Serie A1 2026/27 Italian Floorball League: Matchdays 5 and 6

On the night when ghosts and witches roam the streets, Spartak Floorball Milano also found itself dealing with a few too many thrills and a nightmare it won't easily forget. The Halloween weekend, spent away in South Tyrol, brought the blue-and-whites two completely different games: a victory that slipped away with just seconds remaining against SV Sterzing on Saturday, October 31, followed by a heavy defeat against SSV Diamante Bozen on Sunday, November 1.

Results from the Serie A1 floorball league weekend

GEAS SESTO	3	8	VIKING ROMA
SV STERZING	5	4 OT	SPARTAK MILANO
SSV BOZEN	7	2	FC DRAGONS
SSV BOZEN	24	5	SPARTAK MILANO

Spartak went into these two Serie A1 Italian Floorball League matches knowing they would face two very difficult opponents, with the goal of holding their own.

The weekend's verdict? Just a single point earned, plenty of regrets, and a few positive takeaways to bring home. Against Sterzing, Spartak saw victory vanish just as it seemed within reach before conceding in overtime. Against Bolzano, one of the top title contenders, the scoreline gradually grew lopsided, even though the first two periods told a much closer story than the final 24–5 score suggests.

Between a spine-chilling Riki Move, the usual striking prowess of Brembol, and a small sporting fairy tale named Davide Di Fabio, the blue-and-whites' South Tyrolean weekend truly had all the ingredients of Halloween: plot twists, a few scares, and a finale that makes you want to turn the page. Because while nightmares are inevitable on witching night, in the league there is always a new game to chase them away.

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SV Sterzing vs Spartak Milano 5–4 OT: A Point and Plenty of Regret

Trick or treat? That sums up the match on Saturday, October 31, against Vipiteno. A very sweet treat is served right away by Riki Ripamonti just minutes into the match. Spartak's number 99, after receiving the ball from Elia Sturaro, wins a challenge, pulls off two spins to disorient his opponents, and—after a hint of a crescent turn—blasts past the opposing goalkeeper: behold the Riki Move, his signature play that has been lighting up Italian floorball courts for years and even inspired a wildly popular YouTube hit. It was a wonderfully sweet way to kick off Halloween weekend and immediately launch the blue-and-whites toward victory. But Sterzing, despite sitting at the bottom of the standings, is always a dangerous team and answers Milan's surges blow for blow.

Following Riki's goal comes a strike from Matteo van de Loo with a slow but precise shot from three-quarters court. The shot is certainly not the most unstoppable, but it is deceptive enough to fool the Vipiteno keeper. Sometimes in floorball, even a seemingly harmless ball can turn into an unwelcome surprise.

Spartak continues to fight and finds a decisive offensive reference point in the usual Brembol. In the third period, his brace puts the Milan side ahead and fuels hopes of returning to the hotel with three points. However, the game is never truly under control: the blue-and-whites struggle to impose their game and are often forced to chase the opponents.

When victory finally seems within reach with just seconds left to play, Sterzing finds the equalizer almost at the death. Here is the trick arriving right when Spartak was already tasting the sweetest finish.

The match heads to overtime, just like the first leg against Sesto. This time, though, Zinni doesn't work a miracle, and the golden goal does not reward the blue-and-whites: Sterzing nets the winner, handing Spartak a defeat that hurts deeply—not because of the quality of play, but because of the immense effort put on the pitch.

At least an extra point remains in the standings, but the regret is inevitable. Aside from the positives, Coach Brembol will have to reflect on the excessive penalties taken by the Milan team: five in total, which repeatedly forced Spartak to play shorthanded and made managing an already balanced game even more complicated.

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SSV Bozen vs. Spartak Milano 24–5: A Painful Defeat

Not all bad dreams dissolve when you wake up. Once witching night passed, Spartak's true nightmare materialized on Sunday, November 1, against Diamante Bolzano. SSV Bozen is one of the best-equipped and most accredited teams in the race for the Serie A1 League finals, which alone would make this match a completely different level of difficulty compared to the previous day.

