Napoli supporters yet to grant forgiveness to Rastelli amidst Cagliari-Napoli saga
In the year 2002, the Napoli football team found themselves in Serie B, striving to return to the top flight after only one year in the lower division. The team, led by Luigi De Canio, included notable players such as Massimo Rastelli, Corrado Ferlaino, and Giorgio Corbelli.
On April 28th, 2002, the azzurri faced Reggina at the San Paolo stadium. The Calabrians, with their own strong squad including Gianluca Savoldi and José Vidigal, presented a formidable challenge.
The match was a thrilling encounter, with Reggina taking the lead through a goal from Gianluca Savoldi. The approximately 70,000 fans at the San Paolo could have given the Neapolitans an edge, but a late equaliser eluded them.
Minutes after Reggina's 0-1, Massimo Rastelli had a chance to level the score, but his shot missed the target. This missed opportunity has not been forgotten by the azzurri fans, and the match remains a significant event in the history of the club.
The 1-1 draw contributed to the azzurri's failed promotion to Serie A, a significant factor in the downfall of Napoli towards the 2014 bankruptcy. Despite the disappointment, the team continued to fight, and their efforts in the 2002 Serie B season should not be forgotten.
The azzurri's home draw against Reggina on April 28th, 2002, was a significant event in their attempt to return to the top flight. Although the outcome was not what the fans had hoped for, it served as a lesson in the unpredictability of football and the importance of every match in the pursuit of success.
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