The goalkeeper keeps FC Südtirol on track

The 34-year-old goalkeeper ensured that FC Südtirol did not get lost at bottom club Cosenza. Much more: with several brilliant reflexes and a parried penalty, he kept the score at 0-0 and at the same time secured the promoted team's next point win. Thanks to the goalless draw, the FCS remains clearly on course for the playoffs.

One thing in advance: the zero number in the away game in Calabria is flattering for FC Südtirol. The men of replacement coach Leandro Greco, who represented the suspended Pierpaolo Bisoli on the sidelines, did not have a single clear chance to score. But no rooster crows after that, the fact is: FC Südtirol gets its second draw in a row and remains unbeaten for the fifth time in a row.

Cosenza was the more active team in front of a ghost crowd at the Stadio San Vito-Marulla (the fans stayed away from the game in protest against club boss Eugenio Guarascio), but they repeatedly failed because of Poluzzi. The veteran from Emilia Romagna, who has been in the FCS squad for two and a half years, played one of his best games ever. His saved penalty in the 74th minute made the dozen or so FCS fans who had traveled with him cheer and the Cosenza team led by former Argentine Serie A star Mauro Zarate, who were still in serious danger of relegation, despaired. The key scenes Cosenza's top-class players After a wonderful move, Nasti stands in front of Poluzzi. The FCS goalkeeper was able to thwart the chance with a strong reflex after the ball had already been pushed through his braces (19th). Poluzzi, always Poluzzi Cosenza's Brescianini tries an overhead kick that Poluzzi can box away. The ball comes to Marras, who dribbles his way through the penalty area, but the final stop is back at Poluzzi (38th). FCS in luck After a free kick, FCS defender Celli sleeps at the second post and Rigione gets to the ball. But the captain goes over it from the best position (49th). Cissé brings momentum Winter newcomer Cissè comes on as a substitute at halftime and brings movement into the FCS game. A shot from him misses. Immediately afterwards, Celli tries, but his shot doesn't hit the goal either (58'). Oh scary! Zaro tackles Cosenzas Cortinovis from behind in the 73rd minute. Marras takes the penalty, but Poluzzi can save. The FCS goalie is also there for the follow-up shot and directs the ball towards the goal post – extremely strong! Lunetta flies FC Südtirol ends the game with ten men. The new purchase hits ex-FCS defender D'Orazio with the open sole on his lower leg. He sees red straight away (88th). With this point win, FC Südtirol cements its playoff position. It continues for Fabian Tait and Co. next Saturday (from 14 p.m. in SportNews -live ticker) with the home game against Palermo.

Cosenza Calcio – FC Südtirol 0-0 Cosenza (4-3-3): Micai; Rigione, Meroni, Venturi, D'Orazio; Voca (46. Calò), Brescianini (66. Praszelik, 72. D'Urso), Marras; Finotto, Zarate (56th Zilli), Nasti (67th Cortinovis).

FCS (4-1-4-1): Poluzzi; De Col (80th Curto), Zaro, Vinetot, Celli; Fiordilino (46th Cissé); Carretta (46th Lunetta), Tait, Belardinelli (80th Pompetti), Rover (86th Larrivey); Odogwu.

Gates: -

Red card: Lunetta (88.)

The 25rd matchday at a glance: Encounters 18.02.23 Parma

0:1 Ascoli

18.02.23 Benevento

1:0 Union Brescia

18.02.23 Bari

1:1 Cagliari

18.02.23 Spal

1:1 As an

18.02.23 Palermo

1:1 Frosinone

18.02.23 Modena

2:2 Genoa

18.02.23 Citadel

3:2 Brescia

18.02.23 Cosenza

0:0 FC Sudtirol

18.02.23 Perugia

3:0 Ternana

18.02.23 Pisa

1:1 Venice

The table: SP G U V TV P 1. Frosinone 25 17 4 4 40:14 55 2. Genoa 25 12 8 5 28:19 43 3. Baric 25 10 10 5 41:27 40 4. FC South Tyrol 25 10 10 5 27:26 40 5. Brescia 25 12 3 10 36:27 39 6. Cagliari 25 9 9 7 29:27 36 7. Step on 25 8 11 6 36:26 35 8. Modena 25 10 5 10 37:34 35 9. Palermo 25 9 8 8 28:30 35 10. Parma 25 9 7 9 30:27 34 11. Ternana 25 9 7 9 25:31 34 12. Ascoli 25 8 8 9 28:30 32 13. Cittadella 25 7 9 9 22:31 30 14. Perugia 25 8 5 12 28:30 29 15. Venice 25 7 7 11 29:34 28 16. As 25 6 10 9 27:35 28 17. Benevento 25 6 8 11 21:27 26 18. Col 25 5 10 10 29:33 25 19. Union Brescia 25 6 7 12 21:37 25 20. Cosenza 25 5 8 12 20:37 23

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The goalkeeper keeps FC Südtirol on track

FC Südtirol remains unbeaten in the fifth game in 2023. Since this Saturday, the series of successes has to be closely linked to one name: Giacomo “Jack” Poluzzi.

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Serie B Italy	SP	TV	P
1.Monza	12	17:7	26
2. Modena	12	21:8	25
3. Cesena	12	19:13	23
4. Frosinone	12	22:11	22
5. Venice	12	20:12	19
6. Palermo	12	15:9	19
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