The classic inside or outside challenge while waiting for the Federal Court of Appeal to rule on the appeal presented by the Giallorossi. Today fifth and -6 from the top, Igea Virtus has no alternative to victory against Reggina. Coming off a turbulent week that bent, to paraphrase the honorary president Immacolato Bonina, but not broke the Hygean gang, the sprint for the record starts again from the ninety minutes of the “D’Alcontres-Barone”.
«We’re facing a renowned team – says Marra on the eve of the match – who have set out to win the championship. However, we and other teams are also part of this fight and this makes the tournament even more beautiful.” The public (“their sense of belonging has never been lacking”) and the psychological aspect will make the difference for Igea Virtus, which has stumbled upon a delicate phase between bitterness over the blow dealt by the Tfn on Tuesday and the need for relaunch. A phase that the Giallorossi have decided to face by further compacting an environment called to demonstrate that the heavy burden of the sentence has not left deep wounds on a mental and energy level. «This season – the coach points out – has been full of enthusiasm and now with the same strength that has brought us this far we will try to pass another test against a strong opponent».
Reggina here
Barring surprising results from Athletic Palermo-Paternó, Reggina just has to win in Barcelona. Over 500 fans followed, who sold out all the coupons available to them in just a few hours. Dedicated ship for them from Villa San Giovanni to Tremestieri at 11am (return at 6.30pm). Torrisi’s first choices, as usual, arrived with the squad. In addition to the unavailable Sartore and Barillà, Canino, Chirico, Fanari, Fomete, Pellicanò and Porcino were left out of the list.
It seems difficult to give up Fofana’s physicality in the middle of the pitch as well as Laaribi’s geometries. Their employment would take away space for Macrì who also did very well when called upon to make his contribution. This opens up space for the class of 2007 Distratto on the left wing.
This is what coach Alfio Torrisi spoke on the eve of the match: «The team is aware that this is a fundamental match for our season. We are calm because we know our strength well. Igea, net of the penalty, did something extraordinary. For the Giallorossi it is perhaps the most exciting match of the last twenty years. Until a few days ago they cultivated the dream of returning to Serie C, but with minus five, however, they risk not even making the playoffs. The players are on the pitch, not the chatter. We will need to be dominant in terms of attitude and perfect tactically. Even on an emotional level I would like to see a reactive Reggina capable of not being distracted by external factors. In matches like this it is natural to have competitive malice. Scoring at the beginning or at the end doesn’t make any difference, certainly taking the lead could benefit us.”