Pescara 0, Sudtirol 0

BOLZANO, Italy (Interstat) — In a physical and ultimately fruitless Serie B season opener, Suditrol and Pescara played to a scoreless draw Sunday at Stadio Druso. The match, which defied pregame projections of goals, was defined more by defensive resolve and disciplinary issues than attacking flair, with both sides earning a point to begin their campaigns. Interstat’s pregame metrics had favored the home side, giving Suditrol a 55.40 percent probability to win, while its simulator projected a 1-1 result. Neither forecast came to pass as the teams combined for 21 shots but failed to find a breakthrough. The game’s rhythm… Read more...