For Spartak, however, the match against the South Tyroleans wasn't an uphill battle the entire way. In fact, through the first two periods, the blue-and-whites tried to play their game, showing a more combative attitude than the final scoreline suggests. The first period ends with a fairly contained 8–3 deficit: Bozen finds the back of the net with great ease, but Spartak still manages to respond and stay in the match thanks to their goalkeeper Sicchiero and tenacious defense.

In the second period, the Milanese side also manages to contain the opponents, conceding just three goals and closing the partial at 0–3. It was a much more orderly frame, in which the blue-and-whites limited the offensive power of a squad built to contend for the title.

In the final period, with the outcome essentially decided—partly due to the numerous power plays conceded—Spartak chooses to give playing time to those who saw less action over the weekend, expanding rotations and testing some tactical solutions. Bozen, on the other hand, keeps pushing and runs away with the game, bringing the final score to 24–5.

It is certainly a heavy scoreline, but one that doesn't fully tell the story of the gap seen in the first two periods. Spartak had moments of good play and tried to stay in the game before the gap became too wide.

As already mentioned, penalty trouble returned in this match as well: another five penalties, bringing the weekend total to ten. This is a statistic that cannot go unnoticed. Playing so frequently a man down against opponents of this caliber means handing over precious opportunities and making it even harder to find consistency.

Brembol the Goal-Scoring Coach, Matteo Increasingly Incisive, and the Di Fabio Fairy Tale

Among the brightest positives of Sunday is once again Brembol, who finds the back of the net three times. Well-served by veteran Beccarini, the blue-and-white proves he knows how to leave his mark with strikes from mid and long range. He has become a fixture in the attack, capable of finding the goal even on the most complicated days. Alongside the performance of the number 14, who finishes the away trip with five goals and one assist overall, Matteo van de Loo also continues to grow, becoming increasingly prolific in attack. His ability to make himself dangerous is one of the positive takeaways of the weekend.

However, the best moment of the match against Bolzano is undoubtedly Davide Di Fabio's very first goal in a blue-and-white jersey. The action stems from Matteo's high and successful pressing, which puts the opposing defense under pressure and creates the opportunity for his teammate. Di Fabio is precise in front of goal, scoring a tally that is worth far more than the scoresheet shows.

It is a small sporting fairy tale: a former volleyball player, born in 1980, who is rediscovering a second youth in floorball. It's a goal worth celebrating, especially in a match that Spartak will certainly find hard to remember fondly.

The Numbers of the Halloween Weekend

The South Tyrolean trip ends with one point earned against Sterzing and a defeat against Bozen. Despite the results, the blue-and-whites found several standout performers on the offensive end.

Here is the weekend goal and assist summary:

• Davide Brambilla — 5 goal, 1 assist

• Matteo van de Loo — 2 goal, 1 assist

• Davide Di Fabio — 1 goal

• Riccardo Ripamonti — 1 goal

• Nicolò Rigamonti — 1 assist

• Elia Sturaro — 1 assist

• Luigi Zinni — 1 assist

  
  

Davide "Brembol" Brambilla was named MVP against Sterzing, while Fabio Sicchiero received the honor in the match against Bozen.

Next Appointment: Back on the Pitch in Late November

The Halloween weekend leaves Spartak Milano with one point, some regrets, and several areas to work on. Against Sterzing, they came very close to securing a victory, while against Bozen, the team had to contend with one of the strongest formations in the league. Penalties remain an aspect that needs improvement, as does the ability to manage the decisive moments of matches. But between the Riki Move, Brembol's goals, and Di Fabio's first career goal, there were plenty of reasons to look ahead with confidence.

The next fixture in the Serie A1 Italian Floorball League is scheduled for November 28 and 29, 2026, with two new challenges for the blue-and-whites. The venue is yet to be determined.

Halloween has passed: now it's time to leave the ghosts of South Tyrol behind and get back to Breaking the Chains!

Watch the goals and best plays from the matches on our YouTube channel.

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2026/27 Serie A1 Italian Floorball League Standings  

POSITION	TEAM	POINTS
1	FC DRAGONS	12
2	VIKING ROMA	12
3	SSV BOZEN	8
4	GEAS SESTO UNIHOCKEY	4
5	SPARTAK FLOORBALL MILANO	4
6	SV STERZING	2