Padua Dismantled as Bari Secures First Win in Dramatic Finale
Bari, Italy – A late surge propelled Bari to a 2-1 victory over Padua at the San Nicola stadium on Saturday, marking their first win of the Serie B season. The match, punctuated by a controversial red card and a decisive goal in the 39th minute of the second half, saw Bari overcome a first-half deficit and a ten-man Padua side.
The result provides a crucial boost for bari and head coach Michele Caserta after a challenging start to the campaign. Padua,despite a strong initial showing and a goal from Bortolussi,were ultimately undone by a penalty and a late goal,leaving them to regroup and address defensive vulnerabilities. The win lifts Bari off the bottom of the table, while Padua’s early season form faces scrutiny.
Padua initially took the lead just five minutes into the second half with a goal from Bortolussi. Though, the complexion of the match shifted dramatically in the 70th minute when Hair was shown a direct red card for a foul denying a clear goal-scoring opportunity, leading to a penalty successfully converted by Bari’s Moncini. Six minutes later, Cerri completed the turnaround, heading home a cross from Dorval to secure the victory for the hosts.
Bari’s starting eleven included Cerofolini in goal, a backline of Dickmann, Meroni, Nikolaou (replaced by Kassama in the 16th minute), and Burgio (substituted with Dorval at the start of the second half). The midfield comprised Pagano, Verth, and Castrovilli, while the attack featured Antonucci (later replaced by Cerri), Gytkjaer (substituted with Moncini at the start of the second half), and Rao (substituted with Pereiro in the 33rd minute).
Padua’s lineup featured Fortin in goal, a defense of Faedo (replaced by Buoniuto in the 41st minute), Sgarbi, and Perrotta. The midfield consisted of Hair,Fusi (substituted with maggio in the 36th minute),Crisetig (substituted with Harder in the 27th minute),Varas,and Barreca,with bortolussi (replaced by Ghiglione in the 27th minute) and lasagna leading the attack.
Bari-Padova 2-1
First Half: 0-0
Goals: Bortolussi (P) 5′ ST, Moncini (B) 26′ ST (penalty), cerri (B) 39′ ST
Referee: Manganiello of Pinerolo
Assistants: Yoshikawa-Fontani
Expulsion: Hair (Padua) 25′ ST (Direct Red)
Warnings: Rao (Bari), Castrovilli (Bari)
Attendance: 4,683 (paying), 5,134 (subscribers)
Shots on Goal: 5-7
Corner Kicks: 7-7
Offsides: 0-2
Throw-ins: 10-10
Added Time: 1′ PT, 4′ ST