Yesterday marked the Serie C playoff semifinals, and here are the key moments from both matches.
ASCOLI-CATANIA 4-0
Ascoli dominated Catania at the Del Duca, establishing a strong position for the playoff final. The bianconeri took the lead just before halftime courtesy of Corradini. The second half saw them scoring three more goals from Guiebre, Gori, and Milanese, leaving Catania with a night to forget. Now, they must achieve nearly the impossible in the second leg. From this stage onward, rankings become irrelevant: if teams are level after 180 minutes, the match will go to extra time and possibly penalties.
SALERNITANA-BRESCIA 1-1
The clash at the Arechi ended in a draw as Salernitana and Brescia each scored once. Salernitana took an early lead in the second half with a goal from De Boer, but Brescia equalized in stoppage time through a stunning overhead kick by Crespi, who was one of the standout players on the field. The tie keeps the second leg wide open, with Brescia also lamenting a missed opportunity when they hit the post and had two goals disallowed. Salernitana’s survival hinged on Crespi’s moment of brilliance, all in front of an impressive crowd of over 26,000 spectators at the Arechi.
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