Triumphant Ascent: Pagani’s Swim Academy Clinches Promotion to Serie B

The Pagani Swim Academy water polo team secured a hard-fought 9-7 victory over Promosport Cagliari, achieving their coveted promotion to Serie B. The contest, held at the prestigious Foro Italico, showcased two fiercely competitive teams vying for a single promotion spot. The electrifying atmosphere was further amplified by the over one hundred passionate fans who made the journey from the Agro region to support their team. This intensely felt match, pitting experienced players against each other, remained fiercely contested until the final whistle. The Sardinian opponents proved formidable, exhibiting a blend of speed, determination, and physical strength. The score remained remarkably close, with the Academy briefly trailing 5-6 in the third period. However, a decisive surge in the final two minutes saw the Campania-based team pull ahead, securing their triumph. The final buzzer unleashed a joyous celebration, with ecstatic supporters erupting in cheers, celebratory horns, and the traditional “coach in the water” ritual. Coach Giuseppe Fasano (also known as “Peppone”) achieved his second promotion, elevating the club from Serie D to Serie B in a remarkably short time. While every player deserves recognition for their exceptional performance and extraordinary season, the unwavering support of the “Devils of the Swim” ultras, who traveled to Rome, proved invaluable, propelling the team through challenging moments with their fervent enthusiasm. The heroes of this remarkable achievement are: Gianluca Desiderio, Roberto Santoriello, Marco Rizzo, Domenico D’antuono, Andrea Sicignano, Federico Marrazzo, Luigi Buonocore, Raffaele Loris Russo, Antonio Genovese, Luigi Franco, Arturo Vitiello, Francesco Vanacore, Nicola Ianniello, Manuel Napoletano, Carmine Orlando, Salvatore Padovano, Luca Ventre, Marco Pepe, Luca Pepe, Michele Di Giorgio, and Giuliano Polimeni.