Di inside di Serie B playoff final first leg, Monza don show say dem serious for promotion, as dem defeat Catanzaro 2-0 for di Ceravolo stadium.
Di match na big affair, with full house and plenty noise from di home fans wey dey hope to see dia team return to Serie A after more than 40 years.
Na Monza wey start sharp, with Birindelli hitting di crossbar from long range early.
But Catanzaro no fear, as dem begin to press and create chances. Pittarello and Iemmello dey cause trouble for Monza defence.
Di first half end goalless, but both sides get dia moments. Pigliacelli for Catanzaro make some important saves, especially from Cutrone.
Second half, Monza coach Bianco bring in Hernani, and dat change di game. Hernani score a beautiful goal from distance, giving Monza di lead.
As Catanzaro push for equalizer, Monza catch dem on counter-attack. Caso, wey come from bench, finish well to make am 2-0.
Di result put Monza for strong position ahead of second leg, but Catanzaro still get hope to overturn di deficit.
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