The 2004-05 campaign delivered a surreal and dramatic promotion for Treviso as the Biancocelesti, despite finishing a respectable 4th in Serie B, clinched a historic first-ever place in Serie A. Leading the charge was the young Brazilian forward Paulo Vitor Barreto, whose 12 goals proved vital in a fiercely competitive season. The team, under Giuseppe Pillon, were ultimately awarded the promotion due to the subsequent financial and legal troubles of other clubs, turning a play-off defeat into a triumphant, unforgettable chapter in the club's history.