Sensational images in Italy! They promoted after 26 years and brought 30,000 people to the streets
Article by Romeo Ene – Published Monday, March 30, 2026, 3:05 p.m. / Updated Monday, March 30, 2026, 3:05 p.m.
Vicenza Calcio promoted to Serie B on Sunday. The team coached by Fabio Gallo (55 years old) drew at home with Brescia, score 1-1, and got the tickets for the Italian second tier. More than 30,000 fans took to the streets to celebrate this success.
In first place and 22 points ahead of Brescia, with 4 stages before the end of the season, Vicenza can no longer be reached, and the fans have started the fiesta in the city.
At the end of the match with Brescia, the awards ceremony took place. Afterwards, the players and staff, on board an open bus, arrived at Palazzo Trissino, where they were greeted by a sea of fans.
PHOTO. Thousands of fans celebrated Vicenza's promotion to Serie B
Speaking on stage, chairman Stefano Rosso said: “It's magical. These are the moments we've been dreaming of for the boys, but especially for you.
Our objective was to succeed in giving you a joy. When I arrived here there was nothing, a society that had written the history of football was reduced to zero. I hope it's the first step in a long journey together. You have been wonderful all year,” he said, according to ilgiornaledivicenza.it.
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For 26 years, Vicenza has been waiting for promotion to Serie B.
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Vicenza is the oldest club in the north-east of Italy, founded in 1902.
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He has an Italian Cup under his belt, won in the 1996-1997 season.
After 34 matches, the club has a superior net goal difference, 60 goals scored and only 22 conceded. Brescia is in 2nd place and Lecco completes the podium in Serie C Group A.
Places 2-10 play several play-offs for promotion to Italy's second tier of football.
Serie C standings
