Match report

Venezia Defeats Foggia 2-1 in Serie B Clash

Venezia
Venezia
2–1
FT
Foggia
Foggia
May 5, 2018

Venezia held off a resilient Foggia to secure a 2-1 victory in the Serie B match, bolstering their position in the league. G. Litteri opened the scoring with a penalty in the 41st minute, while L. Stulac netted a late winner in the 90th minute, despite Foggia's best efforts. Venezia's solid defensive performance and timely substitutions were key in maintaining their lead and securing the win.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Venezia 2-1 Foggia
  • • Goal Scorers: G. Litteri (penalty, 41'), L. Stulac (90')
  • • Substitutions: Venezia - D. Marsura for G. Zigoni (60'), Geijo for G. Litteri (68'), E. Soligo for S. Suciu (84')
  • • Foggia Substitutions: C. Agnelli for L. Scaglia (66'), O. Kragl for M. Rubin (75'), R. Floriano for F. Nicastro (75')
  • • Yellow Cards: Foggia - M. Zambelli (62'), Venezia - F. Cernuto (85'), M. Bruscagin (90')

Lineups

Venezia

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 E. Audero (G)
  • 6 M. Domizzi (D)
  • 26 A. Garofalo (D)
  • 3 M. Bruscagin (D)
  • 13 M. Modolo (D)
  • 25 F. Cernuto (D)
  • 18 S. Suciu (M)
  • 23 M. Falzerano (F)
  • 5 L. Štulac (M)
  • 29 G. Litteri (F)
  • 17 D. Marsura (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 G. Zigoni
  • 19 Geijo
  • 8 E. Soligo
  • 12 G. Vicario
  • 27 G. Zampano
  • 11 M. Firenze
  • 2 E. Cigagna
  • 10 G. Fabiano
  • 21 N. Frey
  • 7 S. Bentivoglio
  • 31 C. Del Grosso
  • 22 D. Russo

Foggia

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 22 A. Noppert (G)
  • 13 M. Zambelli (D)
  • 5 D. Tonucci (D)
  • 31 M. Camporese (D)
  • 33 A. Calabresi (D)
  • 4 C. Agnelli (M)
  • 11 O. Kragl (M)
  • 26 D. Agazzi (M)
  • 18 F. Deli (M)
  • 19 F. Mazzeo (F)
  • 17 F. Nicastro (F)

Substitutes

  • 32 L. Scaglia
  • 23 M. Rubin
  • 27 R. Floriano
  • 29 K. Ramé
  • 24 S. Sarri
  • 1 E. Guarna
  • 14 L. Martinelli
  • 25 A. Gerbo
  • 9 G. Beretta
  • 28 A. Celli
  • 6 G. Loiacono

Timeline

  1. Venezia
    41' Venezia Goal · Penalty
    G. Litteri
  2. Venezia
    60' Venezia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Marsura · On: G. Zigoni
  3. Foggia
    62' Foggia Card · Yellow Card
    M. Zambelli
  4. Foggia
    66' Foggia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Agnelli · On: L. Scaglia
  5. Venezia
    68' Venezia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Litteri · On: Geijo
  6. Foggia
    75' Foggia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Kragl · On: M. Rubin
  7. Foggia
    75' Foggia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Nicastro · On: R. Floriano
  8. Venezia
    84' Venezia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Suciu · On: E. Soligo
  9. Venezia
    85' Venezia Card · Yellow Card
    F. Cernuto
  10. Venezia
    90'+4 Venezia Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Stulac
  11. Venezia
    90' Venezia Card · Yellow Card
    M. Bruscagin

Match Stats

Stat Venezia Foggia
Fouls 14 15
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 4 0
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 9 9
Corners 5 7
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target 4 4
Shots off Target 5 5
Possession 43% 57%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ G. Litteri's penalty in the 41st minute gave Venezia a crucial early lead and set the tone for the match.
  • ▸ L. Stulac's goal in the 90th minute sealed Venezia's victory, despite Foggia's attempts to equalize in the dying minutes.