In a commanding display at the Stadio Comunale in Bassano Del Grappa on 25 January 2025, Bassano secured a convincing 3-1 victory against Chions U19 in their latest league fixture. The match kicked off at 2:30pm, with Bassano showcasing their tactical prowess and clinical finishing throughout the encounter.
Bassano lined up in a traditional 4-4-2 formation, designed to provide a solid defensive base while allowing for quick transitions into attack. Tobia Bizzotto took his place in goal, shielded by a back four comprising Filippo Munari on the right, Giosuè Bonaldi and Matteo Caron in central defence, and Alberto Cattapan on the left. The midfield was anchored by Riccardo Zilio and Alessio Volpato in central roles, with Paolo Buonanno and Kristian Simioni providing width on the right and left flanks, respectively. Up front, Jacopo Castellan and Tommaso Martini formed a dynamic partnership, tasked with converting chances into goals.
The substitutes for Bassano included Alessandro Cattapan, Francesco Moro, Niccolò Zinetti, Federico Pettenon, and Marco Bagnara, who would later play pivotal roles in the match.
The first half saw Bassano take control of the game, with their attacking intent evident from the outset. The breakthrough came in the 38th minute when Jacopo Castellan found the back of the net, expertly finishing a short pass from Alessio Volpato inside the box with his left foot. This goal sent the home crowd into raptures and gave Bassano a well-deserved lead as they headed into the half-time break at 1-0.
As the second half commenced, Bassano continued to apply pressure, and their efforts were rewarded shortly after the restart. In the 66th minute, Tommaso Martini confidently converted a penalty, doubling Bassano's advantage to 2-0. Just a minute later, Alessandro Cattapan, who had come on as a substitute, added a third goal with a stunning strike from outside the area using his right foot, putting Bassano firmly in control at 3-0.
Chions U19, however, refused to go down without a fight. They managed to pull one back in the 86th minute, scoring a consolation goal that slightly dampened Bassano's celebrations. Despite this late effort from the visitors, Bassano's dominance throughout the match ensured they would take all three points.
The match saw several substitutions as Bassano looked to maintain their lead and manage player fatigue. Alessandro Cattapan replaced Kristian Simioni in the 63rd minute, followed by Francesco Moro coming on for Filippo Munari in the 71st minute. Niccolò Zinetti entered the fray for Alessio Volpato in the 76th minute, while Federico Pettenon took over from Matteo Caron in the 77th minute. Finally, Marco Bagnara replaced Jacopo Castellan in the 80th minute, as Bassano sought to solidify their commanding position.
In the end, Bassano's tactical execution and clinical finishing proved decisive, as they emerged victorious with a 3-1 scoreline against Chions U19, further solidifying their standing in the league.
