A point at the Motovelodromo: CS Firenze 1-1 DINAMO

Lorenzo Banchini scored on 6 minutes, CS Firenze levelled ten minutes from time. A point against one of the strongest sides in the group.

Matchday 4 of Terza Categoria, Group C, ended 1-1 at the Motovelodromo delle Cascine between Club Sportivo Firenze and DINAMO.

A cagey first half, both sides compact and few clear chances: CS Firenze looked for depth with long balls, DINAMO tried to build from the back. On 6 minutes the opener: Lorenzo Banchini found space in the box and beat the keeper for 0-1. The half drifted on without further alarms.

After the break the hosts raised the tempo in search of an equaliser, but DINAMO held firm and created the better chances to double the lead. Ten minutes from time, though, CS Firenze made it 1-1. The team did not fold: in the 90th minute Niccolò Vannini hit the post, and in stoppage time a string of goal-line clearances and ricochets denied coach Pestelli's side.

Line-up and scorers

Result: Club Sportivo Firenze 1-1 DINAMO Florentia
Scorers: 6' L. Banchini (D); c. 80' M. Bruno (CSF)
DINAMO (4-2-3-1): Ciappelli; Vannini, Bargagni (capt.), Zannino, Banzi; Bartalucci, Mori; L. Banchini (Toccaceli), Becattini (El Badaoui), Nencioni (Centrone); Gallese (P. Banchini)
Subs: P. Banchini, Cambi, Centrone, Clementini, Dobre, El Badaoui, Mazzoli, Ruocco, Toccaceli
Coach: Stefano Pestelli
Booked: L. Banchini, Bartalucci, Nencioni, Toccaceli, Zannino (D); Traversi, Milani (CSF)

A draw that tastes a little bitter, but a point against one of the strongest sides in the group. Next up: Friday 16 October, 9:15 pm at the Bartolozzi against Biscioni.