassi.
More balanced recovery with Filip who does not take advantage of a clumsy exit from Rosti while at 12 ‘Manasiev sows panic in the host defense with the ball, deflected by a defender, who comes out just a little at the edge of the post. Derthona took the lead on 17 ‘on a penalty kick converted by Zerbo, granted for a touch with Ferrando’s arm in an aerial contrast.
Generous rigor as it is, for the same reason, that granted to the Aosta Valley in the 37th minute. He beats Tanasa who displaces Rosti but sends the ball to hit the outside pole. Fatal mistake also because on the following action Derthona, on the counterattack, doubles with Gualtieri who supports Varela’s cross on the net. Jeantet’s goal was useless in the 42nd minute and he did everything by himself starting from the right and then sending the ball into the net low to the ground on the opposite post. Sunday last round of the championship with the Aosta Valley players called to host the Bra: the best position in the playoff grid is up for grabs, now safe for both teams (the last available place will be played by Legnano, Sanremese and Sestri Levante). In the event of a draw or defeat, the Cretaz boys will have to go away to play the first game of the playoffs, perhaps starting with Bra himself, while in the event of a victory they will play at the ‘Milliery where, ironically, the confrontation will be repeated in Sunday program between the ‘orange’ and the Bra. Meanwhile, after Gozzano’s promotion to Serie C, the league has issued its verdicts on relegations. In Excellence Borgosesia and Vado will descend. –
Alfio quarello