Simon Straudi (left) impressed in his starting eleven debut for Dynamo Dresden. © Dynamo Dresden

In front of 30.000 fans: Straudi's special debut

Simon Straudi has traveled extensively in his career. But even the man from the Puster Valley has probably never experienced an evening like the one he had on Saturday in Dresden. That's why he's the focus of our "Outside the Field" section on Monday.

September 21, 2026

From: dl

In the sixth game of the season, Simon Straud For the first time in Dynamo Dresden's starting eleven – and in a home game against league leaders Hertha BSC under the floodlights. In front of nearly 30.000 spectators, Straudi delivered his best performance yet in a Dynamo shirt. The right-back repeatedly initiated numerous attacks down his flank and also made a crucial goal-line clearance. The South Tyrolean was substituted in the 73rd minute with the score at 1-1.

The fact that Dresden's second-division match against Hertha ended in a 1-2 defeat didn't diminish Straudi's performance. The long-time Klagenfurt player impressed with his first start in the second division, making a strong case for further opportunities. Moreover, the atmosphere at the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion was more than worthy of the top flight. All in all, a special evening for Straudi.

Zanon is also convincing.

In Serie B, they showed Simone Zanon in Pisa's 2-2 away draw against Mantova, where David Wieser He sat on the bench, put in a strong performance, and provided an assist. After 80 minutes, the Sinich player had to be substituted. Mantova's late goal prevented Pisa from moving up the standings. The same applies to Padova and the ever-present player. Emanuele Zuelli, who lost 1-2 to league leaders Palermo. Not only is Wieser currently a reserve, but also Manuel DeLuca at Cremonese.

Who played in Serie C? Daniel Theiner Torres was in goal for Forli's 1-1 draw against Sassari. Elion Toci Renate was substituted into the game during the final stages of the 0-0 draw between Dolomiti Bellunesi and Renate. Simon Harasser Harrasser suffered his first defeat with league leaders Sorrento in Group C. Against relegated Bari (1-2), he conceded two goals for the first time. Lorenzo Sgarbi Sambenedettese will only be in action on Monday evening.

They played in the second division of Austria Adrian Lechl in the 2:2 draw between Wacker Innsbruck and Sturm Graz's reserve team.