Messina came one step away from the achievement on the pitch against Trapani, who drew (1-1) in full injury time after playing much of the game with an extra man due to Anzelmo’s red card. Fair start to the game at the “Provinciale”. Pedicillo’s long-range effort came with a clumsy response from the goalkeeper, who took refuge in the corner. At the other end, the cautious Krapikas intercepted Carraro’s free kick. Anzelmo picked up two yellow cards in as many minutes and left the visitors numerically inferior in the 21st minute. Trapani tries to take advantage of his superiority, but Rizzo closes well on Kanoute. In the final half, Krapikas is extremely proud of the efforts of Karic and Lescano. At the back, Seculin deflects Anatriello’s brilliant finish onto the crossbar.
At the start of the second half, the Giallorossi deservedly took the lead: Petrungaro shot from the edge, Seculin made a short save and Anatriello slotted the ball home without fail. The hosts try to respond with the new Heel of Crimi, who almost misses the target. Krapikas come out well on the banks of Bifulco, which avoids a possible danger. In the 46th minute the representative denied Udoh the equaliser. 120 seconds pass and the same Italian-Nigerian to restore parity after the development of a corner. However, the goal in the closing credits of the bitterly mocking challenge for Messina deserves applause.
Trapani-Messina 1-1
Scorers: 3′ st Anatriello; 48′ st úda.
Trapani: Seculin, Ciotti, Celiento, Silvestro, Sabatino (11′ st Bifulco), Karic, Carraro (11′ st Spini), Carriero (11′ st Crimi), Kanoute (16′ st Udoh), Lescano, Fall. Available: D’Aniello, Salamone, Martina, Gelli, Marino. Salvatore Aronica of charge.
Messina: Krapikas, Lia, Rizzo, Manetta, Morleo (21′ st Ortisi), Frisenna, Anzelmo, Garofalo, Petrungaro (21′ st Cominetti, 33′ st Mamona), Anatriello (33′ st Luciani), Pedicillo (48′ st .Adragna). Available: Kurtosi, Di Bella, Ndir, Re, Mameli, Di Palma, Paratore. All Giacomo Modica.
Referee: Zanotti from Rimini (Lisi from Florence and Bianchi from Pistoia).
Note: Anzelmo was sent off in the 21st minute for a second yellow card. Booked: Rizzo, Krapikas, Mamona and Crimi. Recovery time: 1′ and 5′.