Raphael Odogwu (right) and FC Südtirol played against Brescia. © Photo Bordoni

Chance missed: scoreless for FC Südtirol

On Sunday, FC Südtirol faced a crucial duel against Brescia. It turned out to be a typical relegation duel, but in the end there was no winner.

23. February 2025

From: mv

The relegation battle remains a daily occurrence for FC Südtirol: On Sunday, the team of coach Fabrizio Castori had a great opportunity to overtake the Brescia team, who are also stuck in the hot zone, in the table and climb to eleventh place. But the opportunity was wasted: the white-reds returned home with a 0-0 draw.

The tension in both teams was noticeable. Brescia last won in their own stadium on September 30th of last year. Otherwise, Rolando Maran's team, which was also managed by former FCS coach Pierpaolo Bisoli for a while, played a lot of draws (between December 15th and January 18th there were six draws in a row). FC Südtirol, on the other hand, has been in good form recently, winning three of the last four games. On Sunday there was some good news for the South Tyroleans, with Andrea Masiello and Luca Belardinelli, two recently injured players, making their comebacks. Captain Fabian Tait sat on the bench for the first time in almost four months, but was not yet able to play.

Simone Davi worked the left wing. © Photo Bordoni

On the pitch, a real relegation thriller developed between Brescia and FC Südtirol: Both teams were careful not to make any mistakes and took very few risks. The logical consequence was a game without any great scoring opportunities. The hosts looked for possession of the ball and fired a large number of (harmless) shots at FCS goalkeeper Marius Adamonis' goal (nine in total). The FCS professionals, on the other hand, stood back and waited for quick advances.

One point for the FCS

After a goal by Silvio Merkaj was disallowed shortly before half-time (handball by Raphael Odogwu), the White-Reds had their strongest phase in the first 20 minutes. Daniele Casiraghi, who had three chances, was unable to capitalize on his chances. From the 65th minute onwards, both teams concentrated on playing the game without making any mistakes in order to not give the opponent a chance to score.



After a few direct duels, FC Südtirol will face a top team next Friday: Spezia Calcio. The professionals from Liguria are in third place in the table, just seven points away from a direct promotion spot. The evening game in the Drusus Stadium under floodlights starts at 19.30:XNUMX p.m. SportNews accompanies the game as usual with a live ticker.

Brescia Calcio – FC Südtirol 0:0

Brescia (4-3-3): Lezzerini; Jallow (from 46. Corrado), Calvani, Adorni, Dickmann; Bjarnason (from 46. Borrelli), Verreth, Bisoli; Nuamah (from 73. Bertagnoli), Moncini (from 62. Olzer), D'Andrea (from 68. Bianchi)
Trainer: Rolando Maran

FCS (3-5-2): Adamonis; Giorgini, Pietrangeli, Veseli; Molina (from 29. El Kaouakibi), Pyythiä (from 46. Martini), Praszelik (from 68. Kofler), Casiraghi (from 82. Belardinelli), Davi (from 82. Masiello); Merkaj, Odogwu
Trainer: Fabrizio Castori

Schiedsrichter: Antonio Giua

Tore: Not available

Serie B, matchday 27

Sampdoria – Sassuolo 0-0

Mantova – Bari 0:1
Goal: 0:1 Maggiore (70.)

Cittadella – Modena 0:2
Goals: 0:1 Caso (27th), 0:2 Mendes (86th)

Pisa – Juve Stabia 3:1
Goals: 0:1 Marin (57th/own goal), 1:1 Tramoni (64th/penalty), 2:1 Morutan (66th), 3:1 Moreo (77th)

Reggiana – Carrarese 2:2
Goals: 0:1 Guarino (10th), 1:1 Girma (26th), 1:2 Zuelli (57th), 2:2 Vido (82nd)

Cremonese – Cesena 1:2
Goals: 0:1 Calo (14th), 1:1 Azzi (40th), 1:2 Bastoni (90th + 4th)

Cosenza – Palermo 0:3
Goals: 0:1 Pierozzi (30th), 0:2 Brunori (55th/penalty), 0:3 Pohjanpalo (65th)

Spezia – Catanzaro 0:1
Goal: 0:1 Pittarello (75.)

Salernitana – Frosinone 1:1
Goals: 0:1 Partipilo (27th), 1:1 Ghiglione (63rd)

The table