Venezia are on the verge of securing promotion to Serie A after winning the first leg of the play-off final, 1-0 away to Cittadella.
This promotion play-off final is a Veneto derby between two clubs who are based in the same region, neither of them expected to be challenging for a place in Serie A along with Empoli and Salernitana.
Venezia had the upper hand throughout at the Tombolato, Elhan Kastrati forced into several saves on Pietro Ceccaroni’s diving header and a Francesco Di Mariano strike.
Venezia are on the verge of securing promotion to Serie A after winning the first leg of the play-off final, 1-0 away to Cittadella.
This promotion play-off final is a Veneto derby between two clubs who are based in the same region, neither of them expected to be challenging for a place in Serie A along with Empoli and Salernitana.
Venezia had the upper hand throughout at the Tombolato, Elhan Kastrati forced into several saves on Pietro Ceccaroni’s diving header and a Francesco Di Mariano strike.
Cittadella also forced a save with Enrico Baldini’s long-range effort, but the decisive goal came in the second half when Dennis Johnsen skipped past Daniele Donnarumma to roll across for Di Mariano.
Frank Tsadjout saw his attempt from close range denied by Niki Maenpaa in the only genuine chance for the hosts.
The decisive match at the Stadio Penzo will be on Thursday May 27, with Cittadella needing to win by two clear goals.
Cittadella 0-1 Venezia
Di Mariano 50 (V)