Pisa secured a dramatic comeback victory against Juve Stabia, triumphing 3-1 during their Serie B match on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Arena Garibaldi. The victory was pivotal for Pisa as they aimed to strengthen their position within the league.
The match day began somberly with fans observing a minute of silence to honor the late Piero Gonfiantini, a revered figure in Pisa's football history. Following this tribute, the atmosphere charged up as the match kicked off.
Within the first half, it appeared the duel would be tightly contested, with Pisa struggling to penetrate Juve Stabia's sturdy defense. The game took a pivotal turn at the 35th minute when Candellone of Juve Stabia received a red card for a dangerous foul on Marin, reducing the visitors to ten men. Despite their numerical advantage, Pisa went to halftime without finding the back of the net.
The second half seen unforeseen drama, kicking off with Juve Stabia drawing first blood at the 57th minute, courtesy of Marin’s unfortunate own goal. On the defensive end, Canestrelli mis-positioned, allowing Floriani Mussolini to create the chance.
Stunned but determined, Pisa mounted their response just five minutes later. Quaranta fouled Piccinini inside the penalty area, and Tramoni stepped up to confidently convert the penalty kick, leveling the score at 1-1. "Il Pisa prova subito a sfruttare la superiorità numerica e al 39’ sfiora il vantaggio," emphasized match observers, highlighting Pisa’s growing momentum.
The tide turned dramatically within two minutes, as Morutan scored with a powerful header from Angori’s cross, sending the home fans wild. With spirits high, Moreo added another goal at the 77th minute, solidifying the team’s rally as he scored directly from Piccinini's assist.
By the end of the match, Pisa had turned the game around astonishingly to win 3-1, lifting them to second place and pushing them seven points clear of Spezia, who still had yet to play their fixtures. The attendance of 7808 at Arena Garibaldi thrummed with delight, celebrating what was not just another three points but one of resilience and passion.
Reflecting on the game, coach Filippo inzaghi lauded the spirit shown by his players, saying, "Dobbiamo mantenere questa forma per affrontare le prossime partite" – indicating the determination to take this momentum forward. This match was not just about the win; it was about character, something the Pisa side proved they had plenty of.