FC Südtirol doesn't want to be slowed down by the bottom team

“Over the course of this season we managed to change the trend of results. We have improved our defensive performance, conceded fewer goals and are still very dangerous in front of the opponent's goal. Yes, we can claim to have found the right mix. Now we have to maintain this iron will to win,” explains FCS playmaker Alex Pederzoli before leaving for Lombardy.

The White Reds moved into the playoff zone after four wins in a row. Coach Claudio Rastelli's team hasn't lost since December 8, 2013, conceding just one goal and scoring eight goals in five games. This means that the club based on Cadornastraße in Bolzano has the best attack in the league and is now only four points away from third place. However, the FCS only scored seven of the total 25 points away from home.

Peverelli initially substitute

In Pavia, coach Rastelli has to do without the suspended keeper Alessandro Micai and the injured Daniel Cappelletti. Enrico Tonozzi will take his place between the posts, as he confidently did last weekend. The back four consists of captain Kiem, Bassoli, Tagliani and Martin, new signing Peverelli will initially sit on the bench. Vassallo and Pederzoli line up in midfield, while Furlan and Branca fight for the third starting spot. Up front, Turchetta, Dell'Agnello and Corazza should score goals. The latter is the White Reds' top scorer with six goals.

Pavia suffers from home complex

Pavia is at the bottom of the table with just eleven points. The new year started as the old year had ended, with two defeats against Vicenza and Savona. Pavia have only won once in front of their home crowd. This victory dates back to the second matchday. The Blues' top scorer is De Cenco with five goals. However, he will probably have to sit out injured on Sunday. Degeri is fit again, while Redaelli was banned by the sports judge. New coach Bensi will watch a home game for the first time at the Fortunati Stadium.

Pavia and the FCS have already met thirteen times. The Lombards are ahead: Pavia won five times, while the FCS celebrated four times. Four games ended in a draw. However, in the most recent meeting in the second half of the season, the South Tyroleans clearly asserted themselves 4-0.

This is how they will play:

Pavia (4-3-2-1): Facchin; Zanini, Reato, Sorbo, Tomi; Degeri, Arrigoni, Carraro; Manzoni, Specials; Romero. Substitute bench: Rossi, Ungaro, Calvetti, Bracchi, De Vita, Putignano, Cecchi. Coach: Patrizio Bensi-Marco Veronese

FC South Tyrol (4-3-3): Tonozzi; Kiem (Peverelli), Tagliani, Bassoli, Martin; Vassallo, Pederzoli, Branca (Furlan); Turchetta, Dell'Agnello, Corazza. Substitute bench: Scuttari, Peverelli (Kiem), Bastone, Furlan (Branca), Fink, Ahmedi, Veratti. Coach: Claudio Rastelli

Schiedsrichter : Francesco Fiore from Barletta (Garavaglia-Evoli)

The 18th matchday at a glance (Sunday, 14.30:XNUMX p.m.):

Carrarese - Vicenza Como-San Marino Cremonese - Albino leff Lumezzane – FeralpiSalò Pavia - FC South Tyrol Pro Patria – Savona Pro Vercelli – Reggiana Unione Venezia – Virtus Entella (Friday, 20.45:XNUMX p.m.)

The table of Group A of the 1st Division:

1. Virtus Entella 37 points 2. Per Vercelli 33 3. Unione Venezia 29 4. Savona 29 5. Cremonese 28 6. Como 27 7. Vicenza 25 8. FC South Tyrol 25 9. Albino leff 23 10. Feralpisalò 23 11. Reggiana 19 12. Lumezzane 16 13. Carrarese 15 14. Pro Patria 12 15. San Marino 12 16. Pavia 11

Football

Italy

International leagues

International

Winter sports

Tennis

Other sports

Motorsport

Cycling

Watersports

Events

Favorites

FC Südtirol doesn't want to be slowed down by the bottom team

On the third matchday of the second half of the season, FC Südtirol will face bottom-placed Pavia in the “Pietro Fortunati” stadium on Sunday.

Suggestions

Comments (0)