FC Südtirol is getting closer and closer to staying in the league

After the gala performance last week at Sampdoria, the almost 4000 spectators in the Drususstadion also expected a strong performance against Cittadella. But they only saw them to a limited extent. Instead, they were taken on an emotional roller coaster ride. Between hair-raising bad passes, wonderful actions and unsuccessful attempts, everything could be seen. At the end of the 90 minutes, which at times rippled along, the two teams separated with a 0-0 draw.

The bottom line is that this is fair to the performance, but what remains is the certainty that the white-reds were the better team. They had a weak phase twice, but Cittadella lacked a bit of ideas going forward. And when they became dangerous, Jack Poluzzi was a safe support in the box. The FCS itself appeared dangerously in front of the Cittadella goal twice shortly before half-time, but was unable to capitalize on it.

On the other hand, veteran Andrea Masiello, who was the match winner for the Federico Valente team, showed an extremely strong performance. The 38-year-old directed the FCS defense with incredible calm and nonchalance. The scene in the 87th minute was emblematic of his strong performance: Luca Pandolfi, who was twelve years (!) his junior, was sent on his way and was about to overtake Masiello in a running duel when he attempted an irresistible tackle Ball captured and received thunderous applause from the stands. The highlights of the game Guests let it rip Not all spectators have found their seats in the Drusus Stadium when Pittarello hits the ball with force against the crossbar (3rd). The FCS isn't even on the pitch in the early stages, but the guests are putting a lot of pressure on them. FCS with a double chance FC Südtirol had an extremely difficult time in the first half, and mistakes kept creeping into the game. But then Casiraghi plays a great hole pass to Molina, who brings the ball straight into the middle and finds Davi on the other side, his shot is strongly defused by Kastrati. Then there is a free kick on the edge of the penalty area, which Casiraghi hits brilliantly. Once again the Cittadella keeper is wide awake and makes a strong save. Nothing happens for a long time The home team started the second half better, but they didn't fire a shot on goal. Then another weak phase for the White-Reds, but the guests didn't get a single chance either. Masiello is the hero Ultimately, defensive veteran Andrea Masiello became the point guarantee. The 38-year-old clearly steals the ball from Pandolfi as he tries to overtake him. Otherwise, the Cittadella striker would probably have appeared alone in front of Poluzzi. The draw means FC Südtirol remains in eleventh place. Four games before the end, you are still much closer to a playoff place than a playout place: Sampdoria (8th) are only missing two points, while Bari (16th) are already missing seven. Nevertheless, you can't relax now, the clear motto is: fight until the end! FC Südtirol will have their next chance to do so next Saturday, when a very special duel is scheduled for the white-red team. It's against table neighbors Modena (12th), who only have three points less. And as if that wasn't explosive enough, the club from Emilia-Romagna has ex-FCS coach Pierpaolo Bisoli on the sidelines. It starts at 14 p.m., in SportNews -Live ticker lets you get up close and personal.

FC Südtirol – Cittadella 0:0 FCS: Poluzzi, Davi, Scaglia, Masiello, Giorgini, Arrigoni, Kurtic (from 82nd Peeters), Tait (from 67th Mallamo), Casiraghi (from 67th Rover), Molina, Odogwu (from 77th Merkaj) Trainer: Frederick Valente

City: Kastrati, Angeli, Sottini, Amatucci, Pittarello (from 75. Pandolfi), Vita, Tessiore (from 75. Mastrantonio), Branca (from 82. Carriero), Carissoni, Pavan, Giraudo Trainer: Edoardo Gorini

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Serie B, matchday 34 The further results Palermo – Parma Calcio 0-0 (Fr.)

Reggiana – Cosenza 0:4 (Fr.) Goals: 0:1 D'Orazio (6th), 0:2 Tutino (44th), 0:3 Forte (82nd), 0:4 Forte (90th)

Feralpisalò – Como 2:5 Goals: 1:0 Felici (16th), 1:1 Cutrone (21st), 1:2 Barba (31st), 1:3 Cutrone (39th), 2:3 Zennaro (45th+1), 2nd :4 Strefezza (64th), 2:5 Braunöder (87th)

Ascoli – Modena 0-0

Brescia – Ternana 0-0

Bari – Pisa 1:1 Goals: 0:1 Calabresi (3rd), 1:1 Puscas (60th/penalty)

Lecco – Venice 1:2 Goals: 1:0 Buso (22nd), 1:1 Pohjanpalo (58th), 1:2 Busio (60th)

Spezia – Sampdoria 0-0

Catanzaro – Cremonese 0-0

The table SP G U V TV P 1. Parma 34 20 10 4 59:32 70 2. As 34 20 7 7 54:37 67 3. Venice 34 19 7 8 62:39 64 4. Cremonese 34 17 9 8 43:28 60 5. Catanzaro 34 16 8 10 53:42 56 6. Palermo 34 14 10 10 58:48 52 7. Brescia 34 11 13 10 38:35 46 8. Sampdoria 34 13 8 13 47:48 45 9. Step on 34 11 11 12 45:46 44 10. Cittadella 34 11 11 12 37:40 44 11. FC South Tyrol 34 11 10 13 40:41 43 12. Modena 34 8 16 10 37:44 40 13. Reggiana 34 8 16 10 34:42 40 14. Cosenza 34 9 12 13 39:38 39 15. Ternana 34 9 10 15 38:45 37 16. Specia 34 7 15 12 31:46 36 17. Baric 34 7 15 12 33:43 36 18. Ascoli 34 7 13 14 33:38 34 19. FeralpiSalò 34 8 7 19 40:59 31 20. Lecco 34 6 8 20 32:62 26

Serie B Italy	SP	TV	P
1. Palermo	7	9:3	15
2. Modena	6	11:3	14
3. Frosinone	7	13:7	14
4. Venice	7	10:5	12
5. Avellino	7	11:9	12
6. Cesena	7	11:10	11
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FC Südtirol is getting closer and closer to staying in the league

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