Catanzaro coach Aquilani celebrates Serie B playoff final qualification

Alberto Aquilani, the head coach of Catanzaro, hailed his team’s 3‑2 victory over Palermo that secured a place in the Serie B playoff final. He described the win as an “extraordinary” effort, praising the players’ resilience despite falling behind early and coping with a chaotic incident when a firecracker exploded near a staff member, who fainted and required medical assistance.

Looking ahead, Aquilani warned that the next opponent, Monza, will be a “different battleship” and urged his side to play with heart and courage, emphasizing that the dream continues but a final push remains needed to reach promotion.

His comments were delivered in post‑match press conferences reported by several local sports outlets, highlighting both the emotional impact of the triumph for the club’s supporters and the practical challenges posed by the unexpected on‑field disturbance.