able to achieve the goal. On May 25, 1975, Campobasso beat Cerignola 5-0 in front of more than 10,000 fans, officially earning promotion to Serie C. During that season, the club also advanced deep into the Coppa Italia Semiprofessionisti, ultimately losing to Sorrento on penalties. Competing in Serie C for the first time in its history, Campobasso set out with ambitions to comfortably avoid relegation in the 1975-76 season. The club overachieved compared to expectations, finishing impressively in sixth place. Campobasso’s second season in Serie C was far more complicated, with various ownership conflicts and coaching changes impacting the club’s performance. Despite the challenges, Campobasso was able to avoid relegation as a result of the goal differential tiebreaker on the final matchday of the season. The following seasons were characterized by strong performances, which saw Campobasso reach fourth place in the 1978-79 and 1979-80 seasons. The Golden Era of the 1980’s and Serie B Following the momentum from previous seasons in Serie C, Campobasso’s ambitions grew and the fanbase and ownership were determined to reach Serie B for the first time in the club’s history. The 1980-81 season saw Campobasso fight for promotion to Serie B from start to finish. The club entered the final matchday with a chance to win the league and earn promotion for the first time in its history. However, a tie in the final game against Rende coupled with wins from top table competitors Cavese and Sambenedettese broke the hearts of Lupi fans and eliminated their promotion hopes. In 1981-82, construction tycoon Antonio Molinari purchased the club and began to lead the team to heights it had never seen before. Despite winning only one of its first five games, Campobasso was able to turn their fortunes around with new coach Antonio Pasinato. The club quickly came together and became tactically sound with players such as Guido Biondi, Walter Ciappi and Ubaldo Biagetti. On the final matchday, May 30, 1982, Campobasso earned a historic promotion to Serie B after beating Reggina at home 1-0. This marked the beginning of the golden era for football in Campobasso. Under the leadership of captain and hometown hero Michele Scorrano, Campobasso embarked on an ambitious five year run that saw them compete against the best team’s in Italy. Campobasso’s debut in Serie B saw the club finish 13th in the table, comfortably avoiding relegation. That season, Campobasso beat legendary club