Folgore and Virtus are battling for first place in the Sammarinese Championship. Matchday eight features Saturday, November 7, at 3pm in Montecchio, a direct showdown between the two league leaders, both level on 19 points. The Yellow-Red-Blacks sit top on goal difference and boast the tournament’s best attack, with 18 goals scored. Virtus counters with the league’s tightest defense, having conceded just two goals.
Michael Ricci’s side come into the match off a draw against Tre Penne, which snapped their winning streak. Virtus, meanwhile, have won their last six matches and are aiming to leapfrog their rivals in the standings.
Also on Saturday, in Fiorentino, La Fiorita take on Cosmos. Andy Selva’s Yellow-Blues, still unbeaten and sixth with 13 points, are chasing a win that would let them draw level with their opponents. Cosmos arrive off five straight victories and can rely on top scorers Roberto Guidotti and Leon Cremonini, both on six goals.
In Acquaviva, Juvenes Dogana face Pennarossa, with the home side hunting for points to climb out of the lower reaches of the table. Pennarossa will be without suspended players Abouzziane, Giuliano Guida and Marco Evaristi.
In Domagnano, meanwhile, Faetano and Domagnano are both looking to snap out of a rough patch. Faetano have yet to win a league match this season, while the Wolves have collected just one point from their last four outings.
Sunday, November 8 the schedule continues with Fiorentino-Libertas, a clash between two sides level on eight points, both coming off a defeat.
Tre Fiori, fifth on 16 points, take on Cailungo after three consecutive matches without conceding a goal. The Yellow-Blues will be without head coach Danilo Girolomoni, who is serving a three-match suspension.
San Marino Academy, still without a win, seek their first victory of the season against San Giovanni. The match will be broadcast live on FIFA+ and DAZN.
Finally, in Montecchio, Tre Penne face Murata. The Blue-and-Whites, third on 17 points, are looking to stay within touching distance of the leaders, but will have to do without suspended player Simone Loiodice. Murata, stuck on four points, are seeking redemption after their defeat to Tre Fiori.
All matchday eight fixtures kick off at 3pm.
