Match report

Sudtirol Defeats Padova 3-0 in Serie B

Sudtirol
Sudtirol
3–0
FT
Padova
Padova
Jan 25, 2026

Sudtirol demonstrated impressive form as they defeated visiting Padova 3-0 in a crucial Serie B match. Goals by S. Merkaj, E. Pecorino, and D. Casiraghi ensured a comfortable win for Sudtirol while Padova struggled to find their rhythm.

Key Facts

  • • Sudtirol defeated Padova 3-0 in Serie B.
  • • Goals scored by S. Merkaj (27'), E. Pecorino (38'), and D. Casiraghi (penalty, 90').
  • • L. Villa received a yellow card for Padova at 26'.
  • • R. Kofler and K. Zedadka of Sudtirol were also shown yellow cards.
  • • Padova made several substitutions to counter Sudtirol's lead.

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
  • 3 F. Bordon
  • 23 F. Davi
  • 24 S. Davi
  • 4 D. Mancini
  • 13 C. Sabatini
  • 46 D. Brik
  • 26 M. R. Frigerio
  • 8 A. Mallamo
  • 99 S. Verdi
  • 89 D. Crnigoj
  • 90 R. Odogwu

Padova

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 22 A. Sorrentino (G)
  • 55 L. Villa (D)
  • 32 F. Sgarbi (D)
  • 5 M. Perrotta (D)
  • 44 J. Harder (M)
  • 17 A. Capelli (M)
  • 8 P. Fusi (M)
  • 7 K. Varas (M)
  • 3 A. Barreca (M)
  • 15 K. Lasagna (F)
  • 20 M. Bortolussi (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 M. Fortin
  • 4 F. Belli
  • 72 C. Faedo
  • 11 A. Seghetti
  • 18 P. Ghiglione
  • 23 L. Di Maggio
  • 30 G. Favale
  • 33 D. Baselli
  • 41 J. Silva
  • 58 C. Pastina
  • 6 L. Crisetig
  • 92 C. Buonaiuto

Timeline

  1. Padova
    26' Padova Card · Yellow Card
    L. Villa

    Foul

  2. Sudtirol
    27' Sudtirol Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Merkaj · Assist: S. Molina
  3. Sudtirol
    38' Sudtirol Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Pecorino · Assist: Hamza El Kaouakibi
  4. Padova
    46' Padova subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Villa · On: J. Silva
  5. Sudtirol
    60' Sudtirol Card · Yellow Card
    R. Kofler

    Foul

  6. Padova
    61' Padova subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Lasagna · On: A. Seghetti
  7. Padova
    61' Padova subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Harder · On: C. Buonaiuto
  8. Sudtirol
    64' Sudtirol Card · Yellow Card
    K. Zedadka

    Foul

  9. Sudtirol
    65' Sudtirol subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Zedadka · On: S. Davi
  10. Sudtirol
    65' Sudtirol subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Fabian Tait · On: M. R. Frigerio
  11. Sudtirol
    76' Sudtirol subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Tronchin · On: D. Crnigoj
  12. Sudtirol
    76' Sudtirol subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Pecorino · On: R. Odogwu
  13. Padova
    77' Padova subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Antonio Barreca · On: Daniele Baselli
  14. Sudtirol
    86' Sudtirol subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Molina · On: Federico Davi
  15. Sudtirol
    87' Sudtirol Card · Yellow Card
    M. R. Frigerio

    Foul

  16. Sudtirol
    90' Sudtirol Goal · Penalty
    D. Casiraghi

Match Stats

Stat Sudtirol Padova
Fouls 10 17
Pass Accuracy 68% 74%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 22 13
Corners 5 3
Total Passes 388 431
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 7 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 11 7
Possession 48% 52%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 265 319
Shots Inside Box 16 10
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 6 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Sudtirol took the lead with S. Merkaj scoring in the 27th minute, capitalizing on a Padova foul.
  • ▸ E. Pecorino doubled Sudtirol's advantage just before halftime by converting a pass from Hamza El Kaouakibi.