SASSARI TORRES 1 PONTEDERA 0: CARBONI'S GOAL SECURES VICTORY
On February 23, 2025, at Sassari's Vanni Sanna stadium, Torres clinched a narrow but significant victory against Pontedera, edging them out with a final score of 1-0. The decisive moment came from Michele Carboni, marking his first goal for the team, which arrived just before halftime.
With 3,603 spectators (including six visiting fans) present, the match was lively and filled with tension. Carboni's moment of glory came as he pounced on the ball, following an impressive free-kick from Fischnaller. The shot struck the crossbar, and Carboni was quick to react, sending the rebound back past Pontedera's goalkeeper, Calvani. This goal proved to be enough for the Torres to secure all three points.
The first half saw Torres exhibiting dominant control of the game, but not without challenges. Pontedera had its chances too—most significantly, at the 20th minute, when miscommunication allowed Vitali to break free, but Torres defender Antonelli's timely intervention thwarted the impending goal.
After Carboni's goal, the second half witnessed Pontedera come out with renewed vigor, attempting to equalize. Early on, Italeng pressured the Torres defense, and his efforts nearly paid off as his shot from inside the box missed the target.
The match experienced a brief interruption around the 65th minute when the game stopped due to the collapse of a home supporter. Medical teams quickly responded, and thankfully, play resumed shortly after, emphasizing the close-knit community surrounding the team.
Despite Pontedera's stronger push late on, including two significant near-misses, where one goal was disallowed for offside, Torres' defense, led by Zaccagno, held firm. Late-game attempts by Wild, including shots hitting the crossbar and another saved by Zaccagno, highlighted their near misses which kept the home side on high alert.
Reflecting on the match, Torres coach Alfonso Greco praised his team's mature approach, stating, "Torres played with maturity, showing strength when required and skill when they needed it most." This victory may place Torres firmly within reach of promotion as they chase the likes of Ternana, currently just above them.
Looking forward, Torres remains optimistic, with fans buoyed by their performance, hoping for continued success as they push for higher league standings.
This win marks the eleventh unbeaten match for Torres and their eighth victory in the last eleven games. With aspirations of climbing the ranks, they’ll be aiming to maintain their sharp form and focus as they look to secure promotion by the season's end.