Match report

Novara and Spezia Draw 1-1 in Serie B Clash

Novara
Novara
1–1
FT
Spezia
Spezia
Feb 17, 2018

Novara and Spezia played to a 1-1 draw in a closely contested Serie B match, with both teams showcasing determination and resilience. Novara's Pușcaș opened the scoring early, only to be leveled by Spezia's Forte later in the first half. Despite multiple yellow cards and substitutions, neither side could find a winner, leading to a fair share of frustration and celebration across the pitch.

Key Facts

  • • Novara's G. Pușcaș scored in the 24th minute, assisted by M. Calderoni
  • • Spezia's F. Forte equalized in the 38th minute, assisted by W. López
  • • Novara: 1 yellow card (L. Dickmann, 11th minute)
  • • Spezia: 5 yellow cards (L. Mora, 28th minute; Nicolas Giani, 40th minute; Claudio Terzi, 48th minute; G. Mastinu, 67th minute; P. Granoche, 76th minute)
  • • Multiple substitutions for both teams, including Ronaldo Pompeu (Novara) and G. Maggiore (Spezia)

Lineups

Novara

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Montipò (G)
  • 4 A. Mantovani (D)
  • 27 M. Calderoni (D)
  • 8 M. Chiosa (D)
  • 31 P. Golubović (D)
  • 24 L. Dickmann (D)
  • 5 F. Casarini (M)
  • 20 Ronaldo (M)
  • 23 M. Moscati (M)
  • 7 G. Sansone (F)
  • 19 G. Puşcaş (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 Andrea Orlandi
  • 30 R. Maniero
  • 11 F. Di Mariano
  • 3 D. Del Fabro
  • 22 E. Benedettini
  • 15 F. Maracchi
  • 10 F. Macheda
  • 18 A. Lukanović
  • 9 D. Sciaudone
  • 2 M. Troest
  • 17 M. Seck
  • 12 S. Farelli

Spezia

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 33 R. Di Gennaro (G)
  • 3 W. López (D)
  • 19 C. Terzi (D)
  • 5 N. Giani (D)
  • 23 F. De Col (D)
  • 7 F. Bolzoni (M)
  • 16 L. Mora (M)
  • 21 M. Pessina (M)
  • 29 P. Granoche (F)
  • 9 F. Forte (F)
  • 26 G. Mastinu (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 G. Maggiore
  • 4 D. Capelli
  • 39 G. Marilungo
  • 43 N. Manfredini
  • 6 P. Ceccaroni
  • 1 D. Bassi
  • 28 A. Masi
  • 18 A. De Francesco
  • 32 S. Mulattieri
  • 13 T. Augello
  • 8 Juande

Timeline

  1. Novara
    11' Novara Card · Yellow Card
    L. Dickmann
  2. Novara
    24' Novara Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Puşcaş · Assist: M. Calderoni
  3. Spezia
    28' Spezia Card · Yellow Card
    L. Mora
  4. Spezia
    38' Spezia Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Forte · Assist: W. López
  5. Spezia
    40' Spezia Card · Yellow Card
    Nicolas Giani
  6. Spezia
    48' Spezia Card · Yellow Card
    Claudio Terzi
  7. Spezia
    66' Spezia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Mora · On: G. Maggiore
  8. Spezia
    67' Spezia Card · Yellow Card
    G. Mastinu
  9. Novara
    69' Novara subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Ronaldo Pompeu · On: Andrea Orlandi
  10. Spezia
    76' Spezia Card · Yellow Card
    P. Granoche
  11. Spezia
    76' Spezia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Mastinu · On: D. Capelli
  12. Novara
    77' Novara subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Dickmann · On: R. Maniero
  13. Spezia
    80' Spezia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Granoche · On: G. Marilungo
  14. Novara
    85' Novara subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Sansone · On: Francesco Di Mariano

Match Stats

Stat Novara Spezia
Fouls 13 23
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 2 3
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 8 6
Corners 6 4
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 2 5
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target 4 2
Shots off Target 4 4
Possession 49% 51%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Novara took the lead early in the game when Pușcaș found the back of the net in the 24th minute
  • ▸ Spezia responded quickly, with Forte equalizing just 14 minutes later, restoring parity and providing momentum for the visitors