Monti and Spartak Apuane Maintain Dominance in Italian Third Category League
the fifth round of matches in the Third Category championship saw the league leaders solidify their positions, with compelling victories and crucial points earned across the weekend.
The Third Category championship continues to deliver exciting football, with the latest round of fixtures played between Friday’s advanced matches and Saturday’s contests, despite the observance of a public holiday. Monti and Spartak Apuane remain at the summit, showcasing their strength and ambition as the season progresses.
in an early matchup, Cinquale secured a 2-1 victory over Vallizeri. Saturday’s action was highlighted by Monti’s commanding derby win against Podenzana, Spartak Apuane’s dominant performance in Filattiera, and Royal Dallas’s remarkable away win against Avenza. A goalless draw between Palleronese and Sporting Marina completed the day’s schedule.
The two most anticipated matches pitted the top two teams against challenging opponents. Monti, under the guidance of Mister Tommy Balloni, hosted their rivals Podenzana, while Spartak Apuane traveled to Filattiera.
At the heart of Saturday’s results, Monti triumphed 3-1 over Podenzana in a fiercely contested derby. The victory was fueled by a brace from Alessandro tonelli and a goal from Lorenzo Bertini. Spartak apuane, the other league leader, delivered a resounding performance in Filattiera, securing a 6-0 victory. Kabashi and Buffa scored in the first half, while Buffa added two more goals in the second half, alongside strikes from De Gubernatis and Mosti. This fifth consecutive win for the red and white team demonstrates their impressive form and ambition. The defeat marks a second heavy setback for Filattiera this season.
Royal Dallas redeemed their previous home draw against Monti with a crucial 3-2 victory over Attuoni, climbing to fourth place and positioning themselves within the playoff bracket.
The match between Palleronese and Sporting Marina ended in a 0-0 draw, a balanced encounter with limited scoring opportunities. Both teams secured a valuable point.
Two matches have been postponed until Monday. Polisportiva Carrarese will visit Fosdinovo, aiming to close the gap on Cinquale in third place. The other postponed match will see Marmese and Terrinca, both currently without a win, battle for their first victory of the season.
Current Standings (as of november 3, 2025):
- Monti: 15 points
- Spartak Apuane: 15 points
- Cinquale: 12 points
- Royal Dallas: 9 points
- Polisportiva Carrarese: 9 points
- Fosdinovo: 9 points
- Podenzana: 7 points
- filattiera: 7 points
- Sporting Marina: 7 points
- Palleronese: 4 points
- Vallizeri: 3 points
- Terrinca: 0 points
- Attuoni: 0 points
- Marmese: 0 points
Note: Fosdinovo, Polisportiva Carrarese, Marmese, and Terrinca have one match less played.
Upcoming Fixtures (November 8, 2025):
- Podenzana vs. Attuoni avenza
- Carrarese vs. Marmese Sports Center
- Royal Dallas vs. Cinquale
- Spartak Apuane vs. Fosdinovo
- sporting Marina vs. Monti
- Terrinca vs. Palleronese
- Valliizeri vs. Electra
The league continues to provide compelling action, with Monti and Spartak Apuane setting the pace, but several teams remain in contention as the season unfolds.
