Match report

Avellino Defeats Novara 2-1 in Serie B

Avellino
Avellino
2–1
FT
Novara
Novara
Feb 24, 2018

Avellino secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Novara in a closely contested Serie B match. D. Gavazzi scored both goals for Avellino, with his second in the 75th minute sealing the win. Despite Novara's efforts and a goal from M. Calderoni, Avellino's defense held firm to secure the points.

Key Facts

  • • Avellino: 2 goals (D. Gavazzi 35', 75')
  • • Novara: 1 goal (M. Calderoni 49')
  • • Yellow cards: Avellino (S. Morero 49'), Novara (G. Puşcaş 66', F. Casarini 90')
  • • Substitutions: Avellino (S. Molina for B. Cabezas 57', S. Rizzato for Lorenzo Laverone 60', Nicola Falasco for D. Gavazzi 79')
  • • Substitutions: Novara (L. Dickmann for Francesco Di Mariano 66', R. Maniero for G. Puşcaş 66', G. Sansone for F. Macheda 74')

Lineups

Avellino

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

  • 22 L. Lezzerini (G)
  • 16 S. Morero (D)
  • 29 S. Rizzato (D)
  • 15 P. Ngawa (D)
  • 5 A. Krešić (D)
  • 14 F. Di Tacchio (M)
  • 11 D. Gavazzi (M)
  • 17 S. Molina (F)
  • 8 A. D'Angelo (M)
  • 26 S. Bidaoui (F)
  • 19 Asencio (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 B. Cabezas
  • 27 L. Laverone
  • 13 N. Falasco
  • 25 L. Mentana
  • 1 I. Radu
  • 33 R. Wilmots
  • 6 M. Migliorini
  • 3 R. Marchizza
  • 24 D. Evangelista
  • 2 S. Pecorini
  • 7 A. Vajushi
  • 23 C. De Risio

Novara

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Montipò (G)
  • 4 A. Mantovani (D)
  • 2 M. Troest (D)
  • 27 M. Calderoni (D)
  • 8 M. Chiosa (D)
  • 24 L. Dickmann (D)
  • 21 Andrea Orlandi (M)
  • 5 F. Casarini (M)
  • 23 M. Moscati (M)
  • 7 G. Sansone (F)
  • 19 G. Puşcaş (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 F. Di Mariano
  • 30 R. Maniero
  • 10 F. Macheda
  • 18 A. Lukanović
  • 3 D. Del Fabro
  • 17 M. Seck
  • 22 E. Benedettini
  • 12 S. Farelli
  • 9 D. Sciaudone
  • 31 P. Golubović
  • 15 F. Maracchi
  • 20 Ronaldo

Timeline

  1. Avellino
    35' Avellino Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Gavazzi · Assist: A. D'Angelo
  2. Avellino
    49' Avellino Card · Yellow Card
    S. Morero
  3. Novara
    49' Novara Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Calderoni
  4. Avellino
    57' Avellino subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Molina · On: B. Cabezas
  5. Avellino
    60' Avellino subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Rizzato · On: Lorenzo Laverone
  6. Novara
    66' Novara Card · Yellow Card
    G. Puşcaş
  7. Novara
    66' Novara subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Dickmann · On: Francesco Di Mariano
  8. Novara
    66' Novara subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Puşcaş · On: R. Maniero
  9. Novara
    74' Novara subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Sansone · On: F. Macheda
  10. Avellino
    75' Avellino Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Gavazzi · Assist: B. Cabezas
  11. Avellino
    79' Avellino subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Gavazzi · On: Nicola Falasco
  12. Novara
    90' Novara Card · Yellow Card
    F. Casarini

Match Stats

Stat Avellino Novara
Fouls 23 17
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 6 8
Corners 4 5
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target 2 2
Shots off Target 4 6
Possession 42% 58%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 1 0
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Avellino took an early lead through D. Gavazzi in the 35th minute, setting the tone for the game.
  • ▸ Novara responded quickly with a goal from M. Calderoni in the 49th minute, leveling the score and putting pressure on Avellino.
  • ▸ Avellino regained the lead in the 75th minute with a second goal from D. Gavazzi, which proved to be the decisive moment of the game.