Match report

Carpi Defeats Spezia 3-2 in Thrilling Serie B Clash

Carpi
Carpi
3–2
FT
Spezia
Spezia
Feb 23, 2019

Carpi emerged victorious in a highly competitive Serie B match against Spezia, securing a 3-2 win. The game was characterized by two goals each from both teams, but Carpi managed to edge out Spezia with a late goal in extra time. Mamadou Coulibaly's goal in the 90th minute sealed the victory for Carpi, following earlier goals from Mustacchio and Marsura.

Key Facts

  • • Carpi's Mustacchio opened the scoring at the 30th minute
  • • Spezia equalized through Gyasi at the 49th minute
  • • Spezia took the lead with a goal from Okereke at the 72nd minute
  • • Marsura's goal at the 85th minute brought Carpi back into the match
  • • Coulibaly's decisive goal in the 90th minute secured the win for Carpi

Lineups

Carpi

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

  • 35 R. Piscitelli (G)
  • 13 F. Poli (D)
  • 25 T. Pachonik (D)
  • 34 A. Krešić (D)
  • 27 G. Rolando (M)
  • 19 L. Pasciuti (M)
  • 8 M. Vitale (M)
  • 31 M. Coulibaly (M)
  • 9 K. Cissé (F)
  • 17 M. Mustacchio (F)
  • 10 G. Piscitella (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 E. Jelenič
  • 11 D. Marsura
  • 18 A. Arrighini
  • 15 M. Vano
  • 3 M. Marcjanik
  • 30 G. Crociata
  • 6 A. Buongiorno
  • 1 F. Serraiocco
  • 7 F. Concas
  • 32 G. Di Noia
  • 21 D. Šarić
  • 5 E. Pezzi

Spezia

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 E. Lamanna (G)
  • 20 A. Ligi (D)
  • 19 C. Terzi (D)
  • 3 T. Augello (D)
  • 15 M. Crimi (M)
  • 6 L. Mora (M)
  • 8 M. Ricci (M)
  • 24 L. Vignali (M)
  • 26 S. Bidaoui (F)
  • 9 A. Galabinov (F)
  • 11 E. Gyasi (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 D. Okereke
  • 16 P. Bartolomei
  • 7 N. Pierini
  • 28 M. Erlić
  • 10 G. Mastinu
  • 22 N. Manfredini
  • 29 G. Acampora
  • 25 G. Maggiore
  • 2 M. Brero
  • 18 A. De Francesco
  • 33 S. Barone
  • 4 R. Crivello

Timeline

  1. Carpi
    30' Carpi Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Mustacchio
  2. Spezia
    49' Spezia Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Gyasi
  3. Carpi
    66' Carpi subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Vitale · On: E. Jelenič
  4. Spezia
    67' Spezia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Galabinov · On: D. Okereke
  5. Carpi
    70' Carpi subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Mustacchio · On: D. Marsura
  6. Spezia
    72' Spezia Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Okereke · Assist: Luca Vignali
  7. Carpi
    73' Carpi subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Piscitella · On: A. Arrighini
  8. Carpi
    75' Carpi Card · Yellow Card
    E. Jelenič
  9. Spezia
    77' Spezia Card · Yellow Card
    E. Gyasi
  10. Spezia
    82' Spezia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Bidaoui · On: P. Bartolomei
  11. Carpi
    85' Carpi Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Marsura
  12. Carpi
    90'+1 Carpi Goal · Normal Goal
    Mamadou Coulibaly · Assist: F. Poli
  13. Spezia
    90'+2 Spezia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Marco Crimi · On: N. Pierini
  14. Spezia
    90' Spezia Card · Yellow Card
    Claudio Terzi

Match Stats

Stat Carpi Spezia
Fouls 18 9
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 3 5
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 9 8
Corners 7 12
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target 4 5
Shots off Target 5 3
Possession 52% 48%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 3 1
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Mustacchio's early goal gave Carpi a crucial lead in the first half, setting the tone for the match
  • ▸ Spezia's quick response with two goals by Gyasi and Okereke shifted momentum in their favor
  • ▸ Marsura's goal in the 85th minute was a turning point, reinvigorating Carpi's spirits and leading to the eventual win