Italian club enraged: league demanded to play with only nine footballers © JumpStory

The Italian team found themselves in a bizarre situation. The "Casertana", competing in the "Serie C" championship, was forced to play against their opponents with only nine players on the field. The team was hit by coronavirus - as many as 15 players tested positive. However, the championship organizers remained adamant - either the match is played, or the club will face sanctions. The match between "Casertana" and "Viterbese" ended in a 3-0 victory for the latter. "Still, the current competitive situation should leave room for pragmatism. "Casertana" also notes that the request of their opponents to postpone the match was logical and should have been fulfilled by the "Lega Pro"," - protested the losing team.