Catania defeats Padova to win Serie C Coppa Italia

Catania won the Serie C Coppa Italia. After a 2-1 defeat in the first leg at home against Padova, the Sicilian team won 4-2 in the return match after extra time (3-2 at 90 ‘) against the Veneto team. Catania wins the Serie C Coppa Italia for the first time in their history in the 51st edition.

Ready and Bortolussi puts it in after an action started from the right by Liguori and finished on the left by Valente. Catania fails to trouble Zanellati until a free kick from Cicerelli hits Perrotta’s arm attached to the body. Di Carmine scores the penalty to equalize amid protests from Padova. At 35 ‘Valenti and Bouah come into contact, the former Palermo widens to Liguori who, with his left foot, shoots on goal. The goal is disallowed for a presumed foul by Valenti. Padova gets agitated, Cicerelli, at 44′, exchanges passes with Zammarini, receives the ball and beats Zanellati for the 2-1 lead. In the second half Padova takes control of the match and Perrotta, at 27’, equalizes with a header from Radrezza’s corner. Delli Carri’s expulsion changes the game, Torrente is forced to revolutionize the team. At 44 ‘Chiricò’s corner, Monaco’s header, Marsura’s knee and the 3-2 goal.

In extra time Catania presses and Costantino, on Marsura’s cross, 10 seconds from the end, scores with his head, giving the Sicilians the Coppa Italia.