FC Südtirol has been relegated!

One thing in advance: The game between Ravenna and FC Südtirol was not for the faint of heart. Both teams started extremely nervously, with Ravenna, forced to win after losing 0-1 in the first leg, trying to set the tone straight away. After just 12 minutes, this plan was rewarded with Sabato's opening goal, who coldly took advantage of goalkeeper Zomer's uncertainty. However, the FCS managed to equalize just eight minutes later: Thomas Albanese took advantage of a Martin free kick and headed the score to 1-1, which was flattering at the time. Afterwards, the hosts took the reins again and had the next good chance to score through Paolo Rossi in the 33rd minute. However, Zomer was able to thwart this with a great save.

After the restart, Alfredo Romano, who came on for Firiegeller, found his first opportunity. Ravenna goalkeeper Gianmaria Rossi was just able to fend off his corner. Afterwards, the nerves on both sides were frayed. FCS coach Maurizio Pellegrino was banished to the stands before goalkeeper Davide Zomer became the main protagonist in stoppage time. In the 91st minute he collided with defender Franchini, but Ravenna striker Gerbino Polo managed to smash the ball past the empty goal.

The fatal injury time

In the 95th minute, Zomer finally blew all the fuses: When he had the leather in his hand and everything was just waiting for the final whistle, he attacked an opponent and allowed himself to be violent. The referee, who had observed the situation, showed the Rovereto goalkeeper a red card and awarded a penalty. Defender Pietro Cascone had to go between the posts for him. He had no chance at Chianese's following penalty. After this curiosity, FC Südtirol's relegation was decided in the last minute of the game. Because of Ravenna's better position in the table, a win with a difference of one goal was enough.

FC Südtirol's only hope of staying in the league must now be put into the investigations into the betting scandal and a possible forced relegation of their league rivals. But no one can think about that in this bitter hour for the White-Reds.

Play-out second leg Ravenna - FC Südtirol 2:1 (1:1)

Ravenna: Gianmaria Rossi; Carnesalini, Rosini, Fasano, Sabato; Rossetti (59. Rosso), Fonjock (81. Lapadula), Sciaccaluga, Cazzola; Paolo Rossi (59th Chianese), Gerbino Polo; Substitutes: Pellegrino, Grea, Guitto, D'Esposito Coach: Leonardo Rossi

FC South Tyrol: Zomer; Kiem (86th Brugger), Cascone, Franchini, Martin; Furlan, Odibe, Fink (83. Mariano Romano); Albanese, Marchi, Firiegeller (59. Alfredo Romano); Substitutes: Mair, Mirri, Baccolo, El Kaddouri Coach: Maurizio Pellegrino

Referee: Massimiliano De Benedictis (Bari)

Gates: 1:0 Sabato (13th), 1:1 Albanese (21st), 2:1 penalty Chianese (95th)

Yellow cards: Kiem, Cazzola, Albanese, Fiwickeler, Carnesalini

Red cards: Maurizio Pellegrino (79th), Davide Zomer (95th)

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FC Südtirol has been relegated!

Incredible: With a goal in the 95th minute of the game, Ravenna secured relegation and pushed FC Südtirol into the fourth division. The penalty was preceded by an inexplicable miss by FCS goalkeeper Davide Zomer.

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