Squai In Saor Narrowly Defeated By Peoci In Six-A-Side Thriller

Squai in Saor hosted Peoci at Venezia on 31 January 2026 in a league six-a-side encounter that kicked off at 12:20pm. The match lasted 50 minutes plus injury time and ended in a 3-2 defeat for the home side. Despite a spirited performance, Squai in Saor were edged out by Peoci in a tightly contested game.

Squai in Saor lined up in a 1-1-3 formation, a setup that placed emphasis on a solid defensive base with one goalkeeper and one central defender, supported by a central midfielder who was expected to link defence and attack. The forward line consisted of three players: a left forward, a right forward, and a central striker, designed to provide width and penetration in the attacking third. Sebastiano Conte took his place between the sticks as goalkeeper, with Arda Ipin anchoring the defence centrally. Nicolò Romei operated in midfield, tasked with both defensive duties and creative distribution. Upfront, Leonardo Gusella occupied the left forward role, Giansilvio Massocchi played on the right, and Davide Doria led the line as the striker. No substitutes were named for Squai in Saor.

The match burst into life early on with both sides trading blows. Peoci opened the scoring in the 9th minute with a right-footed finish that broke the deadlock. Squai in Saor responded instantly as Giansilvio Massocchi levelled the scores at the same minute, showcasing the attacking threat from the right forward position. Just a minute later, Nicolò Romei fired a stunning long-range strike with his left foot to put Squai in Saor ahead, demonstrating his ability to influence the game from midfield.

The first half continued at a high tempo, with both teams probing for openings until the referee, Non Fischia, brought play to a halt at the 25-minute mark for half-time.

The second half saw the momentum shift as Peoci found an equaliser through an own goal in the 38th minute, a cruel twist for Squai in Saor that levelled the contest once more. The match grew increasingly physical, with Peoci receiving a yellow card in the 42nd minute for a bad tackle. Despite this, Peoci capitalised on a defensive error shortly after, scoring with a right-footed finish to take the lead for the first time in the match.

Discipline became a decisive factor late on as Peoci were shown a second yellow card in the 47th minute for persistent infringements, which was immediately followed by a red card, reducing them to five men. Despite being a player down, Peoci held on to their slender advantage until the final whistle.

Squai in Saor fought valiantly but were unable to find an equaliser in the closing stages, leaving them to rue missed opportunities in a match that promised so much. The encounter was marked by quick goals, tactical battles in the midfield, and a dramatic conclusion influenced by both skill and discipline.