Venice Returns to Serie A
Venezia secured promotion to the Italian Serie A after an exciting 2-2 draw against Spezia in the final round of the Serie B.
The draw was enough for coach Giovanni Stroppa's team to officially return to Serie A, benefiting from Monza's devastating loss to Mantova with a 3-2 result, with a goal scored in the 95th minute, dramatically shattering their dream of direct promotion.
Frosinone finished the season at the top with 78 points, followed by Venezia with 77 points, while Monza's tally froze at 75 points, dropping them to third place and into the playoff stage. Palermo also secured their spot in the competition after an exciting 3-2 victory over Catanzaro.
In the battle for survival, Sampdoria secured a valuable victory over Sudtirol with a 1-0 win, ensuring their official stay, while Empoli returned to winning ways by defeating Avellino 1-0, but they remain in danger with only 40 points.
The most complicated situation was faced by Reggiana, who lost the Modena derby to Modena with a score of 2-1, leaving their points at 34 and putting them at serious risk of relegation, in the conclusion of one of the most exciting Serie B seasons in recent years.
The draw was enough for coach Giovanni Stroppa's team to officially return to Serie A, benefiting from Monza's devastating loss to Mantova with a 3-2 result, with a goal scored in the 95th minute, dramatically shattering their dream of direct promotion.
Frosinone finished the season at the top with 78 points, followed by Venezia with 77 points, while Monza's tally froze at 75 points, dropping them to third place and into the playoff stage. Palermo also secured their spot in the competition after an exciting 3-2 victory over Catanzaro.
In the battle for survival, Sampdoria secured a valuable victory over Sudtirol with a 1-0 win, ensuring their official stay, while Empoli returned to winning ways by defeating Avellino 1-0, but they remain in danger with only 40 points.
The most complicated situation was faced by Reggiana, who lost the Modena derby to Modena with a score of 2-1, leaving their points at 34 and putting them at serious risk of relegation, in the conclusion of one of the most exciting Serie B seasons in recent years.