As usual, in Serie B the Boxing Day will go downi.e. it will be played on Boxing Day, 26 December: among the matches scheduled for the post-Christmas day, the heartfelt derby between Cosenza and Catanzarowhich will be played at the ‘San Vito-Gigi Marulla’ stadium with kick-off at 3:00 pm. In this regard, well in advance of the day, the two companies have issued a joint statement, signed by the two presidents, Eugenio Guarascio for the wolves and Floriano Noto for the eagles: the invitation is to make the day a moment of celebration that also enhances the image of Calabria.
Below is the full press release:
‘“The derby is sporting rivalry and competitive spirit, but we would like it to also be a moment of celebration and enhancement of the image of Calabria. At the San Vito Gigi Marulla stadium on December 26th, as well as on the occasion of the return match at the “Ceravolo”, we hope that the influx of visiting fans will be allowed.
An empty, uncoloured, silent sector would represent a defeat for the entire world of sport. Aware of the importance of respecting the rules and protecting public order, we trust that the competent authorities will find the right solutions to ensure that the match takes place with the presence of the two sets of fans, in complete safety. It would be a positive and useful signal to erase the isolated episode that characterized last season’s derby.”