Playoff series B, Monza-Brescia 2-1: Brianza in the final against Pisa

Monza will face Pisa in the final of the Serie B playoffs. An unforgettable day for Berlusconi and Galliani who, a few hours after the Scudetto won by Milan, can also celebrate a historic milestone for their current creature. Aware that there is still to be done, but also that now the A is closer and that they can chase away some of the disappointment gained after missing the direct promotion. At the U-Power Stadium, against Brescia, it ends 2-1 as in the first leg, with Mancuso and D’Alessandro overturning Tramoni’s initial advantage. Mancuso’s goal was fundamental, he arrived in January from Empoli that he had dragged to promotion a year ago, capable of scoring a minute after setting foot on the pitch, chasing away the fear for the final match. On Sunday he will return to Tuscany, at the Arena Garibaldi in Pisa, with his new team to try to hit the same goal. First, however, there is the first leg match, scheduled for Thursday at 20.30.

THE RULE OF 7

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Absences on both sides, with Corini recovering Huard and Karacic and making the initial choices right. At the start, in fact, his Brescia runs better, is more aggressive and crushes the hosts, setting in motion the strange device of destiny that leads him to score in the 7th minute of play, exactly like in the first leg. This time it is not Moreo, but Tramoni who picks up a side from Leris on a corner kick and lets go of a shot from the right wing. Di Gregorio had just saved the result twice, but he can’t help it. The slap wakes up Monza, which at first lively responds immediately with a shot from outside by Carlos Augusto. Then Joronen takes an opportunity in front of goal off Mota’s feet (14 ‘) and a minute later Gytkjaer, with a header, comes close to equalizing. Until with the passing of the minutes the Brianza begin to struggle in construction. Huard’s punishment, slightly high, is the siren that sends everyone to the locker room.

THINK ABOUT IT MANCUSO

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The second half opens with a blow from Mazzitelli (recovered for the evening) that is printed on the crossbar. It is he who in the 57th minute makes room for Machin to try to intensify the quality of the dribble in the middle of the field. From there Leris looks for the right corner. Shortly after the hour of play, Corini’s first substitutions also arrive: Jagiello and Palacio in place of van de Looi and Tramoni. The right change, however, is right Stroppa by inserting Mancuso for Dany Mota. At the first ball touched, on an assist from Gytkjaer, the attacker anticipates Joronen with the tip and rejoices (70 ‘). It is the signature of the fisherman bomber, one who knows how to wait for the right moment to score a goal that can redeem a season stingy with goals. For Brescia, which at this point should put together two more goals, the climb begins to look pretty tough. The final assault never materializes and on the last overturn in front of D’Alessandro closes it in the 94th minute.