Friendlies Clubs· Season 2026
PRO Vercelli beat Pisa 1-0 in a pre-season friendly in Morgex, Aosta Valley. Federico Bertoli's 31st-minute goal decided the match as both sides completed their pre-season camps.
Match Analysis
AI SummaryHow it unfolded
Bertoli struck the only goal of the game in the 31st minute, capitalising inside the box to beat Pisa goalkeeper Vukovic. The Serie B side pushed for an equaliser in the second half — coach Paolo Bianco introduced Marras, Maucci, Piccinini and Tramoni from the bench — but PRO Vercelli's defence, anchored by Livieri (replaced by Del Favero at half-time), held firm.
Neither side created clear-cut chances of note in a second half played under heavy training loads, a reflection of both teams' positions in the middle of pre-season preparation.
The turning point
Bertoli's 31st-minute goal was the only moment of incision in an otherwise workmanlike friendly. Pisa's best spell came after the 64th-minute triple substitution (Marras, Maucci and Piccinini on), but they could not find a way past the PRO Vercelli backline. The Serie C side's organisation — Boufandar, Iori and Akpa Akpro all introduced at half-time — snuffed out Pisa's attempts to build through midfield.
Key performers
Federico Bertoli (PRO Vercelli) — The match-winner. His 31st-minute finish showed composure in a game that offered few clear sights of goal. Subbed off in the 64th minute, his job done.
Stefano Moreo (Pisa) — Pisa's most experienced attacking outlet, he worked tirelessly but was isolated against a compact PRO Vercelli defence. Withdrawn in the 84th minute.
PRO Vercelli defence — The back four of Coccolo, El Bakkali (later Boufandar), Burruano and Iotti kept a clean sheet against a side two divisions above them, limiting Pisa to long-range efforts.
Player of the match: Federico Bertoli (PRO Vercelli)
By the numbers — interpreted
The match at Morgex was a low-event pre-season friendly played at a controlled tempo. The single goal from Bertoli in the 31st minute separated the sides, and the 0-1 scoreline at half-time held through the second period. Both teams used the full complement of substitutions — Pisa made six changes, PRO Vercelli made seven — which disrupted any rhythm. The absence of cards suggests a disciplined, low-intensity contest, consistent with a pre-season fixture where avoiding injury takes priority over result.
What it means
For Pisa, this was the final match of their pre-season training camp in the Aosta Valley before returning to Tuscany. The Serie B side will now complete their preparations for the 2026-27 season with further friendlies. PRO Vercelli, preparing for the Serie C campaign under coach Daniele Bonera (the former AC Milan and Parma defender), secured a useful scalp against higher-division opposition. The clean sheet will be particularly encouraging for Bonera's defensive setup.
Verdict
A standard pre-season workout settled by one moment of quality from Bertoli. Pisa were not at full throttle — heavy training loads were evident — but PRO Vercelli will take genuine confidence from shutting out a Serie B side. Neither result nor performance will define either team's season.
Match Events
Key match events between Pisa and PRO Vercelli — 1 goal and 0 cards recorded during the match.
Rivalry since 2016
Pisa vs PRO Vercelli Head to Head Results· 5
Pisa and PRO Vercelli have met 5 times — Pisa won 3, PRO Vercelli won 0, with 2 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2016. Pisa leads the head-to-head with 3 victories from 5 meetings. A combined 9 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 1.80 per match (6 for the home side, 3 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 3 matches (60%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 games (40%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Pisa are currently unbeaten in the last 5 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–1 in 2019.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 27 Jul 2026