Atletico Palagiano Dominate Giovinazzo with Decisive 4-1 Victory
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Atletico Palagiano secured a commanding 4-1 win against USD Academy Giovinazzo this past Sunday, October 19th, in a match crucial to their standing in Group B of the Second Category championship. The victory solidifies the team’s position at the top of the league table with a full points tally.
First-Half Blitz Sets the Tone
The gialloblù – Atletico Palagiano – began the match with aggressive intent, threatening the Giovinazzo goal as early as the 10th minute with a diagonal attempt from Massaro that narrowly missed. The pressure quickly paid off, as the team found the back of the net twice between the 13th and 16th minutes, both goals credited to a standout performance from needed, bringing his season total to three. Palagiano continued to control the tempo, creating further opportunities through Marinaci, Mastrangelo, and Dettoli, with Dettoli hitting the crossbar from a free kick in the 33rd minute. Despite late first-half chances for Giovinazzo – a header from Carcione saved by Latorrata and a wasted opportunity from Good friend – Atletico Palagiano entered halftime with a comfortable 2-0 lead.
Second-Half Drama and a Hat-Trick Hero
Giovinazzo attempted to mount a response in the second half, with Fiore and Gernone testing Latorrata in goal. However, the match took a decisive turn in the 65th minute with the expulsion of Good friend, leaving the hosts with ten men. Capitalizing on the numerical advantage, Palagiano pressed forward, with needed coming close to completing a hat-trick and Cervone making a crucial save to deny Trawally. In the 35th minute of the second half, Giovinazzo managed to pull one back through an own goal by Buttiglione, but their hopes were quickly dashed as substitute Pisano restored the two-goal cushion with a counterattack goal, assisted by Trawally. The final nail in the coffin came in added time, the 45th + 5th minute, when needed completed his hat-trick, securing a 4-1 victory for Atletico Palagiano and establishing himself as the league’s leading scorer with four goals.
Continued Dominance for Atletico Palagiano
This win marks Atletico Palagiano’s third victory in the championship (and their fourth consecutive win when including the Puglia Cup), reinforcing their strong start to the season. The team’s success is built on a foundation of defensive solidity and offensive quality, demonstrating a determined and cohesive performance across all departments.
SCORE SHEET
USD Academy Giovinazzo – ASD Atletico Palagiano 1-4
USD Academy Giovinazzo: Cervone, Marcotriggiano, Valente (23′ Fiore), Pace (13′ st Stefanelli), Di Pinto, Gernone, Buonamico, Amoruso (1′ st Siciliani), Carcione, De Lucia, Armenise (33′ st Merra). Available: Linzalata, Rossiello, Giacomantonio, De Tullio, Sciancalepore. Coach: Giosaphat V.
ASD Atletico Palagiano: Latorrata, Massaro, D’Onghia (16′ st Carbone), Intini, Buttiglione, Maggi, Calia, Dettoli, Mastrangelo (37′ st Pisano), Marinaci (23′ st Trawally), Calderaro (32′ st Narcotino). Available: Salluce, Roe Deer, Sani Maaroupi, Mastillone, Calvello.
Markings: 13′ Calia (P), 16′ Calia (P), 35′ St. Buttiglione (G), 40′ s.t. Pisano (P), 45’+5′ s.t. Calia (P)
Warnings: 28′ Buonamico (G), 21′ st Buttiglione (P), 24′ s.t. Fiore (P), 40′ s.t. Massaro (P), 45’+2′ s.t. Marcotriggiano (G)
Expulsions: 19′ st Buonamico (G)
Referee: Tortorella (Bari section)
