Cup party crashed: FCS loses final against Padova

In terms of importance, the Italian Cup was actually miles behind what was to follow in the Serie C title race in the next few weeks. In the end, however, it was still a very bitter evening for the FCS. Despite a very strong first half, the league leaders from South Tyrol lost to Padova 0-1. The former Serie A club was able to lift the pot after the goalless draw in the first leg. After two games without a win and losing a total of 8 points ahead of Padova, FC Südtirol seemed to have completely escaped everyday life in the league on the cup evening in Bolzano. Javorcic's team worked wildly for a long half and created a handful of clear chances to score. The only drawback: the ball didn't go over the line. In an uneventful second half, Padova's Enej Jelenic struck ice cold with a free kick. The FCS then had nothing to counter the 0:1. At the end, the guests, looked after by world champion Massimo Oddo, cheered. Short & sweet: The highlights of the game FCS to first FC Südtirol squandered their first big chance: after a Tait cross, Casiraghi dropped instead of finishing himself. Galuppini doesn't get a shot, then Firiegeller clearly misses (14'). FCS for second The busy Firiegeller takes a shot from a tight angle, but the ball goes over again and into the goal (17th). FCS to third Shortly before the half-time break, Galuppini had a huge opportunity, but the new FCS winter signing, who was still goalless, placed his lob over the visitors' box, completely free-standing (41'). Everyone calls for penalties Tait goes down after contact in the penalty area; he would have been alone in front of the goal. But the referee's whistle remains silent - to the horror of the fans. Cold shower Padova takes the lead with the first half chance. Former Genoa player Jelenic hits the net with a 30-meter free kick. FCS substitute keeper Meli doesn't cut the best figure (65th). Padova for ten In the 87th minute, Padova's Kirwan was sent off with a yellow-red card after a foul in midfield. FCS to last In the final pressure phase of the South Tyroleans, the ball went just wide. Curto's long-range shot sails a meter past the corner of the cross. Then it's over (95th). >>> Here you can read the complete gameplay FC Südtirol is left with one realization on this bitter evening: Fabian Tait and Co. can compete with their in-form rivals from Veneto in all respects. Whether this will ultimately be enough for the title could become clear on Easter Saturday, when there is a reunion and at the same time the big showdown between these two teams on the penultimate matchday. Before that, the FCS has to go to Fiorenzuola at the weekend, Padova meets Kellerkind Giana Erminio. FC Südtirol – AC Padova 0:1 FCS: Meli; De Col, Zaro, Curto, Fabbri; Tait (72nd Eklu), Moscati, H'Maidat (80th Odogwu); Casiraghi (72nd Voltan), Fiwickeler (62nd Rover); Galuppini (62. De Marchi). Coach: Javorcic Padua: Vannucchi; Kirwan, Valentini, Monaco (46th Pelagatti), Gasbarro; Settembrini (89th Ajeti), Della Latta, Dezi (67th Hraiech); Bifulco, Jelenic (67. Chirico); Santini (62nd Cisse). Coach: Oddo Gate: 0:1 Enej Jelenic (65.) Viewers: 2500 First leg: 0:0

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Cup party crashed: FCS loses final against Padova

The first chance for the title is wasted: FC Südtirol had to admit defeat to long-term rivals Padova in the final second leg of the Serie C Italian Cup. Previously, the white and reds had been exciting the 2500 spectators in the Drusus Stadium for a long time.

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