A pineto team on the up is ready to take on Santa Croce, which comes off its triumph in the Italian Cup A2 and a clear victory against Isernia last Sunday. In the last round, Pineto went very close to the win against Sora. Marquez will be the only player missing as he was operated and will be on the sideline long term.

“We have to improve some more and get our first win under our belt in the Conte era – said captain Sborgia – In order to do so, we’ll need a great game against one of the strongest teams of the league, only slowed down by a little bit of ill luck thus far. The important thing will be to believe in ourselves and not put our heads down in the difficult moments”.