This weekend, regional football leagues across Italy saw intense competitions as teams battled for glory on the pitch. With matches spanning from Saturday, February 22, to Sunday, February 23, these fixtures provided fans with thrilling encounters and dramatic results.
Starting with the Eccellenza league, the 22nd round delivered some fascinating matchups. Cittanova managed to secure a tight 1-0 victory against Rossanese, with Khoris scoring the decisive goal. Meanwhile, Digiesse Praia Tortora faced Ardore, resulting in a 1-1 draw - Sow from Ardore opened the scoring, but Puoli salvaged a point for Praia Tortora.
Gioiese edged out Isola Capo Rizzuto with a 2-1 victory. Goals from Diaz, who scored twice, ensured the win, even as Ranieri found the net for Isola Capo Rizzuto. A high-scoring affair took place between Paolana and Rende, which ended 4-2, showcasing multiple scorers including Bonofiglio and Angotti for Paolana.
San Luca decisively defeated Castrovillari 5-0, with standout performances contributing to this dominant display, including goals from Golia and Faye among others. Soriano triumphed over Brancaleone 2-1 with significant contributions from Staropoli and Gonzalez. Lastly, Vigor Lamezia picked up the pace, clinching their match against Bocale 1-0, thanks to a penalty from Rodriguez.
Moving on to Promozione/B, another gripping round showcased strong performances. Melito crushed Caraffa with a convincing 4-0 scoreline, thanks to goals from Lopez, Troncoso, and Martinez. Val Gallico also asserted dominance, trouncing Gioiosa Jonica 4-0 with contributions from Tavdgiridze and Carvajal.
There was drama with the Africo-Deliese match, which resulted in a 2-2 draw after both teams fought hard for every ball. Bianco's match against Atletico Maida ended goalless, continuing the trend of competitive matches. Capo Vaticano saw San Nicola Chiaravalle take home three points with their 1-0 victory, thanks to Clemente's goal.
Città Di Guardavalle struggled against Bovalinese, going down 0-2, with Zampaglione scoring both goals for the winners. Pro Pellaro demolished Melicucco with a staggering 5-1 scoreline, where Sapone's four goals played a pivotal role. With Virtus Rosarno and Stilo Monasterace concluding the round with a thrilling 2-2 draw, the weekend's fixtures lived up to the excitement.
Moving to Prima Categoria - Girone C, on the 20th day of competition, Bivongi Pazzano clashed with Promosport Lamezia, resulting in an evenly matched 1-1 draw. Laureana showcased their prowess, overpowering Sersalese 5-0 with multiple goals from Rodriguez among others. Piscopio narrowly edged Past Sportiva Palermiti 1-0, courtesy of Fanelli's goal, reflecting the tight nature of these league encounters.
Real Fabriziese and Prasar shared the spoils with another closed match ending 1-1. A goal from Pisano was enough for Città Di Soverato to squeeze past Real Montepaone, who couldn't put one past their opponents. Sant’Onofrio suffered at the hands of Pizzo, who triumphed 0-3. Finally, Stella Mileto and Rosarnese played out to a thrilling 2-2 draw, filled with action and drama.
Finally, Pdf Prima Categoria - Girone D's results included Academy Ardore overcoming Gallinese DL 4-0, showcasing Varacalli's contributions and more. Bagnarese left empty-handed against the determined Roccella, who beat them 0-2, thanks to Morales and Centaro. Catona managed to secure their position with the only goal against Bovese, making it 1-0.
Lazzaro demonstrated strength, beating Campese 3-0 with contributions from Familiari and Ficara. Gebbione hit hard against Siderno 1911, with an action-packed 4-3 result demonstrating the relentless pace of this football league. Finally, Gallina secured their three points with 1-0 victory over San Gaetano Catanoso, marked by goal from Aliquò, rounding up the weekend perfectly.
These results not only reflect the competitive nature of regional football but also set the stage for upcoming fixtures where teams will battle for position within their respective leagues. With every match bringing its own story and excitement, fans eagerly await the next round of action!