Atletico Uri-Ilva: the day after the playoff between tears, blows and recriminations

The day after by Atletico Uri and Ilvamaddalena, a one-off match in the Serie D playoffs, leaves room for many reflections and recriminations.

The match ended 2-2, after 120 beautiful and sometimes harsh minutes of play. Atletico Uri, who was playing at home, survived thanks to a better finish in the regular season. For the Giallorossi it is yet another sporting miracle. Ilva recedes in Excellence. But he complains. In a dubious episode. On 12' of the first extra time on a corner Spizza Di Pietro, Cavaiola deflects from three meters. Ravot is stationed on the line and pushes back. For Ilva players with the hand. And also for several fans behind the goal.

It would have been 3-2 for the islanders, a saving goal. Even if the opponents would have had almost 20 minutes to equalize. However, the action is destined to remain an unsolved mystery, because not even the images clarify it definitively. However, it remains a magnificent game, tarnished in the final by a fight that could have (and should) have been avoided. Right under the eyes of the referee and which will probably have serious disciplinary consequences for some players of both teams. After a minute of absurd confusion everything is back to normal. No skirmish on the other hand in the grandstand. Thanks to two exemplary fans. Even in close contact with each other. Another thing to avoid, to protect yourself from potential consequences.

At the end remains the exultation of Atletico Uri (town of 2800 inhabitants), which continues in Serie D and represents one of the most beautiful realities of Sardinian sport. The pain, on the other hand, belongs to Ilva, one of the noblest and oldest football formations on the island. At the end of the match, many of his fans cry. And the tears merge with those of the players. This is also football. Summed up by Aldo Gardini, coach of the Lions. "One of the two had to go back. It happened to us. But I'm proud of my boys."