The 2002-03 campaign was a season of renewed consistency for Vicenza as the Biancorossi secured a solid 8th-place finish in Serie B. Leading the charge was the clinical veteran striker Stefan Schwoch, whose 19 league goals (23 total) proved vital in a campaign built on momentum, including a remarkable 14-match unbeaten run. This year, under manager Andrea Mandorlini, was also defined by a memorable Coppa Italia run that reached the quarter-finals, and it remains a defining chapter of stability for the club.