Venezia is back in Serie A. The lagoon team joins Parma and Como to create a trio of freshly promoted teams that will replace Frosinone, Sassuolo, and Salernitana in the top division. The Venetians defeated Cremonese 1-0 in the second leg of the Serie B championship playoff final, following a 1-1 tie in the first. Gytkjaer's goal in the 24th minute proved decisive. The Danish striker's goal propelled the club back to Serie A after two years in "purgatory". Finnish goalkeeper Joronen was also decisive, making several crucial saves.
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