Match report

Foggia Secures Crucial 1-0 Win Over Spezia in Serie B

Foggia
Foggia
1–0
FT
Spezia
Spezia
Apr 6, 2019

In a hard-fought encounter at Serie B, Foggia secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Spezia. The decisive moment came in the 84th minute when P. Iemmello found the back of the net, capitalizing on an assist from Alberto Gerbo. This win strengthens Foggia's position in the league, while Spezia's pursuit of a top spot faces a setback.

Key Facts

  • • Foggia defeated Spezia 1-0 in Serie B
  • • Goal scored by P. Iemmello in the 84th minute
  • • Alberto Gerbo provided the assist
  • • Foggia made three substitutions: P. Iemmello (56'), M. Busellato (65'), E. Cicerelli (82')
  • • Spezia made three substitutions: N. Pierini (76'), A. Galabinov (85'), A. De Francesco (87')

Lineups

Foggia

Starting XI

  • 16 N. Leali
  • 13 M. Zambelli
  • 14 L. Martinelli
  • 2 J. Billong
  • 3 L. Ranieri
  • 4 C. Agnelli
  • 11 O. Kragl
  • 25 A. Gerbo
  • 10 F. Deli
  • 18 C. Galano
  • 19 F. Mazzeo

Substitutes

  • 9 P. Iemmello
  • 30 M. Busellato
  • 17 E. Cicerelli
  • 8 M. Arena
  • 22 A. Noppert
  • 15 P. Ngawa
  • 20 Lucas Chiaretti
  • 27 D. Boldor
  • 33 L. Matarese
  • 6 G. Loiacono

Spezia

Starting XI

  • 1 E. Lamanna
  • 20 A. Ligi
  • 4 R. Crivello
  • 13 E. Capradossi
  • 8 M. Ricci
  • 16 P. Bartolomei
  • 34 A. da Cruz
  • 24 L. Vignali
  • 25 G. Maggiore
  • 11 E. Gyasi
  • 21 D. Okereke

Substitutes

  • 7 N. Pierini
  • 9 A. Galabinov
  • 18 A. De Francesco
  • 23 F. De Col
  • 3 T. Augello
  • 31 A. Suleiman
  • 32 M. D'Eramo
  • 33 S. Barone
  • 27 M. Figoli
  • 19 C. Terzi
  • 22 N. Manfredini
  • 2 M. Brero

Timeline

  1. 33' Card · Yellow Card
    Unknown player
  2. 35' Card · Yellow Card
    Unknown player
  3. 41' Card · Yellow Card
    Unknown player
  4. Foggia
    56' Foggia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Galano · On: P. Iemmello
  5. Foggia
    65' Foggia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Agnelli · On: M. Busellato
  6. 73' Card · Yellow Card
    Unknown player
  7. 74' Card · Yellow Card
    Unknown player
  8. Spezia
    76' Spezia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Gyasi · On: N. Pierini
  9. 80' Card · Yellow Card
    Unknown player
  10. Foggia
    82' Foggia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Zambelli · On: E. Cicerelli
  11. Foggia
    84' Foggia Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Iemmello · Assist: Alberto Gerbo
  12. Spezia
    85' Spezia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Ricci · On: A. Galabinov
  13. Spezia
    87' Spezia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Maggiore · On: A. De Francesco

Match Stats

Stat Foggia Spezia
Fouls 11 14
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards 0 0
Corners 8 5
Yellow Cards 2 4
Shots on Target 4 1
Substitutions 3 3
Shots off Target 8 1
Possession 57% 43%

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Foggia's substitution of P. Iemmello for C. Galano at the 56th minute set the stage for their eventual goal
  • ▸ The match was evenly contested until P. Iemmello's goal in the 84th minute broke the deadlock, giving Foggia the lead they would not relinquish