Igea Virtus took full spoils on the last day of the first leg of the Under 19 Serie D, thus jumping to third place, tied with Milazzo and only three points away from the top, currently occupied by Athletic Palermo.
The Longano team prevailed on the pitch Ragusaproviding a brilliant performance, despite the many absences. In the first half, Nania, Sofia and Bartolone fail to complete some good opportunities. At the start of the second half, the Giallorossi even wasted a penalty. The decisive goal was scored by Costantino, who completed a fortuitous pass from Marcini.
Milazzo drew Ennawhere Greco’s goal was not enough for the Mamertines to secure all the precious prizes at stake. Messina, however, was overtaken at home by league leaders Athletic Palermo, who were more cynical in exploiting the opportunities created. For the Peloritani, who under the Parisi-Bombara management are experiencing a reconstruction phase, Sofia scored.
After the Christmas break, the Messina-Milazzo and Paternò-Igea Virtus matches are scheduled for Monday 12 January. Ranking: Athletic Palermo 25; Gela 24; Igea Virtus and Milazzo 22; Sancataldese 16; Ragusa 14; Nissa and CastrumFavara 13; Acireale and Paternò 12; Messina 10; Enna 8.