Match report

Padova and Sudtirol Draw Even in Serie B Clash

Padova
Padova
1–1
FT
Sudtirol
Sudtirol
Nov 1, 2025

Padova held off Sudtirol to secure a hard-fought 1-1 draw in their Serie B encounter. Despite early pressure from Sudtirol, led by S. Merkaj's goal, Padova managed an equalizer through M. Bortolussi's penalty kick in the second half, ensuring both teams left with a point.

Key Facts

  • • Sudtirol took the lead through S. Merkaj at 43 minutes.
  • • Merkaj assisted by S. Molina for the opening goal.
  • • Padova leveled the score with a penalty kick from M. Bortolussi at 85 minutes.
  • • Both teams saw multiple yellow cards, including Antonio Barreca and Alessandro Capelli of Padova.

Lineups

Padova

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 22 A. Sorrentino (G)
  • 72 C. Faedo (D)
  • 32 F. Sgarbi (D)
  • 55 L. Villa (D)
  • 17 A. Capelli (M)
  • 8 P. Fusi (M)
  • 44 J. Harder (M)
  • 7 K. Varas (M)
  • 3 A. Barreca (M)
  • 15 K. Lasagna (F)
  • 92 C. Buonaiuto (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 L. Mouquet
  • 14 M. Fortin
  • 4 F. Belli
  • 5 M. Perrotta
  • 6 L. Crisetig
  • 11 A. Seghetti
  • 18 P. Ghiglione
  • 20 M. Bortolussi
  • 23 L. Di Maggio
  • 30 G. Favale
  • 33 D. Baselli
  • 58 C. Pastina

Sudtirol

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 31 M. Adamonis (G)
  • 28 R. Kofler (D)
  • 5 A. Masiello (D)
  • 34 F. Veseli (D)
  • 79 S. Molina (M)
  • 21 F. Tait (M)
  • 18 S. Tronchin (M)
  • 6 J. Martini (M)
  • 24 S. Davi (M)
  • 33 S. Merkaj (F)
  • 90 R. Odogwu (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 G. Poluzzi
  • 3 F. Bordon
  • 4 D. Mancini
  • 7 K. Zedadka
  • 8 A. Mallamo
  • 9 E. Pecorino
  • 11 J. Italeng
  • 13 C. Sabatini
  • 14 M. Coulibaly
  • 17 D. Casiraghi
  • 23 F. Davi
  • 46 D. Brik

Timeline

  1. Sudtirol
    43' Sudtirol Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Merkaj · Assist: S. Molina
  2. Sudtirol
    46' Sudtirol subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Andrea Masiello · On: Federico Davi
  3. Padova
    55' Padova subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Varas · On: M. Bortolussi
  4. Padova
    57' Padova Card · Yellow Card
    Antonio Barreca

    Foul

  5. Padova
    61' Padova Card · Yellow Card
    Alessandro Capelli

    Foul

  6. Sudtirol
    65' Sudtirol Card · Yellow Card
    Federico Davi

    Foul

  7. Padova
    66' Padova subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Lasagna · On: A. Seghetti
  8. Padova
    66' Padova subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Faedo · On: P. Ghiglione
  9. Padova
    66' Padova subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Buonaiuto · On: L. Di Maggio
  10. Sudtirol
    68' Sudtirol subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Fabian Tait · On: K. Zedadka
  11. Padova
    77' Padova Card · Yellow Card
    L. Di Maggio

    Foul

  12. Padova
    77' Padova subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Unknown player · On: G. Favale
  13. Sudtirol
    78' Sudtirol subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Frédéric Veseli · On: D. Mancini
  14. Sudtirol
    79' Sudtirol subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Odogwu · On: E. Pecorino
  15. Sudtirol
    81' Sudtirol Card · Yellow Card
    D. Mancini

    Foul

  16. Padova
    83' Padova Var · Penalty confirmed
    Filippo Sgarbi
  17. Sudtirol
    84' Sudtirol Card · Yellow Card
    S. Molina

    Argument

  18. Padova
    85' Padova Goal · Penalty
    M. Bortolussi
  19. Padova
    90'+1 Padova Card · Yellow Card
    J. Harder

    Foul

  20. Sudtirol
    90' Sudtirol subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Merkaj · On: F. Bordon

Match Stats

Stat Padova Sudtirol
Fouls 12 18
Pass Accuracy 77% 71%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 14
Corners 1 8
Total Passes 483 326
Yellow Cards 4 3
Blocked Shots 6 5
Shots on Target 2 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 4
Possession 58% 42%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 372 232
Shots Inside Box 4 9
Saves 4 0
Shots Outside Box 7 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match shifted in favor of Sudtirol when S. Merkaj scored the opening goal at 43 minutes.
  • ▸ Padova equalized with a penalty kick by M. Bortolussi, reversing momentum and securing the draw.