Match report
Spezia Defeats Ascoli 2-1 in Serie B
Spezia
2–1
FT
Ascoli
Apr 1, 2024
Spezia narrowly defeated Ascoli by a score of 2-1 in their Serie B match. Luca Vignali and Petko Hristov scored for Spezia, while P. Rodriguez netted for Ascoli. This victory solidifies Spezia's position in the league standings.
Key Facts
- • Luca Vignali scored first for Spezia at 12 minutes with an assist from S. Elia.
- • P. Rodriguez equalized for Ascoli just five minutes later, scoring in the 17th minute with an assist from Francesco Di Tacchio.
- • Petko Hristov secured the win for Spezia by scoring the second goal at 52 minutes.
- • Ascoli made multiple substitutions but could not reverse the tide of the game.
Lineups
Spezia
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 J. Zoet (G)
- 37 A. Matějů (D)
- 55 P. Hristov (D)
- 43 D. Nikolaou (D)
- 14 L. Vignali (M)
- 8 Á. Nagy (M)
- 10 S. Esposito (M)
- 7 S. Elia (M)
- 99 D. Verde (F)
- 25 F. Bandinelli (F)
- 16 D. Falcinelli (F)
Substitutes
- 9 F. Esposito
- 5 G. Tanco
- 97 F. Jagiełło
- 36 P. Candelari
- 21 G. Corradini
- 80 R. Kouda
- 15 N. Pietra
- 33 I. Gelashvili
- 26 C. Cugnata
- 40 P. Zovko
- 24 L. Moro
- 77 N. Bertola
Ascoli
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 32 D. Vásquez (G)
- 16 S. Väisänen (D)
- 55 G. Bellusci (D)
- 3 V. Mantovani (D)
- 7 K. Zedadka (M)
- 73 P. Masini (M)
- 18 F. Di Tacchio (M)
- 8 S. Giovane (M)
- 13 R. Celia (M)
- 11 J. Streng (F)
- 99 Pablo Rodríguez (F)
Substitutes
- 14 D. Quaranta
- 40 B. Bayeye
- 29 D. Ďuriš
- 10 F. Caligara
- 15 S. D'Uffizi
- 94 Y. Maiga
- 2 E. Viviano
- 12 L. Bolletta
- 20 T. Milanese
- 41 L. Valzania
- 17 C. Adjapong
- 44 A. Tavčar
Timeline
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12' Spezia Goal · Normal GoalLuca Vignali · Assist: S. Elia -
17' Ascoli Card · Yellow CardJ. StrengFoul
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24' Ascoli Goal · Normal GoalP. Rodriguez · Assist: Francesco Di Tacchio -
32' Spezia Card · Yellow CardA. NagyFoul
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35' Ascoli subst · Substitution 1Off: S. Väisänen · On: D. Quaranta -
52' Spezia Goal · Normal GoalPetko Hristov -
60' Ascoli subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Celia · On: B. J. Bayeye -
61' Ascoli subst · Substitution 3Off: S. Giovane · On: D. Ďuriš -
61' Ascoli subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Streng · On: F. Caligara -
75' Ascoli subst · Substitution 5Off: Patrizio Masini · On: S. D'Uffizi -
78' Spezia subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Verde · On: F. Esposito -
87' Spezia subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Elia · On: G. Tanco -
87' Spezia subst · Substitution 3Off: Diego Falcinelli · On: F. Jagiello
Match Stats
| Stat | Spezia | Ascoli |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 22 |
| Pass Accuracy | 75% | 78% |
| Offsides | 2 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 10 | 7 |
| Corners | 4 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 403 | 373 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 3 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 4 |
| Possession | 52% | 48% |
| Accurate Passes | 302 | 290 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 2 |
| Saves | 2 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Spezia took an early lead through Luca Vignali's goal in the 12th minute, setting a strong tone for the match.
- ▸ Petko Hristov's decisive second goal at 52 minutes was crucial as it secured Spezia’s victory despite Ascoli's efforts to equalize.