Audace Cerignola
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Wikipedia - SS Audace Cerignola
S.S. Audace Cerignola, commonly known as Audace Cerignola or simply Cerignola, is an Italian association football club from Cerignola, Apulia. They play in the Serie C Group C.
History
The club was originally founded in 1912 as Gruppo Sportivo Cerignola. They played Serie C from 1935 to 1937, after which they exclusively took part at amateur leagues.
The club voluntarily stepped out in 2013 due to financial issues, and restarted from Prima Categoria only a year later. In 2017 they returned to play Serie D, a league they had not played since the year 2000.
In 2019, Audace Cerignola ended the season in an impressive second place, behind AZ Picerno; in the following playoffs, they made it to the final, where they defeated Taranto, thus ensuring a priority slot in the Serie C repechages.
However, due to a number stadium-related issues, the Italian Football Federation denied Serie C entry to the club. After winning a first appeal to the Italian National Olympic Committee Court, and FIGC declining Audace Cerignola's admission due to other stadium-related technicalities, on 5 August 2019 the CONI Court once again overturned the latter's decision, confirming Audace Cerignola's right to take part in the 2019–20 Serie C.
Audace Cerignola were finally promoted to Serie C in the 2021–22 Serie D season, as Group H champions, under the guidance of head coach Michele Pazienza.
Audace Cerignola has a passionate fan base and a strong presence in the local community. The team has a reputation for playing attractive, attacking football and has produced many talented players over the years.
Audace Cerignola competes in the lower divisions of Italian football, but they have a strong ambition to climb the ranks and compete at a higher level. The team has a dedicated coaching staff and a talented squad of players who are committed to achieving success on the pitch.
Overall, Audace Cerignola is a respected and well-loved soccer team in Italy, known for their exciting style of play and their commitment to success.