Squai In Saor Fall To 2-1 Defeat Against Soci Di Casteo In Venice

Squai in Saor hosted Soci di Casteo at Venezia on 13 December 2025 in a 6-a-side league encounter that kicked off at 12:20pm. The match lasted 50 minutes plus injury time, with Soci di Casteo emerging victorious by 2-1 in a tightly contested affair. The referee for the day was Non Fischia, and a modest crowd of 50 witnessed the action.

Squai in Saor lined up in a 3-1-1 formation, deploying three defenders across the backline: Mustapha Colley on the right, Giansilvio Massocchi centrally, and Leonardo Gusella on the left. In front of them, Nicolò Romei operated as the central midfielder, tasked with linking defence and attack, while Davide Doria led the line as the lone striker. Bahadir Cetin guarded the goal. This setup was designed to provide defensive solidity with three at the back, while relying on Romei’s creativity and Doria’s finishing to spearhead offensive moves. Giovanni Brocco was named as the substitute.

The match began with an early tactical substitution as Giovanni Brocco replaced Davide Doria in the fifth minute, a move that suggested a shift in approach from Squai in Saor. Just two minutes later, the home side took the lead through Giansilvio Massocchi. Romei delivered a precise long pass from midfield, allowing Massocchi to strike from just outside the area with his right foot at close range, giving Squai in Saor an early advantage.

However, the tactical chess match continued as Davide Doria was reintroduced at the 11th minute, replacing Brocco once again. The game remained competitive, but Soci di Casteo found their equaliser in the 24th minute. Their goal came from close range, finished with the right foot, demonstrating their ability to penetrate the home defence effectively.

Half-time arrived at the 25-minute mark with the score level at 1-1. Immediately after the break, Squai in Saor made another tactical change, bringing Doria back on for Massocchi in the 26th minute. This substitution was reversed five minutes later when Massocchi returned to the field, replacing Doria once more, highlighting the fluidity and experimentation in Squai in Saor’s approach.

As the match progressed, further substitutions saw Brocco replace Doria again at the 44th minute, maintaining the tactical adjustments throughout the contest. Despite their efforts, Squai in Saor conceded a decisive penalty in the 47th minute. Soci di Casteo converted the spot-kick with a right-footed finish, taking the lead 2-1.

The closing stages saw Squai in Saor pushing for an equaliser but ultimately unable to breach Soci di Casteo’s defence again. The final whistle confirmed a narrow defeat for the home side in a match marked by frequent tactical substitutions and a closely fought battle on the small-sided pitch.