FC Südtirol defends the Drusus Stadium fortress against Trapani

In the early stages of the top game, which was broadcast live on Rai Sport, the FCS had two good opportunities in the Drusus Stadium in front of almost 2000 spectators. First, Furlan tried a long-range shot that missed to the left of Nordi's goal (2nd). Just 60 seconds later, Campo hit one of his feared corners dangerously in front of the visitors' goal, but Cappelletti headed the ball just wide.

In the ninth minute, Trapani also responded with a dangerous free-kick cross from Basso, which went past both friend and foe and into the goal. The next opportunity also went to the “Granata’s” number seven, but he couldn’t get this shot into the FCS box either.

Then it was the white-reds' turn again. Furlan could have given FC Südtirol the lead in the 20th minute. After a cross from the eye-catching Thiam, Testardi extended his head, but the midfield strategist's subsequent dropkick went over Nordi's goal. Less than two minutes later, Testardi tried a long shot from around 20 meters, but it rolled into the goal.

There is no penalty whistle

It was back and forth in the early stages of this top game and the guests had their next chance in the 27th minute. Mancosu shot from a half-left position on the edge of the penalty area, but the shot at the near corner had no effect. On the other side, Campo tried a free kick from 25 meters, but it went well over the Sicilian goal. Shortly before these two opportunities, Uliano went down in the penalty area, the FCS protested, but referee Pietro Dei Giudici didn't blow his whistle.

In the 32nd minute, Bertoni received the ball in a central position, but his long-range shot was unsuccessful. Madonia Trapani should have taken the lead straight away. After a nice pass into the depths, the number “10” from Trapani stormed towards Marcone alone on the left wing, but his weak and too central shot was easy prey for Marcone.

The game becomes increasingly flat The game, which had started very entertainingly, became increasingly flat towards the end of the first half. The flow of the game became more and more lost in the last quarter of an hour and the match was very disjointed.

The guests still had a chance before halftime: after a hair-raising mistake by Bertoni, Madonia was free to shoot, but it went well over the goal (41').

A little more than five minutes had been played in the second half of the game when Mame Baba Thiam had to leave the field injured. Hannes Fink took his place (50th). Trapani now acted more aggressively and could have taken the lead in the 54th minute. Cappelletti was able to clear Mancosu's cross pass at the very last second in front of Abate, who was ready to shoot. Previously, Testardi had gotten to the ball all alone in the southern Italian penalty area, but was unable to get the ball under control.

In the 63rd minute the ball came to Pirrone after a throw-in. He didn't hesitate for long 30 meters in front of Marcone's goal, shot straight away and shot just past the home team's goal. 67 minutes had been played when Hannes Fink delighted the fans in the Drusus Stadium. The Rittner skillfully received a long ball, dribbled towards Trapani's penalty area, shot with his right from around 22 meters, but the ball went a few centimeters past the visitors' goal. That would have been it.

The guests take the lead After a corner, Pirrone tried again with a long shot, but Marcone was on target (70'). Seven minutes later the guests cheered. Abate came to the ball after a long throw-in and pushed it unchallenged into the net from perhaps five meters. When the goal was conceded, the South Tyrolean defense didn't necessarily make the most solid impression.

The goal spurred the home team on again. The FCS now put a lot of pressure on, but without causing any danger in front of the opponent's goal. It wasn't until the 89th minute that Branca was almost able to equalize for FCS. A powerful left-footed shot from the substitute offensive player from 15 meters just missed the visitors' goal.

FC Südtirol equalizes with a penalty But that was not all. Because in the second minute of injury time, Branca was brought down in Trapani's penalty area. Captain Alessandro Campo safely converted the penalty. However, he was sent off shortly afterwards when he reacted after an attack. Trapani's Rizzi also had to take a shower early before Marcone was sent off as a result of the scuffle. Hannes Fink took his place between the posts because the FCS had already exhausted its substitution quota.

The FCS almost managed to score the winning goal when they were outnumbered

Afterwards we played a little football. And the hosts almost scored the winning goal when they were outnumbered. After a nice solo run by Pasi, Testardi missed the ball by just centimeters.

Then it was over at the Drusus Stadium. The FCS was able to leave its “fortress” again without defeat. The last defeat of the Vecchi troops was on January 29, 2012. At that time, the White-Reds lost 0-1 against Pergocrema under coach Stroppa.

FC Südtirol remains in third place in the table. The Vecchi team has collected 46 points so far. Trapani remains in first place in the table of the 53st Division Lega Pro with 1 points.

FC Südtirol - Trapani 1:1 (0:0) FC South Tyrol: Marcone, Iacoponi, Martin, Bertoni (from 70th Branca), Cappelletti, Bassoli, Campo, Furlan (83rd Pasi), Testardi, Uliano, Thiam (52nd Fink) Coach: Stefano Vecchi

Trapani: Nordi, Lo Bue, Rizzi, Pagliarulo, D'Aiello, Pirrone, Basso (45th Pacilli), Caccetta, Abate (86th Filippi), Madonia (76th Tedesco), Mancosu Coach: Roberto Boscaglia

Gates: 0:1 Abate (76th), 1:1 penalty kick Campo (92nd)

Red cards: Campo (93rd), Marcone (93rd), Rizzi (93rd)

1st Division Lega Pro (Group A), 29th matchday:

Carpi – Virtus Entella 3:1 Como – Treviso 4:3 Lumezzane – AlbinoLeffe 1-2 Pavia – Cremonese 2:1 Portogruaro – Feralpisalò 1:1 San Marino – Cuneo 0-0 Tritium – Reggiana 1:2 FC Südtirol – Trapani 1:1 Free: Lecce

The table:

1. Trapani 53 points 2. Lecce 51 3. FC South Tyrol 46 4. Carpi 44 5. Virtus Entella 43 6. San Marino 42 7. Ferlapisalò 39 8. AlbinoLeffe 37** 9. Pavia 37 10. Cremonese 36* 11. Lumezzane 36 12. Cuneo 30 13. Portogruaro 30* 14. Como 28 15. Reggiana 25 16. Tritium 17 17. Treviso 13* *-1 penalty point **-6 penalty points

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