In the penultimate game of the regular season, Avellino suffered a defeat on the field against Taranto and was caught up to the second place by Benevento, even though the wolves are ahead of the Samnites due to the double victory in direct clashes. A goal by Simeri at the 73rd minute was enough for the Apulians. The home team, coached by the former green-and-white Eziolino Capuano, immediately showed determination.
An early call from the wolves, then Taranto took control but without finalizing, also because Avellino repelled the attacks. In the second half, the same tune. The Irpinian team became dangerous at the 55th minute with Gori serving Patierno, but the striker failed to deflect into the net. Then came the goal from the home team. And no more thrills.
TARANTO-AVELLINO: 1-0
TARANTO (3-4-3): Vannucchi; Luciani, Miceli, Enrici; Valietti, Calvano (20'st Orlando), Zonta, Ferrara (34'st Matera); Bifulco (34'st Mastromonaco), De Marchi (10'st Simeri), Kanoute (20'st Ladinetti). Available: Loliva, Costantino, Papaserio, Fiorani, Travaglini, Capone, Fabbro. Coach: Capuano.
AVELLINO (3-5-2): Ghidotti; Cancellotti, Cionek, Frascatore; Llano (16'st Ricciardi), De Cristofaro (41'st Marconi), Armellino, D'Ausilio (32'st Rocca), Liotti (32'st Tito); Gori (16'st Sgarbi), Patierno. Available: Pane, Pizzella, Mulè, Rigione, Pezzella, Palmiero, Dall'Oglio, Russo, Tozaj. Coach: Pazienza.
REFEREE: Cavaliere di Paola.
SCORERS: 73' Simeri
NOTES: booked Orlando, Llano, Miceli; recovery: 1st half 1'; 2nd half 5'