Stefano Vecchi: “The playoffs are a unique opportunity”

The FCS kickers can take a big step in this direction on Sunday in the home game against Carpi (live on TV on Rai Sport 1). In the two games of the season so far, Campo and Co. always had the upper hand against the team from Reggio Emilia, but due to the better position in the table, two draws in the two playoff games would be enough for the opponent to make it to the final. “The first match is important, but the second leg is crucial,” said Vecchi, who has prepared his players very carefully for the two encounters. “The boys know what is at stake. For many of them, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get into Serie B.”

“First leg important, but not decisive”

The FCS trainer can rely on Thiam again on Sunday, who has been training regularly with the team for two weeks. Full-back Martin will probably grit his teeth and play with a protective splint on his injured hand. Bertoni should pull the strings in front of the defense. “We are ready for the playoffs. The pressure of having to reach the promotion round was lifted from us on the last match day. Now we can play freely. It’s important that we stay focused on the pitch right from the start, because every single mistake can decide the outcome of an entire season.”

Kiem: “Now we want to take this final step”

The captain of FC Südtirol signed his new two-year contract in the presence of press representatives on Friday. Which league Kiem and his teammates will play in in the future will be decided in the coming weeks. “We are in good shape. Now we want to take this final step, which is of immense importance for us players and the entire club." Coach Vecchi also commented on the contract extension of the defender from Vinschgau: "It's true that I didn't often give him preference. But I would like to emphasize that Hannes plays an important role both on the pitch when he was given the chance and in the team structure. With his exemplary attitude, he is the figurehead of this team.”

Carpi wants to do better this time

The playoff opponent of FC Südtirol has lost the two previous meetings: In the Drusus Stadium, the FCS won 2-1 (double from Thiam), in the second leg the Vecchi team won 2-0 (goals from Thiam and Furlan). through. The picture is deceptive, however, because Carpi finished the season in third place, ahead of FC Südtirol. Last year, the club from Emilia Romagna missed promotion in the playoff final against Pro Vercelli. Now things should be going better. The biggest burden lies on the shoulders of top performers Rachid Arma and Raffaele Bianco, but also on new coach Fabio Brini, who is still unbeaten at Carpi (6 wins, 1 draw).

Sel Junior Camp 2013

The reason for the press conference in Bolzano was the presentation of the Sel Junior Camps. The coaches and some professional players from FC Südtirol will visit several places in South Tyrol and Trentino in July and August and pass on their knowledge to the young footballers. The stages are: Bolzano (July 1-5), Klobenstein (July 8-12), Auer (July 8-12), Nova Ponente (July 15-19), St. Martin in Passeier ( July 15-19), Lana (July 22-26), Kastelruth (July 22-26), Feldthurns (July 29-August 2), Molveno (July 29-August 2) , Levico (August 5-9), Schlanders (August 5-9), St. Lorenzen (August 12-16) and Vipiteno (August 12-16).

FC Südtirol - Carpi, this is how they will play: FC South Tyrol (4-3-3): Marcone; Iacoponi, Cappelletti, Bassoli, Martin; Furlan, Bertoni, Branca (Uliano); Campo, Maritato (Testardi), Pasi (Thiam). On the bench: Grandi, Kiem, Uliano (Branca), Fink, Turchetta, Thiam (Pasi), Testardi (Maritato). Coach: Stefano Vecchi Carpi (4-2-3-1): Sportiello; Letizia, Poli (Gagliolo), Terigi, Sperotto; Bianco, Perini; Melara, Concas (viola), Di Gaudio; Della Rocca. On the substitutes' bench: Trini, Gagliolo (Poli), Cortesi, Pasciuti (Papini), Cabine, Viola (Concas), Arma. Coach: Fabio Brini Referee: Daniele Chiffi from Padova (Rizzato-Caliari)

Playoff first legs - 1. Divisione Lega Pro, Group A (Sunday, May 26.5.2013, XNUMX)

15.00 p.m.: FC Südtirol – Carpi (live on Rai Sport 1) 16.00 p.m.: Virtus Entella - Lecce

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