Match report

Venezia Defeats Spal 2-1 in Serie B Clash

Venezia
Venezia
2–1
FT
Spal
Spal
Feb 11, 2023

Venezia emerged victorious against Spal in a closely contested Serie B match. The home side scored twice through Tobi Tessmann and Nicola Pierini before the interval, securing their lead despite Luca Dickmann’s consolation goal for Spal.

Key Facts

  • • Venezia's goals were scored by Tobi Tessmann (12') and Nicola Pierini (34'), both assisted by Jere Pohjanpalo.
  • • Luca Dickmann reduced the deficit for Spal at 56'.
  • • Mikkel Ellertsson received a yellow card for Venezia in the 47th minute, while Alberto La Mantia was booked for Spal shortly after.

Lineups

Venezia

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 66 J. Joronen (G)
  • 55 P. Hristov (D)
  • 23 L. Ceppitelli (D)
  • 44 A. Carboni (D)
  • 27 A. Candela (M)
  • 8 T. Tessmann (M)
  • 18 M. Jajalo (M)
  • 77 M. Ellertsson (M)
  • 7 F. Zampano (M)
  • 20 J. Pohjanpalo (F)
  • 25 N. Pierini (F)

Substitutes

  • 38 M. Kofod Andersen
  • 17 D. Johnsen
  • 11 A. Novakovich
  • 21 D. Cheryshev
  • 6 G. Busio
  • 19 R. Ciervo
  • 30 M. Svoboda
  • 12 Bruno
  • 94 A. Beghetto
  • 62 T. Milanese
  • 1 N. Mäenpää
  • 60 L. Busato

Spal

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 E. Alfonso (G)
  • 6 B. Meccariello (D)
  • 27 P. Peda (D)
  • 4 C. Dalle Mura (D)
  • 24 L. Dickmann (M)
  • 20 M. Prati (M)
  • 16 L. Valzania (M)
  • 21 R. Celia (M)
  • 44 R. Nainggolan (F)
  • 11 I. Fetfatzidis (F)
  • 9 G. Moncini (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 A. La Mantia
  • 40 G. Tunjov
  • 23 A. Murgia
  • 37 F. Maistro
  • 99 S. Rabbi
  • 2 A. Fiordaliso
  • 3 A. Tripaldelli
  • 32 N. Rauti
  • 18 M. Arena
  • 14 F. Zuculini
  • 10 N. Zanellato
  • 31 Gabriel Brazão

Timeline

  1. Venezia
    12' Venezia Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Tessmann · Assist: J. Pohjanpalo
  2. Venezia
    34' Venezia Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Pierini · Assist: J. Pohjanpalo
  3. Spal
    46' Spal subst · Substitution 1
    Off: I. Fetfatzidis · On: A. La Mantia
  4. Venezia
    47' Venezia Card · Yellow Card
    M. E. Ellertsson

    Foul

  5. Spal
    56' Spal Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Dickmann · Assist: L. Valzania
  6. Spal
    57' Spal Card · Yellow Card
    A. La Mantia

    Foul

  7. Venezia
    65' Venezia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. E. Ellertsson · On: M. Kofod Andersen
  8. Venezia
    65' Venezia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Pierini · On: D. Johnsen
  9. Spal
    66' Spal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Dalle Mura · On: G. Tunjov
  10. Spal
    66' Spal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Prati · On: A. Murgia
  11. Venezia
    81' Venezia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Pohjanpalo · On: A. Novakovich
  12. Venezia
    81' Venezia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Tessmann · On: D. Cheryshev
  13. Venezia
    84' Venezia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Jajalo · On: G. Busio
  14. Spal
    88' Spal subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Dickmann · On: F. Maistro

Match Stats

Stat Venezia Spal
Fouls 10 9
Pass Accuracy 76% 86%
Offsides 4 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 13
Corners 4 10
Total Passes 322 613
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 5 3
Shots on Target 6 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 6
Possession 35% 65%
Accurate Passes 245 527
Shots Inside Box 10 8
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 6 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Venezia took an early lead with Tessmann's goal on 12 minutes, setting the tone of the match.
  • ▸ Pierini doubled Venezia’s advantage at half-time, putting significant pressure on Spal to rally in the second half.