PINETO – On Friday, February 21, 2025, Pineto will face Vis Pesaro at the Stadio Pavone-Mariani, marking the 27th round of the Serie C 2024-2025 season. The match is set to kick off at 20:30 and promises to be exciting as both teams strive for precious points.
Fans eager to follow the live updates can tune in to calciomagazine.net for real-time commentary from their tablets or smartphones, starting around 19:30 when the official formations are announced. The game will also be broadcast live on Sky Sport, channel 251, with streaming available on Sky Go for subscribers, ensuring supporters have multiple ways to catch the action.
Referee Riccardo Tropiano from Bari will officiate the match, assisted by Simone Mino from La Spezia and Francesco Raccanello from Viterbo, with Domenico Castellone of Naples as the fourth official.
The stakes are high as both teams enter this match with playoff aspirations. Pineto recently secured three points with their last victory and currently sits eighth with 38 points, reflecting ten wins, eight draws, and nine losses, having scored 31 goals and conceded 33. Meanwhile, Vis Pesaro is coming off a goalless draw against Sestri Levante and sits fourth with 49 points—boasting four wins, seven draws, and six losses with 34 goals scored and 22 conceded.
Going forward, Coach Ivan Tisci of Pineto is likely to adopt the tried and tested 4-3-3 formation. The expected lineup includes Tonti as goalkeeper and defenders Baggi, Villa, De Santis, and Borsoi. The midfield will feature Germinario, Lombardi, and Schirone, and the attacking trio could consist of Bruzzaniti, Gambale, and Chakir.
On the other hand, Roberto Stellone's Vis Pesaro is predicted to stick with their 3-4-1-2 formation. Vukovic will don the gloves, with Palomba, Tonucci, and Bove forming the backline. The midfield duo of Paganini and Pucciarelli is expected to control the pace of the game, with Cannavò and Orellana supporting the frontline of Nicastro and Ornellana.
This matchup marks the continuation of both teams' battle for playoff positions. Following their last encounter, which ended 1-1, Pineto will look to leverage home-field advantage and build momentum from their positive streak of recent outcomes, having acquired seven points over their last five matches. Conversely, the Vis Pesaro squad will aim to capitalize on their higher standings and rhythm as they seek to continue building their season’s success.
With both teams scoring relatively well this season, the match is anticipated to be action-packed. Pineto's tactical setup focuses on ball possession, averaging nearly 350 completed passes per game. Contrarily, the Vis Pesaro adopts a more cautious approach, aiming for built-up plays through shorter, precise passing, which they execute with high success. Their solid defensive structure has allowed them to concede fewer goals, showcasing their capacity to maintain possession and turn it to their advantage.
Supporters from both teams are expected to throng the stadium, adding to the atmosphere of what promises to be another thrilling contest between two competitive sides. Indeed, as Tisci noted, "Loro forti, ma venderemo cara la pelle," which translates to “They are strong, but we will sell our skin dearly.” This reflects the fighting spirit both teams bring to this encounter for points, playoff contention, and local bragging rights.
The focus now shifts to the players' performances on the pitch as they look to etch their names on the scoresheet. Supporters will be watching closely, as the developments of this match could significantly impact their season standings, especially with the playoffs looming just on the horizon.
Pineto and Vis Pesaro both understand the importance of this face-off, making it not just another game but rather a defining moment for their current campaigns.