Catania Women Advance to Serie C Cup Quarterfinals with Dominating Victory
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Catania Women secured their place in the quarter-finals of the Italian Serie C women’s Cup with a decisive 3-1 win over CUS UniCal Cosenza on Saturday, December 6th. This victory marks the team’s third consecutive win in the competition and their ninth overall success of the season, building momentum from recent league triumphs against Matera Città dei Sassi and Salernitana.
Rossozzurre Continue Winning Streak
The match,held at the “Marco lorenzon” Stadium in Rende,saw Catania take control early. Virginia Basilotta opened the scoring in the 42nd minute, converting a penalty kick to give her side a crucial lead heading into halftime.
In the second half, Giulia Risina extended Catania’s advantage in the 14th minute, capitalizing on a well-placed assist from Giulia Martinelli. While CUS UniCal Cosenza managed to pull one back through a goal by Russo in the 41st minute, Catania quickly responded. A spectacular finish from Chiara Barbarino,assisted by Vittoria Musumeci,sealed the victory for the rossozzurre in the 42nd minute.
Key match Details and Lineups
The final score of 3-1 reflects Catania’s dominance throughout the contest. Here’s a detailed look at the teams and key events:
Italian Women’s Serie C Cup – Round of 16
Date: Saturday, December 6th
Location: “Marco Lorenzon” Stadium, Rende
CUS UniCal Cosenza – catania 1-3
Goals: pt 42° Basilotta (penalty); st 14th Risina, 41st Russo (CUS), 42nd Barbarino.
CUS UniCal Cosenza Starting XI: 1 Carelli; 3 Perrotta (K), 5 Arturi, 7 Russo, 8 Vigna, 10 Colavolpe (VK), 11 Mauro, 14 Facchineri, 18 Laurito (25th st 7 Castagna), 20 Tortora, 25 Russo, 33 Donato, 90 paura (25th st 13 Tiesi).
Catania Starting XI: 71 Macera; 2 Pietrini (K), 6 Risina (30th st 4 Lanteri), 7 Basilotta (VK), 9 Sciuto (20th st 8 Barbarino), 11 Martinelli (36th st 13 Teern), 18 Musolino (30th st 23 Palts), 19 Musumeci, 22 Panarello, 30 Vacchino (36th st 72 Lillemäe), 77 Divictorio.
The match also saw disciplinary action,with arturi and Facchineri receiving yellow cards for CUS UniCal Cosenza,and Sciuto,Divittorio,and Pietrini cautioned for Catania. CUS UniCal Cosenza suffered a further setback with Tortora receiving a red card in the 47th minute. The referee, Giuseppe Pio Arnone, added 2 minutes of stoppage time in the first half and 4 minutes in the second.
Upcoming Challenge for Catania
Catania Women will next face Academy Abatese, currently tied for second place in the Serie C championship alongside Palermo and Salernitana, on Sunday, December 14th, in an away match that promises to be a thrilling contest. This upcoming clash will be a crucial test for Silvestro Reitano’s squad as they continue their pursuit of league success.
