BOLZANO – The long-awaited turning point on the road does not reach Mantua, which actually avoids defeat against former bottom team Sudtirol in the final (and with the thrill). Bolzanini immediately took the lead with Merkaj, who capitalized on a nice goal from Odogwu in the 4th minute too cut through the Mantua defense.Possanzini’s team grows as the minutes go by and in the 42nd minute they find a deserved equalizer with Galuppini, who did well to capitalize on a tower from Mensah. In the second half the red and whites start to create the play again and see first a penalty awarded and then VAR ruled out for a foul on Solini. But shortly afterwards Castori gets the right change and the new Rover puts his team back in front with a brilliant play that ends with a winning cross, again prompted by a pass from Odogwu (this time with a header). we had to wait until the 90th minute for the equalizer,when Cosso had no doubts due to a rotten intervention by davi in the area on fedel,who in this case aimed at the spot without hesitation. From 11 meters Aramu saved his shot by Poluzzi, but on the rebound the playmaker scored the long-awaited 2-2, for the first goal of the season.
THE SECOND HALF
97′ finished! 2-2 between sudtirol and Mantua. The Virgilians avoid defeat in the final
90′ GOOOOOOL OF MANTOVA! ARAMU!!! The penalty is denied by Poluzzi, but the red and white midfielder scores with a
89′ Penalty to Mantua: fired by Dáví, who brings down Fedel. This time there is no doubt on Cosso and a point is on the horizon.
83′ Festa saves the Virgilian goal again on Casiraghi’s finish from a good position. Mantua who cannot keep his head out
82′ Festa meets Casiraghi with a whirlwind, advantage with a rebound from Praszelik’s free kick. The Virgilan goalkeeper also suffered a blow to his knee in the pit and remained on the ground
77′ Mantua isolated after the new leadership of Sudtirol, the Virgilians seem to have felt the pinch
70′ Possanzini tries to come back: Aramu and Fiori on the field for Artioli and Mancuso
69′ Festa saves from Odogwu’s header, inspired by a cross from Rover
63′ Sudtirol close: new entry Rover capitalizes on another pass from Odogwu, skips Cella and puts his team back in front
55′ Praszelik hits solini in the area: it’s a penalty for Mantua. But there is a VAR check. Cosso goes to review the action and overturns the decision
54′ Physical problems for new father davis Mensah: Debenedetti replaces him
53′ A poisonous left foot from Galuppini, Poluzzi refuses without some difficulty. It is a corner for the red and white
45′ Without injury time we return to the dressing rooms: the first half of Sudtirol-Mantua ends 1-1. After a arduous start for the Virgilians, merkaj giving South Tyrol the lead, the Virgilians deserved a lead with Galuppini 3 minutes before the break
42′ WALL OF MANTOVAAAAAAA!!!! GALUPPIN!!!! Cross into the center from the right: Mensah cuts to act as a buffer, Galuppini bursts in and scores behind Poluzzi
31′ A lightning shot from Artioli, a poisonous ball that forces Poluzzi to save for a corner
21′ Trimboli for Galuppini, Sudtirol solves it thanks to a rebound
19′ Mancuso to Mensah, ball to Galuppini who tries the finish. the Sudtirol defense takes refuge in a corner.
14′ Under constant pressure from sudtirol, Mantua struggled to find useful openings to manoeuvre
Goal 4′ for Sudtirol: Molina crosses into the middle, blocked by Odogwu, who hits the defense with a back heel and merkaj expects Festa to come out
SOUTH TYROL-MANTUA 2-2
rarely 4′ Merkaj, 42′ Galuppini, 63′ Rover, 90′ Aramu
SOUTH TYROL Poluzzi; Kofler, Pietraneli, Giorgini; Praszelik (91′ Martini), Casiraghi, Arrigoni (62′ Mallamo), Molina, Zedadka (70′ David); Odogwu (91′ Crespi), Merkaj (62′ Rover). Available: Drago, Theiner, Cagnano, Ceppitelli, Brik, Vimercati. All.: Beavers.
MANTUA Party; Maggioni (78′ Fedel),Solini,Cella,Bani; Trimboli,Artioli (70’ Aramu),Wieser (78′ Bragantini); Galuppini,Mensah (54′ Debenedetti),Mancuso (70′ Fiori). Available: Sonzogni, Botti, Redolfi, Brignani, Panizzi, Muroni, De Maio.All.: Possanzini.
CHARACTERISTIC Francesco Cosso from Reggio Calabria
NOTE Booked: Merkaj, Arrigoni, Trimboli, Artioli, Poluzzi. Corners 3-5. Recovery 0’+6′
What were the key moments that defined the match between Mantua and Sudtirol?
Time.news editor: Good morning, and thank you for joining us today. We have with us the esteemed football analyst Marco Bianchi to discuss the thrilling match between Mantua and Sudtirol. Marco, what an intense game it was!
Marco Bianchi: Good morning! Yes, it was quite an exciting match, filled with drama and emotional highs for both teams. The fans certainly got their money’s worth!
Time.news Editor: Absolutely! Let’s break it down. Sudtirol started strong with Merkaj scoring an early goal. How did that impact the flow of the game?
Marco Bianchi: sudtirol’s early goal really set the tone. It put pressure on Mantua right from the start, and they had to scramble defensively. However, it also ignited a fire in Mantua; they had to respond, and they did just that as the game progressed.
Time.news Editor: Right. Mantua managed to equalize just before halftime.How crucial was that goal by Galuppini?
Marco Bianchi: It was crucial. Equalizing just before the break not only boosted Mantua’s morale but also shifted the momentum. Galuppini’s goal was well-timed and showcased their resilience. It showed that they could compete, even when down.
Time.news Editor: In the second half, mantua had a rollercoaster of emotions with a penalty awarded, which was later ruled out by VAR.How do you think this influenced the players?
Marco Bianchi: That incident can be psychologically taxing. Initially, the players were likely filled with hope at the prospect of taking the lead. But after the VAR call, they had to regroup quickly to avoid letting frustration affect their performance. It’s a testament to their mental toughness that they managed to recover.
Time.news editor: And then there was the introduction of Rover, which made a notable impact. Could you elaborate on how his entry changed the dynamics of the game?
Marco Bianchi: Certainly. Rover provided a fresh spark to the Mantua attack. His ability to make clever runs and connect with Odogwu was pivotal. That goal that put Mantua ahead temporarily showcased his influence and agility. It was precisely the kind of change Mantua needed to infuse new life into their strategy.
Time.news Editor: Then we had that dramatic equalizer in the dying moments. How significant was Cosso’s goal for Mantua?
Marco Bianchi: extremely significant! That last-minute equalizer was not just a goal; it was a statement. It demonstrated Mantua’s spirit and determination to fight until the final whistle. Plus, it marked Aramu’s first goal of the season, which will undoubtedly boost his confidence going forward.
Time.news Editor: Looking ahead, what do you think this match signifies for both teams in terms of their season prospects?
Marco Bianchi: For Mantua, this match shows they can battle back from challenging situations, which is crucial for their confidence. For Sudtirol, while they’ll be disappointed to have dropped points, their strong start still reflects potential, and they’ll look to build on that as the season progresses. both teams have what it takes to make an impact in the league.
Time.news Editor: Marco, thank you for your insights today! it’s always a pleasure to have your expertise on our platform.
Marco Bianchi: Thank you for having me! It’s always great to discuss football and what it brings to the fans. Looking forward to the next matches!