Behind, Fermana looms -1. Ahead, the fifth-last place, which must be no more than 8 points away in order to survive at least in the play-outs, is moving away, at +11. This is Olbia's situation after the 12th matchday of Serie C.

A round that gave the whites their nineteenth defeat in the championship, which occurred yesterday on the Lucchese pitch. A goal (by Disanto) was enough for the Tuscans just before half-time to win the match at “Porta Elisa”, a taboo stadium for the Gallura team, who have never won there. A goal that Marco Gaburro's team was unable to respond to, confirming the difficulties in terms of scoring that are characterizing their worst season since their return to the professional ranks in 2016.

So that it doesn't end with the disaster of direct relegation, which would displace everyone - the fans first and foremost but also the new ownership of SwissPro, who wouldn't know what to do with a team in Serie D since it would at least make the brand they aim to create less attractive. promote abroad too – a strong reaction would be needed. Which only a strong, not to say drastic, move could bring about. It is unlikely that Gaburro, who arrived on January 22, will be relieved of his duties, as is the reinstatement of Leandro Greco, who was sacked after the return derby with Torres to make way for the former Rimini player.

But in the meantime, Sunday's match against Recanatese, on the pitch tonight in the direct clash with Sestri Levante, which could further worsen Olbia's situation, can no longer be considered a direct clash for the Gallura team. Who in the standings with 22 points are already 8 points away from the Marches, who scored in the first leg (to remember) 4-1.