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Despite meeting all the requirements for promotion to the higher category, Alessandria Women's Football Club has been denied participation in the Serie C playoffs. The LND's decision not to approve their promotion has left the club in a state of displeasure, with President Emanuele Ghisolfi expressing his disappointment.
The denial, however, has not deterred the club from continuing their ambitious project. In fact, Ghisolfi states that the denial has strengthened their determination to realize their project.
The reasons given for the exclusion are difficult to swallow for a team that met all the requirements for promotion. It seems that in Turin, they noticed that Alessandria's jump could mean not having the minimum number of teams for a regional Excellence championship.
Alessandria Women's FC will now compete in the regional Excellence championship next year, which is generally seen as a step below Serie C. This transition to the regional league means they will compete at a lower tier in the Italian women's football league system, which could affect their competitive level and visibility.
The lack of specific reasons in the search results for their exclusion suggests it could be linked to administrative, financial, or sporting sanctions, which are common causes for such relegations in Italian football. Their future participation in the regional Excellence championship positions the club to potentially regain form and strive for promotion in subsequent seasons.
The transfer campaign for Alessandria Women's Football Club, originally planned for Serie C, will need to be revised due to the denial. Many players may opt to drop down a category as a result of the denial.
On a positive note, the new home stadium for Alessandria Women's Football Club, the Cattaneo, will provide a better playing field. To be considered for promotion, certain societal conditions had to be met, including a youth academy, financial stability, a strong track record, and a suitable stadium. Alessandria Women's FC meets all these conditions, and the Cattaneo is a testament to their commitment to providing a high-quality playing environment.
What ACF lacked, which led to their exclusion from the playoffs, was the regional LND's approval for the category jump. The LND's denial has delayed an ambitious project for Alessandria Women's Football Club by one year. However, the club remains optimistic and determined to realize their project in the future.
The denial of Alessandria Women's Football Club's promotion to Serie C playoffs, despite meeting all requirements, has led to a revised transfer campaign for lower tier sports, as many players may opt to compete at a lower level. Despite being relegated to the regional Excellence championship, the club remains optimistic and determined, as their new home stadium, the Cattaneo, provides a better playing field, and their commitment to societal conditions for promotion remains strong.
