Squai In Saor Edge Thrilling 6-4 Win Over Castellani In Venezia

Squai in Saor hosted Castellani at Venezia on 25 October 2025, with kick-off at 1:00pm in a fast-paced 6-a-side league neutral match lasting 50 minutes plus injury time. The encounter ended in a high-scoring 6-4 victory for Squai in Saor, showcasing an intense battle filled with attacking flair and defensive lapses.

Squai in Saor lined up in a 2-1-2 formation, deploying two central defenders, a single central midfielder, and two forwards positioned on the left and right flanks. Mustapha Colley guarded the goal, supported at the back by central defenders Giansilvio Massocchi and Arda Ipin. Nicolò Romei operated as the central midfielder, tasked with linking defence and attack, while Leonardo Gusella and Parsa Safaei-Dehnavi took up the left and right forward roles respectively, expected to spearhead offensive moves and create chances. The substitutes named were Davide Doria, Giovanni Brocco, and Pa-Malick Badjie.

The match began with early attempts from Squai in Saor’s midfield and forwards. At five minutes, Nicolò Romei tested the opposition keeper but was denied. Mustapha Colley was alert in goal, making crucial catches at six and seven minutes to keep the scoreline level. Defensive solidity was demonstrated by Arda Ipin at eight minutes, who intercepted a dangerous Castellani chance, preventing an early breakthrough.

Squai in Saor’s attacking intent was clear at eleven minutes when Leonardo Gusella struck the crossbar, closely followed by Parsa Safaei-Dehnavi hitting the post. However, the pressure paid off immediately as Gusella delivered a precise long pass to Safaei-Dehnavi, who finished from close range with his right foot to open the scoring in a well-worked team move. Gusella’s vision and passing were instrumental, creating multiple chances in quick succession.

Colley continued to impress with a vital dive at twelve minutes to deny Castellani. The game’s physicality surfaced at fourteen minutes when Giansilvio Massocchi was booked for a charge, though no penalty was awarded. Squai in Saor doubled their lead at fifteen minutes through Romei, who curled a left-footed shot from just outside the area following a cross from Gusella. This goal highlighted Romei’s midfield prowess and shooting ability.

A tactical substitution followed immediately, with Davide Doria replacing Parsa Safaei-Dehnavi to inject fresh legs. Gusella remained the creative fulcrum, delivering a slide rule pass that set up Doria for a saved attempt at sixteen minutes. Doria quickly made amends by assisting Massocchi’s long-range strike at seventeen minutes, which found the net via a precise right-footed finish. Romei came close again at the same minute, hitting the crossbar.

The defensive discipline wavered slightly as Arda Ipin was cautioned for obstruction at twenty minutes. Romei struck again at twenty-two minutes, scoring from outside the area after another incisive long pass from Gusella, who continued to carve open the opposition defence. However, the midfielder’s frustration boiled over at twenty-three minutes, earning a yellow card for offensive language or gestures.

Castellani responded swiftly, scoring a solo goal at twenty-four minutes with a right-footed finish following a goalkeeping misjudgement by Colley. The visitors capitalised further at twenty-five minutes, netting a tap-in after a misplaced pass from Ipin, reducing the deficit to 4-2. The first half concluded with Squai in Saor’s lead under threat.

At half-time, tactical changes saw Giovanni Brocco replace goalkeeper Mustapha Colley, while Colley switched positions with Arda Ipin, indicating a strategic reshuffle. Despite these adjustments, Castellani struck again at twenty-eight minutes with another tap-in, heating up the match at 4-3. Brocco was booked at thirty minutes for a deliberate handball, adding to the tension.

Squai in Saor made another tactical substitution at thirty-two minutes, bringing on Pa-Malick Badjie for Davide Doria to bolster their attacking options. Castellani continued to press and scored a further tap-in at thirty-six minutes.

The home side responded emphatically in the closing stages. At forty-two minutes, Leonardo Gusella scored from outside the area, assisted by Massocchi’s long pass, restoring parity. Then, at forty-eight minutes, Badjie netted a decisive goal from outside the area, again set up by Gusella’s long pass, putting Squai in Saor ahead 6-4. Gusella’s creativity and vision were pivotal throughout, consistently creating chances and providing assists.

The referee, Non Fischia, officiated with authority and precision, earning high praise for his performance in a match that demanded close attention to detail.

Nicolò Romei was named player of the match for his influential midfield display, scoring twice and driving his team forward despite disciplinary issues. Squai in Saor’s resilience and attacking verve ultimately secured a memorable victory in this thrilling encounter against Castellani.