The survival match played this afternoon at Chino e Lillo del Duca ended in a draw. Ascoli AND Pontedera: 1-1 final. The match showcased vibrant teams trying to climb out of the quicksand of the lower rankings, with the Bianconeri showing growth with a show of character as they came back from a comeback with Corazza’s eighth goal of the season 18 minutes into the second half and Martinelli scored soon after the break. For their part, the Tuscans suffered from the opponent’s forcing in the second half, faltered at times, but found the strength to endure and achieved a precious draw. However, on both sides there is a feeling that there is still work to be done, but perhaps there are resources to overcome difficult situations. Domenico Di Carlo will have to deal with the suspension of Forte, who will join the injured Mena and Corado. Confirms the 4-2-3-1 formation used in the last two matches against Campobasso and Arezzo. A four-man line has been confirmed, with Quaranta and Gagliolo as centre-backs and Alagna and Cozzoli as centre-backs ahead of Livieri. Bando and Varone positioned themselves in midfield, while Tirelli, Silipo and Marsura supported striker Corazza. On the other hand, Leonardo Menichini has to deal with the absence of the suspended Serretti, as well as Van Ransbeek struggling with a dislocated shoulder, and these defections are added to the defections of Marrone and Sarpa, who are now in hospital for a long time. He switches to a 4-4-2 formation, returning Tantalocchi between the posts, experts Espeche and Martinelli in the center, Guidi and Ambrosini on the flanks. Perretta moved forward along the midfield line with Pietra, Sala and Janesi on the left, Corona and Italeng in attack. In the news, the two teams came face to face: the Tuscans were dangerous in the first five minutes for two. Occasions: Italeng was the first to strike Liviero, deflecting the ball into a crowded area and then forcing the opposition goalkeeper into a difficult shot onto the Cameroonian’s left foot. Ascoli gains courage and is close to taking the lead. In the 12th minute, Italeng fouls Bando. Silipo’s left-footed shot went wide of Tantalochka but was blocked by the post. The home side also won a number of corners, but Pontedera plucked up his courage and took the lead after half an hour: Janesi converted a free-kick and found Guidi at the far post, his header catching Martinelli’s winner. Di Carlo’s team feels the difficulty, whistles and chants begin to be heard from the Juventus corner, but Pontedera did not take advantage of the situation. In the second half, Ascoli decisively changed gears due to the appearances of Caccavo, Bertini and Achika instead of Tirelli. Bondo and Marsura equalized, albeit fortunately, in the 18th minute when Corazza was able to parry Tantalocchi’s rebound from an earlier cross with his body. Di Carlo’s team pressed harder and came close to taking the lead three more times; Tantalocchi first countered Corazza, then Caccavo sent the ball into the empty net, but Pretato saved on the line. From time to time, Grenade tried to exploit the inevitably created spaces, committing the sin of inaccuracy in their choice. In the finale, Tantalochka is saved by Achika’s poisonous left hand. Here are the best and worst comparisons:
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