Well, well, well! If it isn’t the thrilling world of Italian Third Division football! Or, as I like to call it, “The League of the Bold & the Brave!” If you’re looking for drama, excitement, and the occasional head-scratching scorer name, you’ve come to the right place.
First up, Group A – Rossano!
Oh, what a day it was! Paludese managed to lose to Nuova Real Sorrento with a very respectable scoreline of 1-2. You know what they say about team names, right? The longer the name, the more likely they’ll win. Just look at "Nuova Real Sorrento!" Now that’s a name that sounds like it belongs in a fine restaurant rather than a football pitch! Who said football wasn’t glamorous?
Then we have Scala Coeli, who absolutely obliterated For Emiliano Villapiana with a stunning 6-0 victory! Six goals! Or as I like to call it… “A Scoring Flurry!” And that poor side? I’d recommend a strong cup of ‘hard luck’ for their post-game treat.
Onward to Group B – Cosenza!
Sporting La Mucone narrowly squeaked past Parenti Calcio with a delightful 3-2 scoreline. Can we take a moment and appreciate E. Greco and P. Fusaro? I mean, those names sound more like a café duo than a goal-scoring machine in an intense football match!
Meanwhile, Toranosartano was busy putting the hurt on Falchi Rossi Falconara. Sounds like a superhero rivalry, doesn’t it? “Falconara, beware! Toranosartano is in town!”
Group C – The Roller Coaster of Crotone!
MDA Belvedere and Rocca Ferdinandea gave us a thriller, finishing 4-3. Seven goals! It’s like someone decided that scoring wasn’t just an option but a buffet! But let’s not overlook Real Sangiovannese, who succumbed to a staggering 1-6 loss against Verzino Calcio. That’s like bringing a butter knife to a gunfight!
Group D – Catanzaro!
Now, Pianopoli created a little history with a staggering 6-1 win against Cortale. It was almost as embarrassing as when I tried to beat Rowan at badminton… twice! And here’s a spicy tidbit for you: just like in any good comedy set, some teams bring the punchlines, and others… well, they just get punched!
Group E – Not All Heroes Wear Capes!
Real Soveria Simeri smashed their way through with a 4-0 victory over Corace District! If only they had a catchy slogan like, “We’re not just a football team, we’re a force of nature!” Meanwhile, Kennedy JF Aquile showcased a nail-biter, edging Grifone Catanzaro 3-2. It must have been a right showdown! Grab your popcorn!
Group F – Vibo Valentia!
City of Tropea scored a solid 4-1 against Polisportiva Cessaniti. What’s with these high-scoring games today? They are making a mockery of my personal football career—where scoring one goal feels like winning the lottery! And let’s not forget the draw between Zungrese and Nuova Paravati at 1-1. A match so tense, it could star in its own psychological thriller!
Finally, Group G – Gioia Tauro!
Mammola squeaked by Real Taurianova 2-1, with San Calogero Calimera taking the spotlight with a dazzling 5-0. Talk about a no-show for the opposition, huh? Not to mention Academy Galatro, who placed a cheeky 3-0 on Convert… Sounds like they converted quite a few chances there!
In Summary
So there you have it, folks! A fantastic weekend filled with more goals than your average scoring app can handle. Will we see the dominance continue? Will there be more scandalous scorelines? Only time will tell!
In the words of the great Ricky Gervais, "I’m not saying you should take football seriously; just take it like a very serious joke!” So keep your footy boots tied, and let’s see what the next tournament brings!
Of BRUNO SODARO
THIRD CATEGORY Calabria – Results with scorers and rankings of the 1st day.
