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The first occurrence in Serie A of the Derby dello Stretto between Messina and Reggina was played on October 31, 2004 at the San Filippo Stadium in Messina

On This Day – October 31, 2004: Messina Win First Derby dello Stretto

October 31, 2022 The Cult of Calcio Italian Football, Messina, On This Day, Reggina, Serie A

The first occurrence in Serie A of the Derby dello Stretto between Messina and Reggina was played on October 31, 2004 at the San Filippo Stadium in Messina. It saw the Peloritani come from behind to beat the visiting Amaranto 2-1 with goals from their strikers Riccardo Zampagna and Arturo "King Arthur" Di Napoli.