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Verona saved, Spezia relegated to Serie B
Spezia-Verona 1-3
Hellas Verona stays in A, Spezia sadly relegates to B. This is the epilogue of the one-game playoff to remain in the top division played at the Mapei Stadium in Reggio Emilia. Three to one the final score with goals accrued in the first half: lead signed by Faraoni, draw by Ampadu, then a double by Ngonge. In the second half an extraordinary Montipò parried a penalty to Nzola. In rapture the 5,000 Verona fans, dumbfounded the 4,000 Spezia fans. To which Verona recovered 8 points, from last January to the resumption of the championship after the World Cup break, reaching the play-off.
First half. Spectacular start. 5′ minute: Hellas, wrapping action, ball to the incoming Faraoni who kicks just inside the area, ball in the net, to nothing Ampadu’s desperate attempt: Verona-Spezia 1-0. Immediate reaction from Semplici’s boys: Reca from outside, ball wide by a whisker. On 14′ Ampadu from the edge, broadside that slams under the crossbar and ends up in the net: Spezia-Verona 1-1. Balanced match, broken again by the Gialloblù in the 25th minute: insistent action on the edge, then inside the area here is the splendid exchange Ngonge-Djuric-Ngonge, winning conclusion by the Belgian: Hellas Verona-Spezia 2-1. The Ligurians take a few minutes to react. The best chance on the foot of Wisniewski, under the goal, bricked by the Scaligera rearguard. On the first throw-in (38′) Verona drops the tris with Ngonge: Hellas-Spezia 3-1. Nothing more happens, 3 minutes of recovery, everyone in the locker room.
Second half. Start of resumption, same formations on the field. Spezia fans shout for a goal but a miraculous Montipò, on Zurkowski’s underhand turn, says no. Ligurians forward, Gialloblù ready to squeeze into spaces. Ngonge, again him, kicks at a sure shot, this time the Ligurian rearguard closes. Semplici plays the Verde card (8′); Zaffaroni responds with Verdi and Cabal (12′). Spezia fails to be effective, so here is the insertion of Kovalenko (21′). 22′: great action in the central corridor of Shomurodov, lob that passes Montipò coming out, the ball is ending up in the net, Faraoni intervenes and deflects it with one hand: red card for Faraoni, on the penalty spot goes Nzola who gets the penalty saved by the usual, miraculous Montipò. Spezia does not give up, strong with the extra man. 29′: Zaffaroni inserts Gaich and Terraciano. Shomurodov continues to engage Montipò, who is insuperable. Spezia closes, at times, Verona in its 16 meters. Last two changes in the Ligurians: inside Cipot and Agudelo (37′); on the other side enters Coppola (40′). Six minutes of recovery, Ampadu hits a resounding crossbar. Triple whistle: Hellas Verona in A, Spezia relegated to B.
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Carlos Sainz returns on farewell to Ferrari and is candid about Lewis Hamilton
Carlos Sainz returns on farewell to Ferrari and è candid about Lewis Hamilton
During an interview given to the microphones of the Spanish newspaper “As”, Carlos Sainz è returned to talk about his farewell to Ferrari to make way for seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton starting in 2025.
“I have no negative words toward Ferrari, and I don't think they have any negative feelings toward me either. It’s a relationship that hasn’t been broken because we’re not happy with each other, but because of a circumstantial issue. I remain convinced that if Hamilton had not wanted to end his career at Ferrari, I would have renewed. To a seven-time world champion, però è impossible to say no and I understand the team's choice to confirm Charles and not me” began the Spanish driver.
“When I arrived at Ferrari, the team was going through a very difficult time. In 2020 they were far behind the best. I am very proud of the progress this team has made thanks in part to my work. These have been seasons that have allowed me to win my first F1 races, get my first pole positions and win several podiums. I am happy to have come to a historic team and to have had the pleasure of driving Ferrari over these years” continued the’former McLaren.
“Charles è one of the fastest drivers I have ever faced, especially on a dry lap. Between us the difference è always been minimal. The only problems came from always going to the track together, one after the other, but that è was the advantage of Ferrari with a very balanced pair of drivers” added the Spanish number 55.
“My next adventure will be at Williams, where I will try to do something similar to what I did in Ferrari and McLaren. I want to help the team improve moving forward. I have the experience and the good energy to help them progress. I have been good in the past and my next goal è to bring the stable to the top 10. If we do well in the next two years, I would like to be able to bet on Williams again in the future” concluded Carlos Sainz.
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Jannik Sinner’s new appointment exalts Giovanni Malagò
Jannik Sinner’s new post exalts John Malagò
CONI President Giovanni Malagò spoke at the Allianz Tower in Milan on the sidelines of an event with Olympic and Paralympic athletes who participated in the Paris Games. During his speech, the Rome native wanted to dwell on the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics and the role that Jannik Sinner will play, who will be one of the volunteers contributing to the event’s organization.
“The origins of Jannik Sinner, who è is from South Tyrol, suggest that he could have become the world number one in skiing. This we can never know, but we certainly know that he è become the number one in tennis” began the CONI president.
“Volunteers are crucial to the Olympics. Without them such an event would not be economically sustainable. Sinner will be the No. 1 volunteer in Milan-Cortina. It’s really a lot of stuff” added Giovanni Malagò.
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Joao Fonseca puts Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz in his sights
Joao Fonseca does not hide ambition
During an interview given to the microphones of “CLAY”, the promising Joao Fonseca, among other topics, revealed what are his main goals in the short and long term.
“I see the rivalryà that Alcaraz and Sinner have and è to that level I want to get. Sometimes I think I should aim for top-100 or top-50, but no, I want to set my targets on them. I want to be like Carlos and Jannik, win Slams and other big tournaments” began the Brazilian tennis player.
“We are living the present with calm and serenity; reflecting carefully on every aspect of my game. This è a long-term career and we are waiting for the right moment to take the best path for me” added the 18-year-old from Rio de Janeiro.
“I know I will have to deal with the pressure that comes from the high expectations on me. They see me in tournaments, talking about me, but the pressure that I most prefer è the one that my opponents may feel when they face me” he chipped in Joao Fonseca.
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