Serie C Pescara-Pontedera: return to the Adriatic after a month and three games in a row
Two changes compared to the game in Lucca, Vergani and Bentivegna instead of Tonin and Cangiano. In case of emergency, Menichini has to bring up six players. Before the start, a moment of silence was observed to remember Vincenzo Marinelli. The Blues and Whites play with a cry on their arms. Pescara took the lead in the 39th minute of the first half thanks to Davide Merola’s penalty. In the second half in the 68th minute Pontedera equalized through Niccolò Pietra. In injury time Antonino De Marco manages to score the 2-1 goal at the end of a melee in the Tuscany area.
OFFICIAL LINES
PESCARA (4-3-3) Plizzari between the posts; in defense of Staver, Brosco, Pellacani and Moruzzi; in the middle of the park Valzania, Squizzato and Dagasso; Merola in front and Bentivegna supporting Vergani. Trainer for Silvio Baldini
AVAILABLE: Saio, Profeta, Pierozzi, Crialese, Giannini, Mulè, De Marco, Meazzi, Saccomanni, Tunjov, Cangiano, Tonin, Ferraris, Zeppieri.
OUT OF PRESENT: lonardi.
POINTEERA (3-5-2) Tantalocchi between the posts; in defense of Cerretti, Guidi and Pretato; on the bands Perretta and Gagliardi; Ladinetti’s play; half the wings of Sala and Pietra; the Ianesi-Corona in conjunction with the attack. Leonardo Menichini free,
AVAILABLE: Vivoli, Calvani, Maggini, Ambrosini, Espeche, Coviello, Benucci, Maiello.
OUT OF PRESENT: the Sarpa, Marrone, Ransbeeck, Ragatzu, the Italeng and Martinelli suspended.
CHARACTERISTIC: Napoli’s Fabio Rosario Luongo. ASSISTANTS: Giovanni Boat of Padua e Nichelino’s Vincenzo Russo. THE FOURTH MAN: Mattia Maresca from the Napoli section.
SECOND HALF:
90’+8′ – Pescara Pontedera ends the game 2-1
90’+6′ – PESCARA GOAL – After a melee in the area, Antonino De Marco manages to put the ball into the net.
90′+3′ – ENTERPRISE FOR PONTEDERA. Inside Coviello outside Ianesi
90’+2′ – PESCARA WARNING
90′ – 6′ of injury time allowed
89′ – PONTEDERA CENTER – Pietra out and Espeche in
87′ – Pescara all forward in search of success
82′ – PESCARA WARNING – Yellow card for Pierozzi
80′ – PESCARA GOAL – Pierozzi sends a delicate ball into the area but no teammate manages to deflect it into the net
77′ – PONTERA WARNING – Yellow card for Pretato
76′ – PONTEDERA CENTER – Perretta out, Maggini in
72′ – THROUGH THE CENTER FOR PESCARA – De Marco, Ferraris and Pierozzi in, Valzania, Merola and Staver out
68′ – GOAL FROM PONTEDERA – The Tuscan equal and Niccolò Pietra
67′ – Pontedera initiative with Ianesi, but the white and blue defense keeps a good guard
56′ – Good initiative from Cangiano able to take advantage of Cerretti’s uncertainty. His conclusion is weak
53′ – PESCARA DOUBLE VENTURE – Bentivegna and Vergani out, Cangiano and Tonin in
50′ – Pescara keeps up the pace even at the start of the second half
46′ – PONTEDERA TEAM – Ambrosini in, Gagliardi out
46′ – Teams back on the field. The Second Half of Pescara-Pontedera begins
FIRST HALF:
45’+1′ – The first half ends, Pescara-Pontedera 1-0
45′ – Allowed 1′ of injury time
39′ – PESCARA GOAL – Davide Merola scores from the spot for the biancazzurri
38′ – PENALTY KICK FOR PESCARA – Guidi, in the area, hits the ball with his hand
36′ – WARNING PONTEDERE, Yellow card for Guidi
35′ – PESCARA GOAL. Merola, on a free kick, hit the crossbar.
34′ – PONTERA WARNING, Yellow card for Gagliardi
30′ – Pontedera still dangerous, Plizzari always careful between the posts
26′ – PONTEDERA GOAL Ball. The blue and whites are in great danger. From 2 meters from the goalkeeper Pietra sends the ball wildly.
15′- another good move by Pescara in attack. Play the Biancazzurri at high speed
8′- PESCARA CHANCE. Big volley from Valzania, Tantalocchi makes a miracle
6′ – Pescara on, a good start for the biancazzurri
3′- Thrill in the blue and white area, Plizzari forced out
2′ – Pescara play with a cry on their arms
1′ – Ready to go, Pescara-Pontedera begins
Interview Between Time.news Editor and Football Expert
Time.news Editor: Welcome, everyone, to another exciting edition of our sports segment! Today, we’re diving into the recent Serie C clash between Pescara and Pontedera that saw Pescara notch a thrilling 2-1 victory. I’m joined by football expert, Dr. Lara Marco, to dissect the game. Lara, thanks for being with us!
Dr. Lara Marco: It’s a pleasure to be here! I’m excited to break down this match; it had all the drama that fans love.
Time.news Editor: Absolutely! Pescara returned to the Adriatic after a month away, and they had some noticeable changes in their lineup. What impact do you think the changes, specifically the introduction of Vergani and Bentivegna, had on the game?
Dr. Lara Marco: Team dynamics are incredibly important, and both Vergani and Bentivegna brought fresh energy to the field. Their presence allowed Pescara to switch tactics slightly and apply pressure earlier in the match, which led to their initial penalty goal by Davide Merola. This was crucial in building the team’s confidence early on.
Time.news Editor: Speaking of the penalty goal, it came at a pivotal moment in the first half. How do you think that influenced both teams’ strategies going into halftime?
Dr. Lara Marco: Scoring first often gives a team an emotional lift, and Pescara capitalized on that. They controlled possession and tried to maintain pressure on Pontedera. On the other hand, for Pontedera, conceding a penalty can be demoralizing. They needed to regroup quickly, which is challenging when you’re playing away.
Time.news Editor: The second half brought an equalizer from Pontedera’s Niccolò Pietra at the 68th minute. How did that change the game’s dynamics?
Dr. Lara Marco: That goal was a turning point! It injected new life into Pontedera, who had been on the back foot for most of the game. Suddenly, they believed they could compete, and they started to push back. Pescara had to recalibrate after feeling secure with their lead, leading to a more open match overall.
Time.news Editor: And then, in injury time, Antonino De Marco scored the winner for Pescara. What was your take on that final play?
Dr. Lara Marco: That last-minute goal illustrates the importance of maintaining focus until the final whistle. Pescara’s players showed resilience and a willingness to fight for every ball in the box. Injuries and fatigue often set in during injury time, but their determination shone through. It was a fitting end to a hard-fought match.
Time.news Editor: Indeed! Before we wrap up, looking ahead, what do these results mean for both Pescara and Pontedera as they continue in the Serie C season?
Dr. Lara Marco: For Pescara, this win could be a springboard for a strong run as they regain confidence at home. For Pontedera, they need to learn from this match and find ways to overcome adversity, especially away. The season is long, and these experiences are crucial for growth.
Time.news Editor: Thank you, Lara! Your insights always elevate the conversation around football. We look forward to discussing more matches with you as the season progresses.
Dr. Lara Marco: Thank you! I can’t wait to see how the season unfolds.
Time.news Editor: And thank you to our viewers for tuning in! Stay with us for more sports coverage. Until next time!