Match report

Sudtirol Stuns Bari 2-1 in Serie B Clash

Bari
Bari
1–2
FT
Sudtirol
Sudtirol
Feb 15, 2026

Sudtirol secured a surprising 2-1 win over Bari in the Serie B clash. The visitors took an early lead through S. Merkaj's goal and despite conceding an own goal, Federico Davi sealed victory for Sudtirol with a late strike.

Key Facts

  • • Sudtirol defeated Bari 2-1 in Serie B.
  • • S. Merkaj scored the opening goal at minute 48.
  • • M. Mane conceded an own goal for Sudtirol at minute 75.
  • • E. Rao equalized for Bari from A. Cistana's assist at minute 80.
  • • Federico Davi substituted in and sealed victory for Sudtirol.

Lineups

Bari

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 31 M. Cerofolini (G)
  • 51 A. Cistana (D)
  • 26 C. Odenthal (D)
  • 13 V. Mantovani (D)
  • 30 M. Mane
  • 66 D. Traore (M)
  • 27 M. Braunoder (M)
  • 93 M. Dorval (M)
  • 20 N. Cavuoti (F)
  • 28 K. Piscopo (F)
  • 90 M. Cuni (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. Pissardo
  • 25 R. Pucino
  • 37 G. Stabile
  • 19 T. Esteves
  • 80 F. Artioli
  • 10 N. Bellomo
  • 3 R. Burgio
  • 18 G. Maggiore
  • 8 R. Pagano
  • 9 C. Gytkjaer
  • 11 G. Moncini
  • 17 E. Rao

Sudtirol

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 31 M. Adamonis (G)
  • 94 H. El Kaouakibi (D)
  • 28 R. Kofler (D)
  • 34 F. Veseli (D)
  • 79 S. Molina (M)
  • 89 D. Crnigoj (M)
  • 18 S. Tronchin (M)
  • 17 D. Casiraghi (M)
  • 24 S. Davi (M)
  • 99 S. Verdi (F)
  • 9 E. Pecorino (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 D. Borra
  • 22 A. Cragno
  • 3 F. Bordon
  • 23 F. Davi
  • 4 D. Mancini
  • 13 C. Sabatini
  • 46 D. Brik
  • 26 M. R. Frigerio
  • 21 F. Tait
  • 7 K. Zedadka
  • 33 S. Merkaj
  • 11 R. Tonin

Timeline

  1. Sudtirol
    13' Sudtirol Card · Yellow Card
    S. Verdi

    Foul

  2. Sudtirol
    15' Sudtirol Card · Yellow Card
    R. Kofler

    Foul

  3. Sudtirol
    46' Sudtirol subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Crnigoj · On: Fabian Tait
  4. Sudtirol
    46' Sudtirol subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Verdi · On: S. Merkaj
  5. Sudtirol
    48' Sudtirol Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Merkaj
  6. Sudtirol
    57' Sudtirol subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Tronchin · On: M. R. Frigerio
  7. Sudtirol
    60' Sudtirol Card · Yellow Card
    S. Molina

    Foul

  8. Bari
    69' Bari subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Traore · On: F. Artioli
  9. Sudtirol
    69' Sudtirol subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Molina · On: Federico Davi
  10. Sudtirol
    75' Sudtirol Goal · Own Goal
    M. Mane
  11. Bari
    79' Bari subst · Substitution 5
    Off: N. Cavuoti · On: T. Esteves
  12. Bari
    80' Bari Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Rao · Assist: A. Cistana
  13. Sudtirol
    81' Sudtirol subst · Substitution 5
    Off: E. Pecorino · On: R. Tonin

Match Stats

Stat Bari Sudtirol
Fouls 12 17
Pass Accuracy 75% 68%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 18
Corners 3 5
Total Passes 411 346
Yellow Cards 0 3
Blocked Shots 7 8
Shots on Target 1 5
xG 0.54 2.37
Shots off Target 4 5
Possession 54% 46%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 310 237
Shots Inside Box 5 13
Saves 4 0
Shots Outside Box 7 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Sudtirol took an early lead through S. Merkaj's goal, putting pressure on Bari to react.
  • ▸ M. Mane's own goal at minute 75 leveled the game and renewed hope for Bari.
  • ▸ E. Rao equalized shortly after but Federico Davi's late appearance proved crucial in securing Sudtirol's victory.