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24 March 2026 - Updated at 01:40
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SERIE C

Suffering, goals, hope. And then Ferrara on the turn. Viali's Catania starts like an open novel: everything to be written.

It is worth noting the first goal conceded at home by the Catania goalkeeper Dini after 17 matches.

23 March 2026, 22:50

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Suffering, goals, hope. And then Ferrara on the turn. Viali's Catania starts like an open novel: everything to be written.

Viali, new coach of Catania [photo Filippo Galtieri]

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Many men in front, the Casarano weaving through the defense, coming close to taking the lead multiple times, the suffering, the goal by Bruzzaniti revitalizing the team. The new course directed by coach Viali began with a draw (the first goal conceded at home by Dini after 17 matches) and with many changes that understandably made the impact less fluid. It was important to win to keep the second place secure. The improvements will come gradually.

Four-man defense with the wingbacks Casasola and Donnarumma sometimes being proactive, sometimes too deep due to pressure from Chiricò and teammates. The midfield often outnumbered but with Di Tacchio frequently acting as a playmaker to build from the back and Quaini covering and running everywhere. Up front in the first 45’ only pain and few shots on goal. In fact, it was Dini's saves that kept the match afloat.

When in the second half the episode of the lead occurred, scored by Bruzzaniti with a cross-shot that seemed an easy catch for the goalkeeper, who instead started late, it shook the match, Catania grew, attacked with greater danger in the spaces especially in the last twenty meters, coming close to a second goal with Caturano and Jimenez.

The game changed noticeably, with the rossazzurri pressing to secure the win, Casarano in difficulty but always willing to counter to equalize. They succeeded with Ferrara in the final moments with a curling shot. For 5’ plus the 6’ of stoppage time, Cicerelli returned to the field, applauded by the crowd with cheers. He will be useful for this end of the season.

The crowd as always played an important role, supporting the team until the end without any pause. Even during the suffering endured in the first half. Before the start, Stefania Sberna, historic voice of the rossazzurri, who passed away five years ago, was remembered. Family members and a committee of friends awarded Pieraccini, and the Nord displayed a banner at the end to commemorate her.