Match Report
The table gap was wide: 55 points between Venezia (1st, 73 pts) and Itala San Marco (18th, 18 pts). In league terms the two rates read 2.18/1.09 for Venezia and 0.97/2.12 for Itala San Marco (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.29.
Defeat had not touched Venezia in 6 games, having scored in 15 consecutive games. Four consecutive defeats weighed on Itala San Marco. Venezia had banked 9 of the last 15 points on offer; Itala San Marco, 3.
Stadio Pierluigi Penzo staged the fixture, a ground that holds 11,150. It was 0-0 at the break, and the second half added 7 goals for the 5-2 full-time score.


