Match report

Spezia Defeats Vicenza Virtus 1-0 in Serie B Clash

Vicenza Virtus
Vicenza Virtus
0–1
FT
Spezia
Spezia
May 18, 2017

Spezia narrowly edged out Vicenza Virtus with a 1-0 victory in their Serie B match, thanks to an early goal from N. Giannetti. Vicenza Virtus struggled to find an equalizer despite dominating possession later on, as Spezia held on for the win. The loss marks a disappointing end to Vicenza Virtus' season, while Spezia continues to fight for a better position in Serie B.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Vicenza Virtus 0 - 1 Spezia
  • • N. Giannetti scored the only goal for Spezia at 11 minutes
  • • Vicenza Virtus had two players sent off: Davide Pio Bianchi (yellow) and G. De Luca (red)
  • • Spezia's victory ensures they maintain their push for a higher standing in Serie B

Lineups

Vicenza Virtus

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 36 D. Costa (G)
  • 9 C. Zaccardo (D)
  • 23 D. Adejo (M)
  • 2 R. Pucino (D)
  • 15 R. Gucher (M)
  • 8 F. Signori (M)
  • 26 D. Bianchi (D)
  • 10 S. Giacomelli (F)
  • 11 G. De Luca (F)
  • 24 N. Siega (F)
  • 20 F. Orlando (F)

Substitutes

  • 28 I. Cernigoi
  • 27 P. Zivkov
  • 13 L. Cuppone
  • 6 S. D'Elia
  • 7 A. Vita
  • 16 N. Bellomo
  • 18 G. Rizzo
  • 19 O. Ebagua
  • 22 M. Vigorito

Spezia

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Chichizola (G)
  • 19 C. Terzi (D)
  • 3 N. Valentini (D)
  • 5 F. De Col (D)
  • 6 P. Ceccaroni (D)
  • 7 D. Sciaudone (M)
  • 24 L. Vignali (M)
  • 25 G. Maggiore (M)
  • 29 P. Granoche (F)
  • 32 N. Giannetti (F)
  • 26 G. Mastinu (M)

Substitutes

  • 21 D. Fabbrini
  • 9 Nenê
  • 11 J. Báez
  • 15 Jon Errasti
  • 17 F. Migliore
  • 18 D. Okereke
  • 20 N. Datković
  • 30 N. Pulzetti
  • 33 A. Valentini

Timeline

  1. Vicenza Virtus
    11' Vicenza Virtus Card · Yellow Card
    Davide Pio Bianchi
  2. Spezia
    11' Spezia Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Giannetti · Assist: Luca Vignali
  3. Vicenza Virtus
    46' Vicenza Virtus subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Giacomelli · On: I. Cernigoi
  4. Vicenza Virtus
    54' Vicenza Virtus Card · Yellow Card
    R. Gucher
  5. Spezia
    68' Spezia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Mastinu · On: D. Fabbrini
  6. Spezia
    72' Spezia Card · Yellow Card
    D. Sciaudone
  7. Vicenza Virtus
    74' Vicenza Virtus subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Adejo · On: P. Zivkov
  8. Vicenza Virtus
    78' Vicenza Virtus subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Orlando · On: L. Cuppone
  9. Spezia
    78' Spezia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Granoche · On: Nene
  10. Spezia
    82' Spezia Card · Yellow Card
    N. Giannetti
  11. Spezia
    88' Spezia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Giannetti · On: J. Báez
  12. Vicenza Virtus
    90' Vicenza Virtus Card · Red Card
    G. De Luca

Match Stats

Stat Vicenza Virtus Spezia
Fouls 19 22
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 8 17
Corners 3 8
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target 1 9
Shots off Target 7 8
Possession 42% 58%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 7 1
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ N. Giannetti's early goal for Spezia set the tone for the match, giving them the lead they would not relinquish
  • ▸ The red card for G. De Luca in the 90th minute significantly weakened Vicenza Virtus' chances of mounting a comeback