A victory that is worth double, both for the three points gained in one of the longest and most insidious away matches of the season, and for the message sent to the championship: Treviso does not give up its grip on the top. Gorini’s Biancocelesti conquered the Lahn sports field in Merano overcoming the aggressive Obermais with a score of 1-0thanks to Scotto’s decisive goal at the end of the first half.
With this success, Treviso rises to 31 points in the standings, taking advantage of the misstep of the second team, Cjalins Muzane, held at 2-2 by La Rocca Altavilla. The gap at the top thus widens to +6.
La sfida in Obermais, the longest trip of the year (over 200 km from Treviso), it was a dive into romantic football. The Lahn sports field, surrounded by greenery and surrounded by concrete steps, exuded a typically German atmosphere, accentuated by the rain that accompanied much of the match. A rainbow of colors on the steps formed by umbrellas forced one to strain one’s eyes, while the service of frankfurter sandwiches added a folkloristic touch to the experience.
In the stands, Italian and German languages mixed, with the warm support of the hosts, coming from the villa district of Merano, who encouraged the team with chants in the Teutonic language. The attachment to a team that represents a community of around 4 thousand inhabitants is demonstrated by the blue and white stickers that cover the neighborhood. To answer, there were around 150 Biancocelesti fanswho arrived from Treviso on board 12 minibuses to support the league leaders, filling the section of steps reserved for them.
Gorini opted for a slight turnover compared to the previous match against Luparense, changing four elements of the starting eleven. In defence, the return of Martinelli flanked by Fragnelli, while Beltrame (in the attacking midfield) and Scotto are back as forwards. Treviso immediately took control of the game, often establishing themselves in the opponent’s half of the pitch.
Before taking the lead, goalkeeper Tenderini effectively blocked two dangerous shots: a shot by Serena under the crossbar and a header by Beltrame. Obermais focused on competitive spirit, hard play and long counterattacks towards Brusco, without however worrying Vadjunec. The decisive moment came in the 38th minute: Gucher takes a corner from the right, the ball kicked with the right arrives in the small area where Salvi stands out and hits the post.
Scotto pounces on the rebound and scores from a few steps away. The Biancoceleste number 9 then ran across the pitch to celebrate under the section of the steps reserved for his fans. For Scotto it is the second consecutive goal, the eighth in the championship. In the second half, the rain allowed a respite, and Obermais tried to be more enterprising.
Despite that, Treviso proved capable of controlling the match. At the start of the second half, Beltrame made his mark with a left-footed shot that crossed the penalty area and ended just wide. The only real opportunity for the hosts came in the 69th minute with a throw-in by Stecher, followed by a header by De Biasi blocked without problems by Vajunec.
Treviso responded three minutes later with a free kick from Gucher for Martinelli’s head, which ended up just wide of the post. The end of the match saw the home team down to ten men due to Seaton’s expulsion for protests in the 83rd minute.
At the final whistle, the team celebrated the deserved victory with the fans who came from Trevisothanking them by throwing the shirts under the steps. A victory that strengthens Treviso’s leadership in an increasingly exciting championship.
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