Marsala Marsala Marsala (; ) is an Italian town located in the Province of Trapani in the westernmost part of Sicily. Marsala is the most populated town in its province and the fifth in Sicily. The town is famous for the docking of Giuseppe Garibaldi on 11 May 1860 (the "Expedition of the Thousand") and for its Marsala wine. A feature of the area is the Stagnone Lagoon Natural Reserve — a marine area with salt ponds. Marsala is built on the ruins of the ancient Carthaginian city of Lilybaeum, and includes in its territory the archaeological site of the island
S.S.D. Marsala Calcio but was cancelled in 2004 immediately after another relegation after losing playoffs to Ariano Irpino, again because of financial troubles. Following the 2006–07 season, four teams were representing the city of Marsala: In June 2007, after failing to find an agreement with Sport Club Marsala, Marsala 1912 agreed for a merger with Kennedy Birgi. The new club assumed the denomination of A.S.D. S.C. Marsala 1912 and took part to the 2007–08 regionally organized Promozione league. In 2008–09, Marsala 1912 won promotion to Eccellenza through play-offs, after defeating Palermo-based club Sporting Arenella in the final, so they played in the Italian