Bari faced Südtirol in the first round of the Serie B playout, ending in a disappointing 0-0 draw. Despite the support of nearly 28,000 fans at the San Nicola, Marco Longo's team failed to find the net, leaving supporters frustrated at the final whistle. The match took place on Friday, May 15, and now Bari is forced to win in the return leg to maintain their league status. Südtirol, thanks to their better league position, can now rely on two results out of three in the return match. During the first half, there were few chances from both sides, with Bari struggling to create significant threats. Südtirol had some opportunities, but goalkeeper Cerofolini kept the goal intact. In the second half, Bari continued to fight, but individual initiatives were not enough to overcome the opposing defense. The tension was palpable, and now Bari must prepare for the return at Druso, where they must win to avoid relegation.