On March 1, 2025, the intense match between Vis Pesaro and Virtus Entella unfolded at the Stadio Tonino Benelli, marking the 29th round of the Serie C season. With both teams lively and eager to assert their standings, tensions filled the air as Vis Pesaro sought to establish their playoff position against the league leaders.
The match kicked off at 15:00, with Virtus Entella, occupied with the task of maintaining their lead as they currently held first place with 61 points, pitted against the fourth-placed Vis Pesaro, who stood at 50 points, sharing the same tally with Pescara.
Early moments showed Virtus Entella's aggressiveness as they pressed forward, testing Vis Pesaro's defense. Just two minutes after the start, Boccadamo created danger with his threatening cross, which required solid defending from Vis. The home side quickly responded with their own attempts, de Paola nearly scoring from a free kick, but it veered just above the bar.
Throughout the first half, the action remained fast-paced, filled with both attacking threats and defensive bouts. A notable moment came when the visitor's Di Noia struck the post at the 23rd minute, signaling Entella's attacking prowess. The hosts surged back, and Nicastro had a close chance, hitting the post as well just before halftime.
The first half concluded with rising tensions as the game heated up. Vis Pesaro faced significant adversity when Neri, their defender, received two yellow cards within seconds, resulting in his expulsion. Taking advantage of the situation, Entella was awarded a penalty just before the halftime whistle. Castelli stepped up to take the shot and decisively converted, putting Entella up 1-0 as the first half ended.
Upon resuming for the second half, Vis Pesaro had to regroup and deal with the mounting pressure from Entella. Throughout the match, both teams engaged fiercely, but Vis Pesaro struggled to convert their chances, landing themselves at risk of losing ground for playoff placement.
The coaching strategy for Vis Pesaro, led by Stellone, focused on maintaining defensive organization and leveraging quick counters to build plays. By keeping the block low and transitioning effectively, they had built during the previous weeks on their recent successful results.
Entella's manager Gallo adopted the approach of sustaining their defensive discipline to counteract Vis Pesaro's strategies, emphasizing the need to avoid complacency. “We must stay sharp,” Gallo had emphasized before the game, acknowledging the importance of maintaining their streak of 22 games without defeat, dating back to September 2025.
The statistics reflected the competitive nature of the encounter; Vis Pesaro had accumulated significant home advantage with only one loss at their ground across the last eleven matches, whereas Entella aimed to fend off the increasing pressure from Ternana, who trailed just four points behind.
The tension level increased as the match approached the final minutes, with crowd expectations heightening as Vis Pesaro sought to equalize. Despite Ill-fated attempts, including more shots on goal and strategic plays, they were unable to find the back of the net.
At the final whistle, the score stood at 1-0. Vis Pesaro had put up admirable resistance, yet the objective to challenge the league leaders faltered against Entella’s resilient and disciplined performance. “We played strong, and the team gave it their all,” reflected Stellone post-match, acknowledging the sheer effort undertaken by his players.
This result keeps Entella firmly positioned at the top of Serie C, with their eyes now firmly set on promotion to Serie B.
Looking at the statistics and shape of the game, it was evidence of the quality on display, and for Vis Pesaro, focus will now turn to their next fixtures to continue their quest for playoff contention.