Match report

Spal Defeats Monza 2-0 in Coppa Italia Clash

Spal
Spal
2–0
FT
Monza
Monza
Nov 24, 2020

Spal demonstrated their grit and tactical superiority, defeating Monza 2-0 in the Coppa Italia match on November 24, 2020. The hosts capitalized on a penalty converted by A. Paloschi and a later goal from E. Brignola to secure a comfortable victory, advancing in the competition. Despite early yellow cards and late substitutions, Spal maintained control throughout the match.

Key Facts

  • • Spal defeated Monza 2-0 in the Coppa Italia match
  • • A. Paloschi scored the first goal with a penalty in the 62nd minute
  • • E. Brignola added the second goal in the 75th minute
  • • Spal received three yellow cards throughout the match
  • • Monza had two yellow cards, including one for A. Barillà in the 9th minute

Lineups

Spal

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 22 D. Thiam (G)
  • 20 M. Okoli (D)
  • 25 R. Spaltro (D)
  • 7 S. Missiroli (M)
  • 19 L. Castro (M)
  • 11 A. Murgia (M)
  • 17 L. Sernicola (M)
  • 27 Gabriel Espeto (M)
  • 32 M. Sala (D)
  • 99 E. Brignola (F)
  • 21 Sebastiano Esposito (F)

Substitutes

  • 4 N. Tomović
  • 9 A. Paloschi
  • 8 M. Valoti
  • 41 L. Dickmann
  • 80 D. Seck
  • 97 M. Gomis
  • 95 M. Janković
  • 90 L. Moro
  • 13 G. Tunjov
  • 12 C. Galeotti
  • 5 B. Salamon

Monza

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 22 M. Di Gregorio (G)
  • 32 F. Lepore (D)
  • 19 F. Scaglia (D)
  • 31 M. Sampirisi (D)
  • 98 L. Pirola (D)
  • 20 A. Barillà (M)
  • 5 M. Fossati (M)
  • 99 Pepín (M)
  • 28 A. Colpani (M)
  • 24 M. Marić (F)
  • 77 A. Marin (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 M. Armellino
  • 9 C. Gytkjær
  • 10 A. D'Errico
  • 30 Carlos Augusto
  • 63 S. Rubbi
  • 8 A. Barberis
  • 35 L. Lombardi
  • 6 G. Bellusci
  • 12 D. Sommariva
  • 18 D. Bettella
  • 2 G. Donati
  • 61 P. Saio

Timeline

  1. Monza
    9' Monza Card · Yellow Card
    A. Barillà
  2. Spal
    29' Spal Card · Yellow Card
    G. Strefezza
  3. Spal
    40' Spal Card · Yellow Card
    C. Okoli
  4. Spal
    46' Spal subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Okoli · On: N. Tomović
  5. Spal
    46' Spal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Esposito · On: A. Paloschi
  6. Spal
    62' Spal Goal · Penalty
    A. Paloschi
  7. Monza
    67' Monza subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Barillà · On: M. Armellino
  8. Monza
    67' Monza subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Maric · On: C. Gytkjaer
  9. Monza
    73' Monza subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Colpani · On: A. D'Errico
  10. Spal
    75' Spal Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Brignola · Assist: A. Murgia
  11. Spal
    78' Spal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Castro · On: M. Valoti
  12. Spal
    78' Spal subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Brignola · On: L. Dickmann
  13. Spal
    83' Spal subst · Substitution 5
    Off: G. Strefezza · On: Demba Seck
  14. Monza
    86' Monza Card · Yellow Card
    M. Armellino

Match Stats

Stat Spal Monza
Fouls 13 8
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 4 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 14 8
Corners 2 4
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target 7 4
Shots off Target 7 4
Possession 55% 45%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 5 6
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match's momentum shifted significantly when A. Paloschi converted a penalty in the 62nd minute, giving Spal a crucial lead
  • ▸ Spal's second goal by E. Brignola in the 75th minute solidified their control and ensured the victory