The 2011-12 campaign was a season of immense emotional difficulty for Amaranto, who secured a nervous 17th-place finish in Serie B, only narrowly avoiding a relegation play-out battle. Leading the charge was the Brazilian forward Paulinho, whose 13 crucial goals proved vital in a turbulent year that was tragically defined by the on-pitch death of teammate Piermario Morosini in April, an unforgettable event that solidified the club’s fighting spirit and remains a somber but pivotal chapter in their history.