No victory in Padua and no best fourth of the three groups. The objective on Venetian soil for Triestina was to bring home the three points precisely to be able to do so but three (usual) defensive lapses cost the defeat.
Padova scored first and last, in the middle Triestina had deluded themselves and in the end the big prize went to the team of the highly decorated Massimo Oddo. The first news reports were produced by the “Patavino” Bortolussi. In the 9th minute Cesena’s former top scorer from two years ago sent the ball wide of the post (with Matosevic giving the sensation of being there in any case). Then the striker dressed in white, beyond “there” decidedly imprecise in the 14th minute, concedes a similar encore in the 19th minute to then score the 1-0, which was also preceded by a goring from his teammates following a placed goal. (with slightly inaccurate aim). Veneto’s lead came in the 23rd minute after a corner was taken; a melee breaks out in the area and Bortolussi is the quickest to capitalize on the loose ball. The guests grow in the last quarter of an hour (the first half hour is subdued). In the 29th minute Germano serves Vertainen, whose attempt is deflected for a corner. Ten turns of the clock and Vallocchia misses the target. The 1-1 reached the 40th minute. Nice recovery by Minesso (ok on the day), who passes it to Vertainen who puts a right-footed shot into the top corner.
As for the second half, in the 2nd minute Vertainen quickly freed himself in the area and grazed the post. Alabarda put their noses ahead in the 10th minute thanks to the help of the newly substitute Redan (assist by Minesso after intercepting a strike from Celeghin). The 2-2 then comes in the 17th minute and is scored by a specialist in scoring on dead balls (even though this is only his third goal of the season). Belli’s free kick is dominated by central Faedo, who finds the right hole but was alone…. In the 21st minute Crescenzi tries and goalkeeper Matosevic blocks. The next breakthrough came in the 35th minute, when Dezi’s diagonal shot made it 3-2 (with the opponents claiming a foul on Pavlev, who appeared clear, when they were coming out before losing the ball). The continuation is managed by Padova.
Now the appointment is on May 7th at the Rocco stadium for the play-offs. The opponent’s name will emerge from these matches three days earlier. Atalanta-Trento, Legnago-Lumezzane and Giana Erminio-Pro Vercelli. Alabarda will play against the worst ranked of the three winners.
The scoreboard.
PADUA-TRIESTINA 3-2
SCOREERS: pt 23′ Bortolussi, 40′ Vertainen; st 10′ Redan, 17′ Faedo, 35′ Dezi.
PADOVA (4-3-3): Zanellati, Belli, Faedo, Perrotta, Villa, Cretella (13′ st Dezi), Crisetig, Bianchi (13′ st Varas, 32′ st Radrezza), Capelli, Palombi (13′ st Tordini ), Bortolussi (32′ st Zamparo). Donnarumma, Mangiaracina, Targa, Crescenzi are available. All.: Oddo
TRIESTINA (3-5-1-1): Matosevic, Ciofani, Rizzo, Anzolin, Germano, Vallocchia, Fofana (39′ st Lescano), Celeghin (31′ st Gunduz), Pavlev, Minesso (31′ st Jonsson), Vertainen (9′ st Redan). Diakite, Agostino, El Azrak, Correia, D’Urso, Ballarini, Petrasso, Crosara, Moretti are available. All.: Bordin
REFEREE: Giuseppe Maria Manzo from Torre Annunziata (assistants Davide Merciari from Rimini and Emanuele Fumarulo from Barletta, fourth official Alessandro Pizzi from Bergamo).
NOTES Pleasantly spring-like and warm day as it was sunny (beautiful blue sky). Spectators: 1,800 paying spectators and 2,449 season ticket holders. Varas and Bordin booked. Corners: 5-2. Injury minutes: 0′ and 4′.
