RECANATESE 1 v PONTEDERA 0 SERIE C 19/2/2023
Getting there, getting in and what its like.
US Recanatese are based in the region of Marche and town of Recanati on the Adriatic coastal side of Italy. Founded in 1923 they have largely played in the amateur regional leagues with exception of a season in Serie C in 1947-48 and then returning to that level again after gaining promotion from Serie D in 2022. Recanati is a hilltop town of 20,000 so certainly punching to get back to that level in recent years.
Getting there - Its not very easy so you have to be visiting as I was rather than making a dedicated trip and a car is handy as the nearest station is 4 miles away in Loreto. They play at the multi purpose Nicola Tubaldi stadium which sits a 5-10 minute walk from the main square where there are a few bars and restaurants. It has an artificial surface and the entire stadium capacity sits along one side of the pitch, most of which is covered and seated. The facilities and views are good despite the running track.
Getting in - tickets online from VIVATICKET. They go on sale a couple days before the game. Prices from 10 to 15 euro although under 12's are free or 1.55 admin charge.
What its like - This was my second time watching Recanatese and Pontedera in this particular season having watched them in earlier games against different opposition. A crowd of about 500 had turned out to watch with 6 Pontedera away fans housed in a separate section.
1 goal had been scored in the two separate games i had seen previously involving them so it was no surprise that this ended 1-0 to Recanatese. The goal came mid way though the second half from their star man Sbafo, although there were a couple of bars and posts hit as well from the home team. Mid February in the UK can be a really dark and damp place but this was a really enjoyable experience supping a couple of beers in the surprisingly warm early evening sun.
