The top match lived up to its promise. © Social Media

Victory against Obermais: Virtus keeps the league exciting

The Oberliga is slowly approaching its final decision. Obermais could have taken a big step toward the title, but Virtus successfully stood in the way. Bozner FC also celebrated an important victory.

06 April 2025

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On Sunday afternoon, many football fans' eyes turned to Bolzano, where the top match of the Oberliga took place. Third-placed Virtus hosted league leaders FC Obermais on Matchday 26 – a duel that had a decisive influence on the title race.

A win would have given Obermais an almost insurmountable lead, while a loss would have likely ended Virtus's remaining championship hopes. The pressure was palpable on both sides. The game got off to a very poor start for Virtus: In the 12th minute, they missed a penalty, and five minutes later, Matteo Timpone gave Obermais a 1-0 lead with a long-range shot.

But Virtus didn't give up. Shortly before halftime, Arnaldo Kaptina, the player who had missed the penalty, equalized with a header to make it 1-1. In the 73rd minute, Elis Kaptina turned things around with a goal to make it 2-1, securing Virtus the three points that postponed the championship title until at least next week.

Partschins lurks

Partschins, Obermais's second pursuer, faced fourth-placed Levico in their second top-of-the-table match on Sunday. Here, too, the result brought the three top teams in the Oberliga even closer together. Partschins prevailed 2-1. Paolo Basile and Maximilian Frank scored the goals for the Lower Vinschgau side.

Partschins (white) successfully competed with Levico. © Social Media/us_levico-terme

So the title isn't decided yet. Obermais (53 points) is six points ahead of Partschins and seven ahead of Virtus with four games remaining.

Points in the relegation battle

Bozner FC earned important points in the relegation battle with a celebrated 2-1 last-minute victory against direct rivals Benacense. St. Pauli also celebrated a point against Anaune.

The results

Comano – Tramin 3-0
Goals: 1:0 Ortolani (4th), 2:0 Ajdarovski (21st), 3:0 Malfer (35th)

Rovereto – St. Georgen 1-3
Goals: 1-0 Anzelini (15th), 1-1 Brugger (30th), 1-2 Rako (81st), 1-3 Schwingshackl (90th)

Stegen – Mori 0-3
Goals: 0:1 Lombardo (17th), 0:2 Pozza (24th), 0:3 Siamparelli (47th)

St Pauls – Anaune 0-0

Benacense – Bozner FC 1:2
Goals: 0:1 Bocchio (67th), 1:1 Risatti (85th), 1:2 Scavone (90th)

Partschins – Levico 2:1
Goals: 1:0 Basile (59th), 1:1 Trevisan (62nd), 2:1 Frank (80th)

Virtus Bolzano – Obermais 2:1
Goals: 0:1 Timpone (17th), 1:1 A. Kaptina (45th), 2:1 E. Kapitina (73rd)

Vipo Trento – Brixen (18 p.m.)