Match report
Spezia Defeats Crotone 2-0 in Serie B Clash
Spezia
2–0
FT
Crotone
May 4, 2019
Spezia held off a struggling Crotone side to secure a 2-0 victory in a key Serie B encounter. A. Galabinov's early goal and S. Bidaoui's late strike proved decisive as Spezia dominated the match. Crotone, plagued by yellow cards and substitutions, could not mount a significant challenge, leaving Spezia with a comfortable win.
Key Facts
- • A. Galabinov scored the first goal in the 25th minute, assisted by T. Augello.
- • Crotone received three yellow cards in the first half, significantly impacting their gameplay.
- • S. Bidaoui added the second goal in the 81st minute, assisted by E. Gyasi.
- • Spezia made three substitutions throughout the match, with Crotone making five.
- • The victory strengthens Spezia's standing in Serie B.
Lineups
Spezia
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 E. Lamanna (G)
- 19 C. Terzi (D)
- 3 T. Augello
- 13 E. Capradossi (D)
- 6 L. Mora (M)
- 8 M. Ricci
- 16 P. Bartolomei (M)
- 34 A. da Cruz (F)
- 24 L. Vignali
- 9 A. Galabinov (F)
- 11 E. Gyasi
Substitutes
- 25 G. Maggiore
- 26 S. Bidaoui
- 15 M. Crimi
- 21 D. Okereke
- 4 R. Crivello
- 7 N. Pierini
- 22 N. Manfredini
- 33 S. Barone
- 2 M. Brero
- 20 A. Ligi
- 18 A. De Francesco
- 23 F. De Col
Crotone
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 1 A. Cordaz (G)
- 16 H. Milić (D)
- 23 S. Väisänen (D)
- 2 M. Curado (D)
- 19 R. Marchizza (D)
- 18 A. Barberis (M)
- 20 S. Molina
- 7 M. Firenze
- 11 Z. Machach (M)
- 21 N. Zanellato (M)
- 25 S. Nwankwo (F)
Substitutes
- 31 M. Sampirisi
- 33 S. Mráz
- 17 A. Kargbo
- 8 N. Spolli
- 24 N. Nanni
- 3 G. Cuomo
- 15 T. Gomelt
- 27 F. Valietti
- 14 A. Tripicchio
- 13 A. Tripaldelli
- 22 M. Festa
Timeline
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25' Spezia Goal · Normal GoalA. Galabinov · Assist: T. Augello
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31' Crotone Card · Yellow CardS. Väisänen
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39' Crotone Card · Yellow CardH. Milić
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44' Crotone subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Curado · On: M. Sampirisi
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45' Crotone Card · Yellow CardN. Zanellato
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55' Crotone subst · Substitution 2Off: Z. Machach · On: S. Mraz
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69' Spezia subst · Substitution 1Off: P. Bartolomei · On: G. Maggiore
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76' Crotone subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Firenze · On: A. Kargbo
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79' Spezia subst · Substitution 2Off: A. da Cruz · On: S. Bidaoui
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81' Spezia Goal · Normal GoalS. Bidaoui · Assist: E. Gyasi
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90' Spezia Card · Yellow CardL. Mora
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90' Spezia subst · Substitution 3Off: E. Gyasi · On: Marco Crimi
Match Stats
| Stat | Spezia | Crotone |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 16 | 21 |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | 4 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 7 | 7 |
| Corners | 3 | 6 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 3 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 4 |
| Possession | 48% | 52% |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | 3 | 0 |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ A. Galabinov's early goal in the 25th minute set the tone for Spezia's dominant performance.
- ▸ The accumulation of three yellow cards in the first half for Crotone marked a critical shift in momentum, leaving them short-handed and struggling to cope with Spezia's pressure.