Spal-Pontedera: another draw at the Mazza, victory slips away

FERRARATo the Mazza Stadium a film that has already been seen a thousand times is shown. Spal fails yet another opportunity to close the gap on Lucchese and improve its position in the playout grid, picking up a point against Pontedera which is practically useless. The white and blues play better than their opponents and take the lead, but are punished by the usual distraction on a corner kick that costs them another two precious points. Mister Baldini confirms the entire formation that came close to the coup in Sassari, with one exception: Ntenda comes in on the left wing in place of the injured Mignanelli. Therefore, despite the return of Radrezza, in midfield the Massa coach renews his faith in the Nador-Awua mastiff duo. Antenucci starts from the bench, but the West curve dedicates a thrilling choreography to him that does not leave the captain indifferent.

The departure of Spal It is promising, especially thanks to the liveliness of the three forwards who put the fragile defence of the Pontedera. The most inspired is Parigini, who first serves an assist to Molina that the Argentine striker doesn't take full advantage of, and then almost hits the top corner with a free kick. Spini also shows off, passing the ball to Molina, whose shot ends just wide. The noteworthy opportunities are all white and blue: from a move by Parigini on the left, the ball ends up at the feet of Awua who coordinates well but his shot ends wide. The goal that gives them the lead is in the air, but it is scored by the player you don't expect.

And above all in a way that you don't expect. It is Parigini again who sows panic in the Granata rearguard, who somehow manages to clear the ball, on which Spini pounces and lets it go on a torpedo that ends up under the crossbar, piercing Vivoli. It is a liberating goal, it is a shame that the joy of the over 5 thousand of the Mazza Stadium lasts just two minutes. In fact, following a corner, the Pontedera equalizes immediately with Moretti who frees himself from Bruscagin and heads behind Galeotti. In the second half the script remains the same as the first half, with the Spal who takes control of the game but is unable to land a successful shot. It starts with a combination between Parigini and Molina, with the Argentine losing the chance to shoot at goal. The white and blues attack with their heads down, but without creating clear opportunities. Baldini also throws Antenucci and El Kaddouri into the mix: the captain tries but his shot is not powerful, while the Moroccan is blocked by the defence of Pontedera after a drumming action. Nothing to do, the appointment with victory at Mazza it is postponed again.

Stefano Manfredini