Match report

Spezia Defeats Ascoli 2-1 in Serie B

Spezia
Spezia
2–1
FT
Ascoli
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

  1. Spezia
    12' Spezia Goal · Normal Goal
    Luca Vignali · Assist: S. Elia
  2. Ascoli
    17' Ascoli Card · Yellow Card
    J. Streng

    Foul

  3. Ascoli
    24' Ascoli Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Rodriguez · Assist: Francesco Di Tacchio
  4. Spezia
    32' Spezia Card · Yellow Card
    A. Nagy

    Foul

  5. Ascoli
    35' Ascoli subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Väisänen · On: D. Quaranta
  6. Spezia
    52' Spezia Goal · Normal Goal
    Petko Hristov
  7. Ascoli
    60' Ascoli subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Celia · On: B. J. Bayeye
  8. Ascoli
    61' Ascoli subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Giovane · On: D. Ďuriš
  9. Ascoli
    61' Ascoli subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Streng · On: F. Caligara
  10. Ascoli
    75' Ascoli subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Patrizio Masini · On: S. D'Uffizi
  11. Spezia
    78' Spezia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Verde · On: F. Esposito
  12. Spezia
    87' Spezia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Elia · On: G. Tanco
  13. Spezia
    87' Spezia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: 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.