FOOTBALL. On Saturday, May 30, in Savignano sul Panaro at 3 PM, the blue-and-whites will play for promotion to Primavera 1 in a single match: in case of a draw after 90 minutes, extra time and penalties. Maffioletti: «Historic match for the youth sector».
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Between AlbinoLeffe Under 19 and the Primavera dream there is a river to «ford», the Panaro, and the last obstacle to overcome, Modena. On Saturday, May 30, in Savignano sul Panaro (Modena) against the yellow-and-blues, Massimiliano Maffioletti’s young Seriani players will play for promotion to Primavera 1, the «Serie A» of youth football, in the playoff final.
Single match with no appeal
All in 90’ or 120’ plus change: promotion to the top youth league is played in a single match at the home of the best-placed team after the regular season, Modena. In case of a draw after regular time, it will go to extra time and eventually penalties.
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On the rise
The blue-and-whites reached the final act after beating Pescara on penalties and scoring five goals against Lecco. Modena eliminated Avellino on penalties and won 2-1 on Perugia’s field. AlbinoLeffe’s Primavera team is theoretically the underdog, but after an «underdog» journey, they now dream of the last and definitive feat.
«Historic match»
«For us, it’s something truly special – emphasizes the coach Massimiliano Maffioletti, former blue-and-white striker –. . Regardless of the outcome, it will be a historic match for our youth sector; we never expected to get this far. Modena? At first, I considered them favorites, I hope I’m wrong with that prediction».
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