The 2016-17 campaign delivered a deeply painful return to the top flight for Delfino Pescara 1936, as the Delfini finished a crushing 20th in Serie A and were immediately relegated after conceding a massive 81 goals. Leading the line was the local forward Gianluca Caprari, whose 9 crucial goals were a lone bright spot in a campaign built on struggle and managerial turmoil. The season, despite Caprari's memorable two-goal haul in the stunning 5-0 victory over Genoa under Zdeněk Zeman, remains a tough and unforgettable chapter that marked Pescara's short-lived stay in the top tier.