Benevento celebrates promotion to Serie A: “Something epic” The open-top bus tours the city overwhelmed by Roma fans. Big party in Benevento for the return to Serie A after two seasons. Many fans who poured into the streets armed with flags on board cars, scooters or simply on foot to unleash the joy after the final whistle that decreed Benevento's return to Serie A.
As with Napoli's victory in the Coppa Italia, or Liverpool's in the Premier League, in times of Covid the desire to celebrate takes over social distancing measures. In Piazza Risorgimento there are already many fans who celebrate to the rhythm of trumpets waving the yellow and red flags creating a wonderful view. It's a thrilling tour, from Via Cocchia to Rione Ferrovia, from Viale Atlantici to Capodimonte, from Pacevecchia to Piazza Risorgimento.
The team was also celebrated outside the stadium after the victory over Juve Stabia that sealed the promotion. “We did something epic, unique. I never imagined I would write the history of Serie B. Congratulations to everyone: from the team, to the president to the sporting director, to those who worked for this feat” were the words of Pippo Inzaghi, architect of the success. Inzaghi reveals a behind-the-scenes story: “Vigorito had called me two years ago but I was waiting for another offer. However, I had promised him that I would come to win the championship: I kept my word. My merit was to have believed in it and to have charged up this wonderful team”
Article published on 30 June 2020 - 11:34
