Match report

Brescia Defeats Monza 2-0 in Crucial Serie B Clash

Monza
Monza
0–2
FT
Brescia
Brescia
May 10, 2021

Brescia stunned Monza with a 2-0 victory in a critical Serie B match, thanks to goals by Ayé and Mangraviti. Monza's hopes were crushed when Bellusci saw red early in the second half, leaving them a man short for the duration of the game. This win solidifies Brescia's position in the competition, while Monza's prospects for a top-tier push are now less certain.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Monza 0 - 2 Brescia
  • • Ayé scored the opening goal for Brescia in the 69th minute
  • • Mangraviti secured the victory for Brescia with a goal in the 78th minute
  • • Monza's G. Bellusci was sent off in the 60th minute with a red card
  • • Brescia substituted five players, including F. Jagiello and A. Ragusa
  • • Monza made four substitutions, including Carlos Augusto and M. D'Alessandro

Lineups

Monza

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 22 M. Di Gregorio (G)
  • 6 G. Bellusci (D)
  • 31 M. Sampirisi (M)
  • 18 D. Bettella (D)
  • 30 Carlos Augusto (M)
  • 98 L. Pirola (D)
  • 8 A. Barberis (M)
  • 16 D. Frattesi (M)
  • 28 A. Colpani (M)
  • 9 C. Gytkjær (F)
  • 47 Dany Mota (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 A. D'Errico
  • 66 D. Diaw
  • 45 M. Balotelli
  • 77 M. D'Alessandro
  • 27 F. Ricci
  • 12 D. Sommariva
  • 23 M. Scozzarella
  • 7 K. Boateng
  • 21 M. Armellino
  • 2 G. Donati
  • 20 A. Barillà
  • 19 F. Scaglia

Brescia

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Joronen (G)
  • 26 B. Martella (D)
  • 15 A. Cistana (D)
  • 2 F. Karačić (D)
  • 14 M. Mangraviti (D)
  • 31 B. Bjarnason (M)
  • 25 D. Bisoli (M)
  • 6 E. Ndoj (M)
  • 5 T. van de Looi (M)
  • 9 A. Donnarumma (F)
  • 20 F. Ayé (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 F. Jagiełło
  • 21 J. Łabojko
  • 3 A. Matějů
  • 23 A. Ragusa
  • 29 M. Pajač
  • 19 A. Semprini
  • 33 L. Andrenacci
  • 7 N. Špalek
  • 32 A. Papetti

Timeline

  1. Brescia
    44' Brescia Card · Yellow Card
    E. Ndoj

    Foul

  2. Monza
    48' Monza Card · Yellow Card
    G. Bellusci

    Foul

  3. Brescia
    59' Brescia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Ndoj · On: F. Jagiello
  4. Monza
    60' Monza Card · Yellow Card
    G. Bellusci

    Foul

  5. Monza
    60' Monza Card · Red Card
    G. Bellusci

    Foul

  6. Monza
    65' Monza subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Colpani · On: A. D'Errico
  7. Monza
    65' Monza subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Gytkjaer · On: D. Diaw
  8. Brescia
    69' Brescia Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Ayé · Assist: F. Jagiello
  9. Brescia
    71' Brescia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Van de Looi · On: J. Łabojko
  10. Brescia
    72' Brescia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Martella · On: Aleš Matějů
  11. Monza
    75' Monza subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Carlos Augusto · On: M. Balotelli
  12. Monza
    75' Monza subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Mota · On: M. D'Alessandro
  13. Brescia
    78' Brescia Goal · Normal Goal
    Massimiliano Mangraviti · Assist: F. Karačić
  14. Brescia
    80' Brescia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Ayé · On: A. Ragusa
  15. Brescia
    80' Brescia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Birkir Bjarnason · On: M. Pajač
  16. Monza
    82' Monza Card · Yellow Card
    D. Frattesi

    Foul

  17. Monza
    83' Monza subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Frattesi · On: F. Ricci

Match Stats

Stat Monza Brescia
Fouls 18 8
Pass Accuracy 85% 83%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 22 11
Corners 8 8
Total Passes 433 414
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 9 4
Shots on Target 5 4
Shots off Target 8 3
Possession 50% 50%
Accurate Passes 368 344
Shots Inside Box 16 6
Saves 2 5
Shots Outside Box 6 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Monza's G. Bellusci was sent off in the 60th minute, leaving Monza a man down
  • ▸ Ayé's goal in the 69th minute broke Monza's resolve, setting the tone for Brescia's victory
  • ▸ Mangraviti's second goal in the 78th minute sealed Brescia's win, despite the numerical disadvantage of Monza