Rossano – Group A Paludese-Nuova Real Sorrento 1-2 Scorers: G. Catalano (Paludese)=Micciullo-Benenati (Nuova Real Sorrento); Polis Rocca Imperiale-Terranova Da Sibari 0-3 Scorers: F. Zicaro-L. Esposito-G. Olive; Scala Coeli-For Emiliano Villapiana 6-0 Scorers: Lavorato-3 P. Fazio-T. Pugliesi-Faraco; Sofiota-Nuova Caloveto 4-0 Markers: Ranking: 3 points Scala Coeli, Sofiota, Terranova Da Sibari, Nuova Real Sorrento; 1 point Calopezzati L. Policastro, Polisportiva Arberia; 0 points Paludese, Polis Rocca Imperiale, Nuova Caloveto, Pro Emiliano Villapiana.
Group B – Cosenza Sporting La Mucone-Parenti Calcio 3-2 Scorers: E. Molinaro-P. Fusaro-S. Murano (Sporting La Mucone)=2 E. Greco (Parenti Calcio); Cerisano-Montalto Uffugo 1-3 Scorers: F. Muoio (Cerisano)=L. Celebre-A. Donato-D. Mute (Montalto Uffugo); Falchi Rossi Falconara-Toranosartano 2-4 Scorers: S. Carnevale-Own goal (Falchi Rossi)=2 P. Trotta-2 U. Luzzi (Toranosartano); Makes New Generation-Sant’Angelo D’Acri 2-1 Scorers: M. Catania-O. Abbruzzino (Makes New Generation); Real Malvito-Colosimi Calcio 2-0 Scorers: C. Campolongo-S. Barbers; Ranking: 3 points Toranosartano, Montalto Uffugo, Real Malvito, Sporting La Mucone, Rende New Generation Pitbulls; 0 points Sant’Agata Calcio, Parenti Calcio, Sant’Angelo D’Acri, Falconara Rossi Falconara, Cerisano, Colosimi Calcio.
Group C – Crotone MDA Belvedere-Rocca Ferdinandea 4-3 Scorers: 2 A. Vona-2 P. Mangone (Belvedere)=V. Pugliano-E. Pugliano-G. Barberio (Rocca Ferdinandea); Pallagorio-Real Casino 2-1 Scorers: G. Parrotta-G. Rocca (Pallagorio)=P. Greco (Real Casino); Papanice Calcio-Union Kroton 1-3 Scorers: C. Drago (Papanice)=D. Filippello-M. Morabito-A. Mboudou Ndoumou (Union Kroton); Real Sangiovannese-Verzino Calcio 1-6 Scorers: A. Barbaro (Sangiovannese)=D. Scigliano-L. Levato-F. Caputo-2 F. Malena-G. Scaramuzza (Verzino); Petilina-San Leonardo Union 1-3 Scorers: V. Lanatà-L. Mannolo-G. Passage (San Leonardo Union); Ranking: 3 points Verzino Calcio, San Leonardo, Union Kroton, MDA Belvedere Spinello, Pallagorio; 0 points Rocca Ferdinandea, Real Casino, Papanice Calcio, Unione Petilina, Real Sangiovannese.
Group D – Catanzaro Pianopoli-Cortale 6-1 Scorers: 4 E. Mazziotti-V. Garieri-G. Salerno (Pianopoli)=D. Vavalà Pollux (Cortale); City of Gimigliano-Accaria Galli 2-2 Scorers: A. Gigliotti-L. Benito (Gimigliano)=R. Lio-M. Costanzo (Accaria Galli); Excalibur Fronti-Maida 4-2 Scorers: F. Curcio-D. Comfort (Excalibur); San Pietro Apostolo-Atletico Feroleto 1-0 Scorer: A. Fazio; Serrastretta-Invictus Academy 2-1 Scorers: P. Lucia-A. Iaccarini (Serrastretta)=A. Villella (Invictus Academy); Ranking: 3 points Pianopoli, Excalibur, Serrastretta, San Pietro Apostolo; 1 point Accaria Galli, City of Gimigliano; 0 points Invictus Academy, Atletico Feroleto, Maida, Cortale.
