Messina 1–0 Mazzarrone: Sarao seals the return to the Celeste
Sarao scores the winner as Messina return to Giovanni Celeste stadium. A sixth win offsets the 20-point deduction.
Messina beat Mazzarrone 1–0 on 1 November 2026 at Giovanni Celeste stadium, in round eight of Eccellenza. Torrisi’s unbeaten side handed Ezio Raciti’s visitors their first league defeat.
Blondett went off injured after five minutes, replaced by Doni. Randis and Messina substitute Burzio were sent off in the 41st minute. The first half ended 0–0.
After the break Kragl hit the crossbar and D’Agata denied Sarao. In the 64th minute Sarao headed Bonanno’s effort into the net. Spadaro was sent off in the 88th minute, leaving Mazzarrone with nine players.
Messina have six wins, two draws, 17 goals scored and five conceded. Their 20 points earned on the pitch are offset by a 20-point deduction, leaving them on 0 official points. Niscemi lead with 19.