“Bari goalkeeper Michele Cerofolini is booked for time-wasting, a moment that revealed the home side's defensive desperation as Südtirol continued to press.”
Bari 1908
Südtirol
Südtirol controlled the majority of this Serie B encounter, holding 52% possession and generating a staggering 79 dangerous attacks compared to Bari's 29, yet their inability to convert — missing their one big chance — summed up a frustrating night for the visitors. Bari were largely on the back foot throughout, managing only eight shots and relying heavily on Michele Cerofolini between the posts to preserve parity, with the goalkeeper making four stops to keep his side level. The match descended into a fractious second half, with five yellow cards handed out after the break — including a booking for Cerofolini himself for time-wasting at 57 minutes, a telling sign of Bari's survival instincts. For both sides, a point does little to ignite either campaign; Südtirol will rue their profligacy while Bari will take the draw given how stretched they were for long periods.
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Nicola Bellomo is substituted off for Emanuele Rao.
Domen Crnigoj comes on for Emanuele Pecorino.
Fabian Tait comes on for Simone Tronchin.
Karim Zedadka comes on for Simone Davi.
Marvin Cuni takes a shot with his right foot, but it's saved.
Raphael Odogwu replaces Silvio Merkaj.
Giacomo De Pieri comes on for Giulio Maggiore.
Marvin Cuni is on, and Gabriele Moncini is off.
Gabriele Moncini attempts a header but misses the shot.
Kevin PiscopoYellow CardKevin Piscopo receives a yellow card.
Gabriele Moncini attempts a header but misses the shot.
Emanuele Pecorino takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
Jacopo Martini comes on for Marco Frigerio.
Matthias Braunoder comes on for Tomas Esteves.
Federico Artioli comes on for Riccardo Pagano.
Daniele Casiraghi's left-footed shot is blocked.
Daniele Casiraghi takes a shot with his right foot, but it's saved.
Silvio MerkajYellow CardSilvio Merkaj receives a yellow card.
Marco Frigerio attempts a header but misses the shot.
Emanuele Rao takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Simone Davi takes a left-footed shot but misses.
The first half ends with a score of 0-0.
Riccardo PaganoRiccardo Pagano takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Daniele Casiraghi takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Salvatore Molina takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Silvio Merkaj's right-footed shot is blocked.
Gabriele Moncini takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Marco Frigerio attempts a header but misses the shot.
Marco Frigerio takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Emanuele Rao takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Giulio Maggiore's left-footed shot is saved.
Kevin Piscopo takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Salvatore Molina takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Emanuele Pecorino takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Hamza El Kaouakibi takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
With just one point separating 16th-placed Südtirol from 17th-placed Bari, Friday night's clash at the Stadio San Nicola is a genuine six-pointer in the fight to avoid Serie B relegation. Both sides arrive in shaky form, making this a nerve-shredding encounter where every moment could prove decisive for survival.
