DOGANA, San Marino (Interstat) — Imre Badalassi scored in the 63rd minute and Virtus made the goal stand for a 1-0 victory over Juvenes/Dogana on Friday in a domestic competition match. Badalassi played the full 90 minutes and recorded one goal, while Ivan Buonocunto played the full 90 and supplied the assist on the decisive play. Virtus protected the narrow lead through the closing stages and kept Juvenes/Dogana from finding an equalizer. The visitors did not need a second goal, relying on their organization and their ability to defend the lead after the breakthrough. The match was tight for long stretches before Badalassi’s finish separated the sides.

The match remained scoreless until the 63rd minute, when Virtus broke through. Badalassi finished the chance created by Buonocunto, giving the visitors the only goal they needed. Juvenes/Dogana pressed for a response after falling behind, but Virtus held its shape and limited the home side’s chances as the match moved into its final phase. Juvenes/Dogana moved the ball forward in search of an equalizer, but Virtus defended with discipline and denied the home side a clear path back into the match. The home side continued to push late, but Virtus kept its composure and protected the one-goal advantage through the final whistle. Virtus’s back line dealt with the pressure and cleared several late deliveries.

Virtus improved to 2-0 in this competition and 3-0 across all competitions. Juvenes/Dogana dropped to 0-2 in this competition and 0-3 across all competitions. The result continued a strong start for Virtus, which had previously beaten San Marino Academy U22 5-0 and SS Murata 3-0 earlier this season. Juvenes/Dogana, meanwhile, had earlier lost to SS Cosmos and Tre Penne and remained without a win in its campaign. Virtus has now won each of its first three matches overall, while Juvenes/Dogana is still seeking its first positive result of the season. The win added to Virtus’s early momentum in the competition and across its overall schedule. Juvenes/Dogana’s earlier defeats left the home side still chasing its first victory.

For Juvenes/Dogana, the defeat added to a difficult opening stretch. The home side had chances to respond after the 63rd-minute goal but could not convert. Virtus’s defense and game management kept the one-goal margin intact, and the visitors closed out the match without conceding. The clean sheet gave Virtus another positive result as it moved forward in the competition. Juvenes/Dogana continued to work for a tying goal, but the final pass and finish eluded the home side in the closing minutes. The home side’s best efforts after the goal could not produce an answer, and Virtus held on for the victory. The home side kept pushing, but Virtus’s defenders stayed compact and limited space near the penalty area.

Badalassi’s goal was the only scoring play of the match. Buonocunto’s assist proved decisive, and Virtus’s ability to hold the lead made the difference in a tight contest. Juvenes/Dogana remained in search of its first win of the season across all competitions, while Virtus continued to build momentum with its third victory overall. The match was decided by a single second-half moment, and Virtus did enough after the goal to secure the result. Juvenes/Dogana could not turn its late pressure into a goal, and Virtus finished with the shutout. The assist was Buonocunto’s only recorded contribution in the scoring column, and it came on the game’s lone goal.

Interstat’s game simulator had projected a final score of Juvenes/Dogana 1, Virtus 1. Interstat’s ELO system had projected Virtus with an 89.1 percent probability to win. The over/under line was 2.5, and the total score of 1 went over that line.