Catania Under-19 reacted quickly after going two goals down in the first twenty minutes of the match against Potenza, making it 2-2 and showing character and quality. For Marco Biagianti’s team, Antonino Parco scored with a masterful free kick, while Alessandro Coriolano converted a penalty in the second half; Coriolano had also hit the post from a free kick in the first half. On Saturday, May 2, at Nesima, the return leg against the Lucanian side will take place, with a chance to face Latina in the two-legged final at stake.
“Primavera 3 - Dante Berretti” Championship 2025/2026 – First leg of the second round of the Group B playoff stage
Saturday, April 25, 2026
“Alfredo Viviani” Stadium, Potenza
Potenza-Catania 2-2
Goals: 9’ first half Candelma (P), 18’ first half Vitale (P), 23’ first half Parco; 4’ second half Coriolano pen.
Potenza: 1 Guiotto; 2 Landi (30’ second half 14 Sofia), 3 D’Onofrio, 4 Gorga, 5 Martoccia (C) (7’ second half 13 Cammarota), 6 Cappiello, 7 Candelma, 8 Santucci, 9 Ragone, 10 Vitale (24’ second half 21 P. Pace), 11 Cantisani (7’ second half 18 Gabriele).
Substitutes: 12 Rocco; 15 Volpe, 16 Lepenne, 17 Bilancieri, 19 G. Pace, 20 Morabito, 22 Catalano, 23 Esposito, 24 Pascale. Coach: Schiattarella.
Catania: 1 Coco; 2 Sechi, 3 Marchese, 4 Di Giacomo, 5 Doni, 6 Allegra, 7 Catania (VC) (24’ second half 21 Giardina), 8 Parco (50’ second half 19 Geraci), 9 Viola (24’ second half 17 Donato), 10 Coriolano (C), 11 Moie (40’ second half 18 Alessi).
Substitutes: 12 Maugeri; 13 Ortoli, 14 Parisi, 15 Caporarello, 16 Nania, 20 Gueye, 23 Macrì. Coach: Biagianti.
Added time: first half 2’; second half 5’.
Booked: Schiattarella (P), Biagianti, Coriolano, Allegra, Marchese (C).
Referee: Martina Molinaro (Lamezia Terme).
Assistant referees: Luca Vatiero (Agropoli) and Igino Carrozza (Battipaglia).
