The third 4-1 home win allowed Cosenza to smile again after the strong disappointment caused by the draw in Altamura nine days ago. Casarano, as expected on the eve, proved to be a grumpy opponent. Pitfalls that the proportions of the final score are imperceptible for those who have not seen the “Marulla” match. Buscè referred to his tenors and also to Achour and Cannavò to solve the puzzle proposed by the former Di Bari, the opposing coach.
Cosenza, compared to other times, exhibited a more mature management of the lead. The rossoblù were able to suffer, conceding meters and the field to their rivals, who were punished twice on the counterattack in the final minutes. In the most delicate moment of the match, Buscè made two courageous moves: he changed the tactical plan, switching to 3-5-2, taking his four best men (Garritano, Ricciardi, Mazzocchi and Florenzi) out of the fray. Through the alternative players, first of all, he increased the density inside his penalty area, clogging up the spaces for Casarano, forced to play on the outside, breaking in front of a wall when he sent the ball in the final sixteen metres. He also gave the midfield more running with the addition of Contiliano; finally, he refreshed the offensive sector to exploit the spaces offered by Salento’s high center of gravity.
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