Match report

Sudtirol Defeats Catanzaro 2-1 in Thrilling Serie B Clash

Sudtirol
Sudtirol
2–1
FT
Catanzaro
Catanzaro
Jan 31, 2026

Sudtirol emerged victorious against Catanzaro in their latest Serie B fixture. The match saw an intense start, with both teams scoring within the first six minutes. Goals from K. Zedadka for Sudtirol and Filippo Pittarello for Catanzaro set a fast pace early on. Despite equalizing quickly, Catanzaro struggled to maintain momentum as Sudtirol's S. Merkaj added another goal in the 21st minute, sealing their victory.

Key Facts

  • • Sudtirol scored first through K. Zedadka at 3 minutes.
  • • Catanzaro equalized with Filippo Pittarello's goal at 6 minutes.
  • • S. Merkaj put Sudtirol ahead in the 21st minute.
  • • Sudtirol made multiple substitutions, including Marius Adamonis and S. Molina.
  • • Several yellow cards were issued to players from both teams.

Lineups

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)
  • 21 F. Tait (M)
  • 18 S. Tronchin (M)
  • 17 D. Casiraghi (M)
  • 7 K. Zedadka (M)
  • 33 S. Merkaj (F)
  • 9 E. Pecorino (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 G. Poluzzi
  • 62 D. Theiner
  • 3 F. Bordon
  • 4 D. Mancini
  • 13 C. Sabatini
  • 23 F. Davi
  • 24 S. Davi
  • 26 M. R. Frigerio
  • 46 D. Brik
  • 89 D. Crnigoj
  • 90 R. Odogwu
  • 99 S. Verdi

Catanzaro

Formation: 3-5-1-1

Starting XI

  • 22 M. Pigliacelli (G)
  • 84 T. Cassandro (D)
  • 4 Matias Antonini (D)
  • 23 N. Brighenti (D)
  • 27 C. Favasuli (M)
  • 14 M. Liberali (M)
  • 10 J. Petriccione (M)
  • 20 S. Pontisso (M)
  • 77 M. D'Alessandro (M)
  • 9 P. Iemmello (F)
  • 8 F. Pittarello (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 C. Marietta
  • 5 E. Bashi
  • 62 R. Frosinini
  • 26 B. Verrengia
  • 2 G. Esteves
  • 98 D. Buglio
  • 21 M. Pompetti
  • 32 F. Rispoli
  • 30 G. Alesi
  • 19 P. Nuamah
  • 94 F. Di Francesco
  • 7 L. Pandolfi

Timeline

  1. Sudtirol
    3' Sudtirol Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Zedadka
  2. Catanzaro
    6' Catanzaro Goal · Normal Goal
    Filippo Pittarello · Assist: M. Liberali
  3. Sudtirol
    14' Sudtirol Card · Yellow Card
    Fabian Tait

    Foul

  4. Sudtirol
    21' Sudtirol Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Merkaj
  5. Catanzaro
    45'+1 Catanzaro Card · Yellow Card
    J. Petriccione

    Foul

  6. Sudtirol
    55' Sudtirol Card · Yellow Card
    S. Tronchin

    Foul

  7. Sudtirol
    58' Sudtirol subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Fabian Tait · On: M. R. Frigerio
  8. Sudtirol
    59' Sudtirol subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Tronchin · On: D. Crnigoj
  9. Catanzaro
    64' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Nicolò Brighenti · On: R. Frosinini
  10. Catanzaro
    64' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. D'Alessandro · On: F. Di Francesco
  11. Catanzaro
    74' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Pontisso · On: M. Pompetti
  12. Catanzaro
    74' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Liberali · On: L. Pandolfi
  13. Sudtirol
    78' Sudtirol Card · Yellow Card
    Marius Adamonis

    Time wasting

  14. Sudtirol
    84' Sudtirol subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Molina · On: Federico Davi
  15. Catanzaro
    85' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 5
    Off: P. Iemmello · On: P. Nuamah
  16. Sudtirol
    90'+5 Sudtirol Card · Yellow Card
    K. Zedadka

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Sudtirol Catanzaro
Fouls 15 9
Pass Accuracy 65% 85%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 21
Corners 2 3
Total Passes 249 490
Yellow Cards 4 1
Blocked Shots 1 6
Shots on Target 4 7
xG 0.81 2.33
Shots off Target 3 8
Possession 34% 66%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 163 417
Shots Inside Box 6 16
Saves 5 2
Shots Outside Box 2 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by K. Zedadka set a fast pace for Sudtirol.
  • ▸ Sudtirol's second goal by S. Merkaj shifted momentum decisively in their favor, despite Catanzaro's early response.