Group E – Catanzaro Kennedy JF Aquile-Grifone Catanzaro 3-2 Scorers: 2 G. Voci-C. Verrino (Kennedy)=G. Marrazzo-S. Ciambrone (Grifone Catanzaro); Vigor Catanzaro-Skilletion 2-1 Markers: G. Riel-E. Papaleo (Vigor)=R. Torch (Skilletion); Real Soveria Simeri-Corace District 4-0 Scorers: M. Bevacqua-D. Durante-O. Frontera-G. Round; Winner Boys Presila-Stalettì 2-3 Scorers: G. Vatrella-M. August-R. Aversa (Stalettì); Ranking: 3 points Real Soveria Simeri, Kennedy JF Aquile, Stalettì, Vigor Catanzaro; 0 points Polisportiva Simeri Crichi, Grifone Catanzaro, Winner Boys Presila, Skilletion, Corace District.
Group F – Vibo Valentia City of Tropea-Polisportiva Cessaniti 4-1 Scorers: M. Godano-V. Lagana-G. Calabria-Pabi (City of Tropea)=A. Cusa (Cessaniti); City of Serra San Bruno-Serrese 1-0 Marker: G. Andreacchi; Maierato-Mileto 0-3 Scorers: 2 A. Mazzeo-L. Marasco; Nuova Pannaconi-Real Sorianello 4-1; Pernocari-Vibonese District 1-2 Scorers: S. Dimundo(Pernocari)=2 G. Simonetti (Vibonese); Ranking: 3 points City of Tropea, Nuova Pannaconi, Mileto, Vibonese district, City of Serra San Bruno; 1 point New Paravati, Zungrese; 0 points Pernocari, Serrese, Polisportiva Cessaniti, Real Sorianello, Maierato.
Group G – Gioia Tauro Mammola-Real Taurianova 2-1 Scorers: A. Sansalone-A. Panetta (Mammola)=F. Amuso (Real Taurianova); San Calogero Calimera-Real Anoia 5-0 Scorers: 2 A. Monteleone-A. Bresci-D. Stilo-R. Maccarone; San Nicola Melicucco-Mamerto 3-2 Markers: 2 N. Samuele-M. Francesco (San Nicola Melicucco)=AP Russo-S. Corsair (Mamerto); Academy Galatro-Convert 3-0 Markers: 2 Chirubino-F. Campisi; Ranking: 3 points San Calogero Calimera, Academy Galatro Calcio, Melicucchese, San Nicola Melicucco, Mammola; 0 points Mamerto, Real Taurianova, Tre Borghi, Drosi, Real Anoia.
G: 3 points **Real Soveria Simeri, Kennedy JF Aquile, Vigor Catanzaro, Stalettì**; **0 points** Winner Boys Presila, Grifone Catanzaro, Skilletion, Corace District.
It’s been an absolute goal-fest across the boards, leaving fans and players alike in shock and awe at the sheer intensity of the matches this weekend! From Mammola’s nail-biting 2-1 victory over Real Taurianova to the spectacular display of dominance from San Calogero Calimera with their 5-0 win, this weekend’s results have certainly set the stage for an electrifying season ahead.
Speaking of thrilling matches, Group C’s MDA Belvedere versus Rocca Ferdinandea was an absolute rollercoaster, with a stunning 4-3 scoreline proving that every second counts in football. With A. Vona and P. Mangone showing off their goal-scoring skills, the dramatic flair of this match could give any psychological thriller a run for its money!
Looking ahead, it will be exciting to see if teams can maintain these levels of performance. Will we continue to witness such prolific scoring? Or will the defenses finally tighten up? One thing is for sure—this season of the Third Category Calabria is building up to be anything but dull!
So lace up those boots, keep your eyes on the pitch, and prepare for more thrilling football action in the upcoming weeks! As always, the beautiful game keeps us on our toes, proving time and again that it’s more about the journey than the destination—especially if your personal record involves the infamous “single goal success”!
**By BRUNO SODARO**
**THIRD CATEGORY Calabria – Results and Rankings from the Opening Day.**
