CastrumFavara, maturity and heart: a resilient Sancataldese defeated in the final minutes of the match

Favara finds its smile and continuity, narrowly defeating a resilient Sancataldese at the end of an intense match that was fought until the last moments. A significant victory, not only for the standings but especially for morale, allowing the yellow-blues to achieve their second consecutive win, a rare event in a season that has been fluctuating so far.

It was a masculine yet fair match, both on the field and in the stands, where the two twin fan bases created a beautiful sight, passionately supporting their respective teams while always respecting each other.

The start was balanced, with both teams careful not to expose themselves. The Sancataldese, aware of the importance of moving up in the standings, focused mainly on not losing, while Favara tried to take control of the game with more conviction.

In the second half, the pace picked up and the match ignited. Favara pushed higher in search of the advantage, while the visitors attempted to strike on the counterattack.

Match report: 12' First attempt by Favara, unsuccessful; 28' Lanza tries a play: a dangerous shot that grazes the post to the left of the goalkeeper; 45' The first half ends 0-0 after a balanced period; 67' A huge chance: Francofonte unleashes a powerful shot from the edge, Maravigna dives and deflects; 72' Sancataldese responds: a dangerous shot, Di Silvestro deflects for a corner; 85' GOAL FAVARA: free kick from the left, Piazza curls it under the crossbar, it's 1-0; 90'+3' Favara controls and secures the victory.

When the match seemed to be heading towards a draw that would mainly satisfy the Sancataldese, the turning point came in the final moments. Piazza's goal ignited the “Bruccoleri” stadium and secured three crucial points. The Sancataldese felt the blow and attempted a reaction, but Favara managed the last minutes with maturity, not conceding any space.

The final whistle confirms a deserved and valuable victory. More than the three points, what matters is the signal sent by Favara: the team has regained compactness and confidence, fundamental elements to face the remainder of the season with renewed momentum.

The match details

Castrumfavara - Sancataldese 1-0

Castrumfavara (4-3-3): Di Silvestro, Ferrante, Di Paola (17' st Scolaro), Lo Duca, De Min, Etchegoyen, Francofonte (29' st Salvia), Varela, Tripicchio (17' st Piazza), Lanza (43' st Sorce), Schembari. Bench: Lauritano, Limblici, Saito, Privitera, Chmarex. Coach: Infantino

Sancataldese: Maravigna, Pisciotta, Ferrigno A. (41' st Barile), Germano (7' st Ferrigno F.), Souare (43' st La Vecchia), Baglione, Oliveri, Bucolo (19' st Uez), Russo, Di Rienzo, Romano (14' st Rozzi). A disp. La Cagnina, Calabrese, Federico, Viscuso. All. Pidatella

Referees: Zangara from Catanzaro (Giannone from Arco Riva and Nikolic from Merano)

Goal: 40' st Piazza

Notes: spectators about 800 of which around a hundred guests; cautioned: Di Silvestro, Lanza, Germano, Romano. Corners 5 to 4 for the guests; recovery 3 and 5.