South Tyrolean fistball players are missing out on sensation

After the corona-related postponement of the home European Championship in Kaltern, the Nations Cup was held as a replacement event in Schneverdingen, northern Germany, near Hamburg. In addition to world and European champions Germany, the Azzurri's opponents were Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, Denmark and a refugee team taking part for the first time, consisting of players from various refugee countries. “After a long time without international matches, we were particularly motivated to play fistball in the national jersey. We used the event to get in the mood for next year’s European Championship,” explained defender Fabian Obexer. Despite a decimated squad, the South Tyroleans clearly won the important opening game against Denmark 2-0. The subsequent games against Germany and Austria went to the two fistball powers, while Belgium was clearly defeated 2-0 in sets. Almost sensation against Switzerland The Azzurri narrowly missed out on a sensation against the Swiss. “For the first time in the history of Italian fistball we had match points against Switzerland. Unfortunately, in the end we still had to admit defeat 2-1 in sets,” explained captain and veteran Simon Prudenziati. The achievement is all the more remarkable because the Swiss then won the semi-final against the favored German team and made it to the final. In the game for third place, the Italian team had to admit defeat to world champions Germany despite hard-fought sets. “All in all it was a very successful weekend for us. We could clearly keep Belgium and Denmark at bay and almost celebrate a sensational victory. With intensive and optimal preparation, we want to create the sensation on home turf next year,” continued Prudenziati.

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South Tyrolean fistball players are missing out on sensation

Last weekend, Italy's national fistball team, which consists entirely of players from SSV Bozen, was back in action after a two-year break.

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