The great hope of FC Südtirol

Without a doubt: Raphael Odogwu and double goalscorer Matteo Rover were the most noticeable FCS players at the 2-1 home win against Pisa . Nevertheless, many of the 3.000 spectators in the Drusus Stadium turned their gaze to the sidelines. There the new coach Pierpaolo Bisoli motivated his team wherever he could. His coaching style is somewhat reminiscent of that of Antonio Conte. Bisoli comments on almost every action of his players. The 55-year-old soccer teacher celebrates winning the ball or winning defensive duels almost as if he had scored a goal. He literally lives the game.

One thing is certain: Bisoli's style infected his team. In just under a week he lifted his players' heads and led them to their first Serie B victory on his debut. “We showed great character today. We also played some good football at times, although we clearly still need to improve our play with the ball. I would also like to thank the audience. It was fantastic today,” said a visibly happy Bisoli at the post-match press conference. “We showed great character today.” Pierpaolo Bisoli Bisoli proved in his debut that he is an experienced coach. Pisa had a few scoring opportunities in the first half. In response, he brought on the new signings Crociata and Schiavone at the break, thereby strengthening the central midfield. This meant that Pisa had less space in front of the FCS defense in the second half. In addition, Bisoli only had one trained central defender available on Sunday, Giovanni Zaro. Bisoli didn't complain and put the trained right-back Giovanni Berra in central defense.

Pierpaolo Bisoli used to play in Serie A.

After the game, Bisoli gave special praise to striker Odogwu, who cleverly took the first penalty: “He played an incredibly good game, held on to so many balls and was always dangerous himself.” That wasn't necessarily the case before the season calculate. When it comes to the Italian-Nigerian, you get the impression that his style of play suits Serie B better. In the preseason he rarely played as well as in the first games of the season so far. “This squad can hold its own in this league.” Pierpaolo Bisoli In any case, Bisoli was completely satisfied after the game: “I have everything here to work well. Today I had 8 players (Tait, Curto, Siega, Sprocati, Vinetot & Co., Note d. Red. ) not available. And yet we had a quick-witted team. This squad can hold its own in this league and I am sure that we will stay in class in the last second of the playout at the latest. But we have to work hard for it. I still have the fire for the coaching job, otherwise I would have already retired.” The fact is: in his few days, Bisoli has already given the FCS a new belief in staying in the league.

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The great hope of FC Südtirol

FC Südtirol celebrated its first win in Serie B on Sunday against Pisa. All eyes were on one man.

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