Match report

Spal Secures 2-1 Win Over Reggiana in Serie B Clash

Reggiana
Reggiana
1–2
FT
Spal
Spal
May 7, 2021

Spal emerged victorious in their Serie B clash with Reggiana, securing a 2-1 win. Salvatore Esposito and Giacomo Strefezza scored for Spal, while Ivan Varone netted for Reggiana. Despite a spirited effort, Reggiana couldn't overcome Spal's early lead and late goal.

Key Facts

  • • Salvatore Esposito scored for Spal in the 35th minute.
  • • Ivan Varone equalized for Reggiana in the 64th minute.
  • • Giacomo Strefezza scored the winning goal for Spal in the 68th minute.
  • • Reggiana received three yellow cards during the match.
  • • Spal made multiple substitutions to manage the game and maintain their lead.

Lineups

Reggiana

Formation: 3-5-1-1

Starting XI

  • 22 G. Venturi (G)
  • 4 P. Rozzio (D)
  • 3 R. Martinelli (D)
  • 19 M. Espeche (D)
  • 17 L. Libutti (M)
  • 5 F. Rossi (M)
  • 18 L. Del Pinto (M)
  • 21 I. Radrezza (F)
  • 8 I. Varone (M)
  • 9 L. Zamparo (F)
  • 11 G. Lunetta (M)

Substitutes

  • 26 N. Kirwan
  • 28 N. Cambiaghi
  • 23 K. Laribi
  • 99 M. Ardemagni
  • 38 S. Muratore
  • 13 M. Cerofolini
  • 25 L. Siligardi
  • 93 A. Ajeti
  • 6 E. Yao
  • 20 B. Gyamfi
  • 16 S. Pezzella
  • 7 G. Zampano

Spal

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 22 D. Thiam (G)
  • 3 L. Ranieri (D)
  • 20 M. Okoli (D)
  • 41 L. Dickmann (M)
  • 11 A. Murgia (M)
  • 5 J. Segre (M)
  • 17 L. Sernicola (D)
  • 32 M. Sala (M)
  • 6 Salvatore Esposito (M)
  • 9 A. Paloschi (F)
  • 29 Raúl Asencio (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 Gabriel Espeto
  • 19 L. Mora
  • 4 N. Tomović
  • 10 S. Floccari
  • 97 M. Gomis
  • 80 D. Seck
  • 93 M. Tumminello
  • 77 F. Viviani
  • 23 F. Vicari
  • 7 S. Missiroli
  • 1 E. Berisha
  • 25 R. Spaltro
  • 90 L. Moro
  • 14 F. Di Francesco

Timeline

  1. Reggiana
    21' Reggiana Card · Yellow Card
    L. Del Pinto

    Foul

  2. Reggiana
    22' Reggiana Card · Yellow Card
    L. Zamparo

    Foul

  3. Reggiana
    23' Reggiana subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Lunetta · On: N. Kirwan
  4. Spal
    35' Spal Goal · Normal Goal
    Salvatore Esposito
  5. Spal
    39' Spal Card · Yellow Card
    L. Sernicola

    Foul

  6. Spal
    46' Spal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Murgia · On: L. Mora
  7. Spal
    46' Spal subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Paloschi · On: G. Strefezza
  8. Reggiana
    64' Reggiana Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Varone
  9. Spal
    65' Spal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Sernicola · On: N. Tomović
  10. Spal
    68' Spal Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Strefezza · Assist: J. Segre
  11. Reggiana
    69' Reggiana subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Libutti · On: K. Laribi
  12. Reggiana
    69' Reggiana subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Zamparo · On: M. Ardemagni
  13. Reggiana
    70' Reggiana Card · Yellow Card
    P. Rozzio

    Foul

  14. Reggiana
    73' Reggiana Card · Yellow Card
    Riccardo Martinelli

    Foul

  15. Spal
    76' Spal subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Raúl Asencio · On: S. Floccari
  16. Reggiana
    83' Reggiana subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Riccardo Martinelli · On: S. Muratore
  17. Spal
    88' Spal Card · Yellow Card
    S. Floccari

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Reggiana Spal
Fouls 18 23
Pass Accuracy 81% 72%
Offsides 5 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 8
Corners 5 3
Total Passes 448 347
Yellow Cards 4 2
Blocked Shots 2 3
Shots on Target 4 3
Shots off Target 7 2
Possession 56% 44%
Accurate Passes 362 249
Shots Inside Box 10 5
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 3 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Spal took the lead in the 35th minute with a goal from Salvatore Esposito, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ Reggiana equalized in the 64th minute through Ivan Varone, but Spal quickly responded with Giacomo Strefezza's goal in the 68th minute to regain the lead and secure the victory.