Match report

Spezia Defeats PRO Vercelli 5-1 in Serie B Clash

Spezia
Spezia
5–1
FT
PRO Vercelli
PRO Vercelli
May 5, 2018

Spezia triumphed in a high-scoring match against PRO Vercelli with a 5-1 victory. A. Gilardino and G. Marilungo were instrumental in leading the attack for Spezia, while PRO Vercelli managed only one goal through F. Paghera. Despite PRO Vercelli's efforts and multiple substitutions, Spezia maintained their dominance throughout the game.

Key Facts

  • • Spezia scored first through A. Gilardino's penalty at the 12th minute
  • • G. Marilungo added another goal for Spezia at the 16th minute, assisted by F. De Col
  • • F. Paghera scored for PRO Vercelli at the 22nd minute
  • • A. Gilardino scored his second goal at the 72nd minute, assisted by Claudio Terzi
  • • T. Awua scored the final goal for Spezia in the 90th minute, assisted by L. Mora

Lineups

Spezia

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 43 N. Manfredini (G)
  • 4 D. Capelli (D)
  • 5 N. Giani (D)
  • 23 F. De Col (D)
  • 13 T. Augello (D)
  • 8 Juande (M)
  • 21 M. Pessina (M)
  • 18 A. De Francesco (M)
  • 25 G. Maggiore (M)
  • 10 A. Gilardino (F)
  • 39 G. Marilungo (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 L. Mora
  • 19 C. Terzi
  • 17 T. Awua
  • 1 D. Bassi
  • 6 P. Ceccaroni
  • 7 F. Bolzoni
  • 9 F. Forte
  • 15 G. Corbo
  • 28 A. Masi
  • 29 P. Granoche
  • 32 S. Mulattieri
  • 33 R. Di Gennaro

PRO Vercelli

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 22 M. Pigliacelli (G)
  • 13 S. Gozzi (D)
  • 27 D. Bergamelli (D)
  • 3 C. Mammarella (D)
  • 6 R. Alcibiade (D)
  • 5 G. Vives (M)
  • 10 L. Castiglia (M)
  • 14 F. Paghera (M)
  • 18 P. Ghiglione (M)
  • 33 Reginaldo (F)
  • 7 F. Raicevic (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 A. Bifulco
  • 19 M. Gatto
  • 9 C. Morra
  • 2 F. Berra
  • 11 E. Rovini
  • 17 Alex
  • 20 D. Ivan
  • 21 Gladestony
  • 24 M. Pugliese
  • 28 W. Jidayi
  • 30 U. Germano
  • 32 R. Marcone

Timeline

  1. Spezia
    12' Spezia Goal · Penalty
    A. Gilardino
  2. Spezia
    16' Spezia Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Marilungo · Assist: F. De Col
  3. PRO Vercelli
    22' PRO Vercelli Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Paghera
  4. PRO Vercelli
    37' PRO Vercelli subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Filip Raičević · On: A. Bifulco
  5. PRO Vercelli
    38' PRO Vercelli subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Raffaele Alcibiade · On: M. Gatto
  6. Spezia
    64' Spezia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. De Francesco · On: L. Mora
  7. PRO Vercelli
    64' PRO Vercelli subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Paghera · On: C. Morra
  8. Spezia
    65' Spezia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Capelli · On: Claudio Terzi
  9. PRO Vercelli
    71' PRO Vercelli Card · Yellow Card
    A. Bifulco
  10. Spezia
    72' Spezia Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Gilardino · Assist: Claudio Terzi
  11. Spezia
    75' Spezia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Maggiore · On: T. Awua
  12. PRO Vercelli
    76' PRO Vercelli Card · Yellow Card
    P. Ghiglione
  13. PRO Vercelli
    80' PRO Vercelli Card · Yellow Card
    L. Castiglia
  14. Spezia
    90'+4 Spezia Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Awua · Assist: L. Mora
  15. Spezia
    90' Spezia Card · Yellow Card
    G. Marilungo

Match Stats

Stat Spezia PRO Vercelli
Fouls 10 10
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 20 13
Corners 4 4
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target 9 5
Shots off Target 11 8
Possession 49% 51%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 4 3
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Spezia capitalized early with two quick goals within four minutes, setting the tone for the match
  • ▸ PRO Vercelli's late substitutions and yellow cards, including two in the 76th and 80th minutes, seemed to impact their defensive capabilities and momentum