Match report
Avellino Defeats Sudtirol 3-2 in Thrilling Serie B Clash
Avellino
3–2
FT
Sudtirol
Mar 18, 2026
Avellino secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Sudtirol in a back-and-forth Serie B encounter. Francesco Patierno opened the scoring in the 24th minute, followed by Michele Besaggio and A. Izzo adding to the lead. Despite D. Casiraghi's penalty and E. Pecorino's goal for Sudtirol, Avellino held on for the win.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Avellino 3–2 Sudtirol
- • Francesco Patierno scored the first goal for Avellino in the 24th minute
- • D. Casiraghi equalized for Sudtirol with a penalty in the 52nd minute
- • A. Izzo scored the decisive goal for Avellino in the 80th minute
- • Sudtirol had multiple yellow cards, including Hamza El Kaouakibi and E. Pecorino
Lineups
Avellino
Formation: 4-3-1-2
Starting XI
- 30 G. Daffara (G)
- 29 T. Cancellotti (D)
- 44 L. Simic (D)
- 4 A. Izzo (D)
- 63 A. Fontanarosa (D)
- 24 D. Sounas (M)
- 6 L. Palmiero (M)
- 39 M. Besaggio (M)
- 20 M. Palumbo (M)
- 9 C. Patierno (F)
- 14 T. Biasci (F)
Substitutes
- 1 A. Iannarilli
- 10 R. Russo
- 18 L. Sgarbi
- 2 F. Missori
- 27 A. Le Borgne
- 21 M. Armellino
- 7 G. Tutino
- 94 R. Insigne
- 3 M. Sala
- 56 P. Enrici
- 16 J. Kumi
- 78 A. Milani
Sudtirol
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 31 M. Adamonis (G)
- 34 F. Veseli (D)
- 3 F. Bordon
- 5 A. Masiello (D)
- 94 H. El Kaouakibi (M)
- 18 S. Tronchin (M)
- 89 D. Crnigoj (M)
- 26 M. R. Frigerio (M)
- 23 F. Davi (M)
- 33 S. Merkaj (F)
- 11 R. Tonin (F)
Substitutes
- 62 D. Theiner
- 1 D. Borra
- 9 E. Pecorino
- 6 J. Martini
- 46 D. Brik
- 99 S. Verdi
- 17 D. Casiraghi
- 28 R. Kofler
- 13 C. Sabatini
- 4 D. Mancini
Timeline
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1' Sudtirol Card · Yellow CardFilipe BordonFoul
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24' Avellino Goal · Normal GoalFrancesco Patierno · Assist: Tommaso Biasci -
32' Sudtirol Card · Yellow CardMarius AdamonisArgument
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46' Avellino Card · Yellow CardT. CancellottiHandball
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46' Sudtirol subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Tonin · On: E. Pecorino -
46' Sudtirol subst · Substitution 2Off: F. Bordon · On: D. Casiraghi -
47' Sudtirol Card · Yellow CardHamza El KaouakibiArgument
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50' Sudtirol Var · Penalty confirmedD. Casiraghi -
52' Avellino Card · Yellow CardLorenco ŠimićArgument
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52' Sudtirol Goal · PenaltyD. Casiraghi -
56' Avellino Card · Yellow CardFrancesco PatiernoFoul
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58' Avellino Card · Yellow CardL. PalmieroHandball
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62' Sudtirol Card · Yellow CardE. PecorinoFoul
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71' Sudtirol subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Crnigoj · On: J. Martini -
72' Avellino Goal · Normal GoalMichele Besaggio · Assist: Francesco Patierno -
73' Sudtirol subst · Substitution 4Off: Andrea Masiello · On: D. Mancini -
75' Sudtirol Goal · Normal GoalE. Pecorino · Assist: D. Casiraghi -
77' Avellino subst · Substitution 1Off: Francesco Patierno · On: R. Russo -
80' Sudtirol Card · Yellow CardFrédéric VeseliArgument
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80' Avellino Goal · Normal GoalA. Izzo · Assist: Lorenco Šimić -
82' Avellino subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Palumbo · On: Andrea Le Borgne -
82' Avellino subst · Substitution 3Off: Tommaso Biasci · On: G. Tutino -
84' Sudtirol subst · Substitution 5Off: M. R. Frigerio · On: S. Verdi -
90'+3 Avellino subst · Substitution 4Off: Michele Besaggio · On: M. Armellino -
90'+5 Sudtirol Card · Yellow CardS. TronchinFoul
Match Stats
| Stat | Avellino | Sudtirol |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 14 | 28 |
| Pass Accuracy | 72% | 62% |
| Offsides | 2 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 8 | 10 |
| Corners | 2 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 370 | 268 |
| Yellow Cards | 5 | 6 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 3 |
| xG | 2.06 | 1.39 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 5 |
| Possession | 57% | 43% |
| Goals Prevented | -1 | -1 |
| Accurate Passes | 267 | 166 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 6 |
| Saves | 1 | 0 |
| Shots Outside Box | 1 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Francesco Patierno's early goal in the 24th minute gave Avellino a crucial early lead
- ▸ Sudtirol's penalty in the 52nd minute by D. Casiraghi leveled the match, but Avellino responded with two more goals to secure the win