Match report
Catanzaro Defeats Ascoli 3-2 in Serie B
Catanzaro
3–2
FT
Ascoli
Feb 10, 2024
Catanzaro stunned Ascoli by coming from behind to secure a crucial 3–2 win in their Serie B clash on Saturday. The match was marred by an early red card for Ascoli, which ultimately proved pivotal as Catanzaro capitalized with late goals to seal the victory.
Key Facts
- • Catanzaro scored 3 goals: Antonini (17'), G. Bellusci's own goal (81'), P. Iemmello (86')
- • Ascoli netted 2 goals: Mantovani (24'), Eric Botteghin (37')
- • Lorenzo Valzania of Ascoli was sent off in the 58th minute following a red card decision from VAR
- • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams throughout the game
Lineups
Catanzaro
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 A. Fulignati (G)
- 92 M. Šitum (D)
- 14 S. Scognamillo (D)
- 4 Matias Antonini (D)
- 72 D. Veroli (D)
- 24 D. Sounas (M)
- 21 M. Pompetti (M)
- 8 L. Verna (M)
- 19 M. Stoppa (M)
- 70 G. Ambrosino (F)
- 28 T. Biasci (F)
Substitutes
- 9 P. Iemmello
- 10 J. Petriccione
- 7 L. D'Andrea
- 99 A. Donnarumma
- 33 A. Oliveri
- 20 S. Pontisso
- 22 E. Borrelli
- 32 L. Krajnc
- 16 A. Sala
- 23 N. Brighenti
- 44 K. Miranda
- 17 E. Brignola
Ascoli
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 2 E. Viviano (G)
- 55 G. Bellusci (D)
- 33 Eric Botteghin (D)
- 3 V. Mantovani (D)
- 23 M. Falzerano (M)
- 41 L. Valzania (M)
- 18 F. Di Tacchio (M)
- 73 P. Masini (M)
- 13 R. Celia (M)
- 11 J. Streng (F)
- 15 S. D'Uffizi (F)
Substitutes
- 7 K. Zedadka
- 8 S. Giovane
- 29 D. Ďuriš
- 14 D. Quaranta
- 16 S. Väisänen
- 94 Y. Maiga
- 20 T. Milanese
- 99 Pablo Rodríguez
- 10 F. Caligara
- 19 J. Tarantino
- 32 D. Vásquez
- 12 L. Bolletta
Timeline
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14' Ascoli Card · Yellow CardS. D'Uffizi
Foul
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17' Catanzaro Goal · Normal GoalMatias Antonini · Assist: G. Ambrosino
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21' Catanzaro Card · Yellow CardStefano Scognamillo
Foul
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24' Ascoli Goal · Normal GoalValerio Mantovani · Assist: M. Falzerano
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37' Ascoli Goal · Normal GoalEric Botteghin · Assist: R. Celia
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40' Ascoli Card · Yellow CardG. Bellusci
Foul
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43' Catanzaro Card · Yellow CardD. Sounas
Foul
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46' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 1Off: Tommaso Biasci · On: P. Iemmello
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46' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Verna · On: J. Petriccione
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51' Ascoli Card · Yellow CardFrancesco Di Tacchio
Foul
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57' Ascoli Var · Card upgradeL. Valzania
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58' Ascoli Card · Red CardL. Valzania
Foul
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61' Ascoli subst · Substitution 1Off: S. D'Uffizi · On: K. Zedadka
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61' Ascoli subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Celia · On: S. Giovane
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63' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Sounas · On: L. D'Andrea
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70' Ascoli subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Streng · On: D. Ďuriš
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71' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Stoppa · On: A. Donnarumma
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75' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 5Off: D. Veroli · On: Andrea Oliveri
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81' Catanzaro Goal · Own GoalG. Bellusci
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82' Ascoli subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Falzerano · On: D. Quaranta
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83' Ascoli subst · Substitution 5Off: Francesco Di Tacchio · On: S. Väisänen
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85' Ascoli Card · Yellow CardD. Quaranta
Time wasting
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86' Catanzaro Goal · Normal GoalP. Iemmello · Assist: A. Donnarumma
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87' Catanzaro Card · Yellow CardP. Iemmello
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90'+7 Catanzaro Card · Yellow CardM. Šitum
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Catanzaro | Ascoli |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 18 | 22 |
| Pass Accuracy | 85% | 59% |
| Offsides | 1 | 2 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 11 | 10 |
| Corners | 4 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 590 | 237 |
| Yellow Cards | 5 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 3 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 5 |
| Possession | 71% | 29% |
| Accurate Passes | 503 | 141 |
| Shots Inside Box | 10 | 4 |
| Saves | 1 | 0 |
| Shots Outside Box | 1 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Ascoli took an early lead with goals from Mantovani and Botteghin, but Catanzaro's Antonini equalized quickly.
- ▸ The turning point came when Lorenzo Valzania received a red card in the 58th minute, leaving Ascoli to play down a man for the remainder of the match.
- ▸ Catanzaro capitalized on their numerical advantage with an own goal and P. Iemmello's late strike to secure the win.