Squai In Saor Fall To 4-2 Defeat Against I Frari In Venezia

Squai in Saor faced off against I Frari in a six-a-side league neutral match at Venezia on 8 November 2025, kicking off promptly at 12:00pm. The contest lasted 50 minutes plus added time, with I Frari emerging victorious by four goals to two in a game marked by defensive errors and spirited attacking play.

Squai in Saor lined up in a 2-2-1 formation, deploying two central defenders, two central midfielders, and a lone striker. Sulayman Ceesay took his place between the sticks as goalkeeper. The defensive duo consisted of Francesco Currò and Pa-Malick Badjie, tasked with protecting the goal and breaking up opposition attacks. In midfield, Leonardo Gusella and Parsa Safaei-Dehnavi were expected to control the centre of the park, linking defence and attack. Up front, Sofia Dalla-Vecchia led the line as the sole striker, charged with spearheading offensive moves and finishing chances. On the bench, the substitutes available were Alessio Pau, Giansilvio Massocchi, and Davide Doria.

The match began with early attempts from Squai in Saor, as Sofia Dalla-Vecchia tested the opposition goalkeeper in the fourth minute, only to see her effort saved. Leonardo Gusella followed up with two attempts in quick succession, one rattling the crossbar and the other comfortably saved. Sulayman Ceesay was called into action early as well, producing a full-stretch save in the seventh minute to keep the scoreline level.

Squai in Saor’s first substitution came in the tenth minute when Alessio Pau replaced the injured Sofia Dalla-Vecchia. Despite this setback, Sofia briefly returned to the pitch to attempt a shot that struck the crossbar. However, the momentum swung sharply against Squai in Saor when I Frari capitalised on a defensive mistake to open the scoring in the 11th minute with a right-footed finish.

Alessio Pau nearly levelled the scores immediately after, hitting the post in the 12th minute. Ceesay remained alert, diving at the feet of attackers to deny further chances. The defensive frailties of Squai in Saor were exposed again in the 16th minute when Francesco Currò committed a charging foul, though no penalty was awarded. Currò was then substituted for Giansilvio Massocchi in a tactical change, but not before receiving a yellow card for a bad tackle.

The situation worsened when Pa-Malick Badjie conceded a penalty for a high tackle in the 17th minute, which I Frari converted with another right-footed strike following a defensive error. Squai in Saor responded swiftly with a goal of their own as Giansilvio Massocchi scored from long range, assisted by a precise long pass from Parsa Safaei-Dehnavi, narrowing the deficit to 2-1.

Tactical adjustments continued as Davide Doria replaced Pa-Malick Badjie in the 20th minute. Alessio Pau remained a threat, hitting the crossbar again in the 22nd minute before being substituted back off for Badjie shortly after. Ceesay’s goalkeeping heroics continued with an interception in the 23rd minute, but the defensive woes persisted as I Frari scored a third goal in the 24th minute, again capitalising on a defensive mistake.

The half closed with Squai in Saor pressing for an equaliser, with Massocchi hitting the post at the 25th minute. However, tensions boiled over as Massocchi received a yellow card for offensive language and gestures, which escalated to a red card moments later, reducing Squai in Saor to five men. This forced another tactical substitution, with Alessio Pau returning for Davide Doria.

Despite being a man down, Squai in Saor continued to create chances. Leonardo Gusella was unlucky to hit the post twice in quick succession, while Ceesay made several crucial saves, including point-blank reactions and full-stretch dives. Sofia Dalla-Vecchia also tested the goalkeeper late in the half, only to be denied.

In the 44th minute, Parsa Safaei-Dehnavi was replaced by Sofia Dalla-Vecchia in a tactical move to bolster the attack. However, I Frari extended their lead with a tap-in goal in the 45th minute, again exploiting defensive lapses.

Shortly after, Davide Doria was brought on to replace an own goal by an I Frari player, as Squai in Saor found themselves short of players. Doria’s first attempt was high, but Ceesay remained vigilant with another dive at the feet of an attacker.

Squai in Saor managed to pull a goal back in the 48th minute when Alessio Pau scored from close range outside the area, assisted by a long pass from Doria. Pau nearly added another in the 49th minute, hitting the crossbar, while Ceesay made a comfortable catch to maintain the scoreline.

The final moments saw Sofia Dalla-Vecchia attempt a late effort, which was saved, as Squai in Saor’s spirited fightback fell short. The match ended 4-2 in favour of I Frari, with Squai in Saor’s defensive errors proving costly despite some excellent goalkeeping and attacking endeavour.