Match report
Spezia Defeats Catanzaro 2-0 in Serie B Clash
Catanzaro
0–2
FT
Spezia
May 21, 2025
Spezia handed Catanzaro a disappointing defeat in the crucial Serie B game on Saturday. Giuseppe Di Serio and F. Esposito were the key scorers for Spezia, securing all three points for their side. The match saw several yellow cards distributed, with both teams receiving cautions.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Catanzaro 0-2 Spezia
- • Giuseppe Di Serio scored the first goal at minute 49.
- • F. Esposito added to Spezia's lead with a goal in the 61st minute.
- • Spezia received multiple yellow cards, including S. Elia and G. Aurelio in quick succession.
- • Catanzaro players Nicolò Brighenti and Giuseppe Quagliata also picked up yellow cards.
Lineups
Catanzaro
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 22 M. Pigliacelli (G)
- 23 N. Brighenti (D)
- 14 S. Scognamillo (D)
- 6 F. Bonini (D)
- 84 T. Cassandro (M)
- 20 S. Pontisso (M)
- 10 J. Petriccione (M)
- 8 R. Ilie (M)
- 3 G. Quagliata (M)
- 9 P. Iemmello (F)
- 28 T. Biasci (F)
Substitutes
- 21 M. Pompetti
- 90 F. Pittarello
- 70 M. D'Alessandro
- 19 A. La Mantia
- 45 N. Buso
- 24 R. Pagano
- 82 C. Corradi
- 99 E. Borrelli
- 80 M. Coulibaly
- 4 Matias Antonini
- 25 L. Gelmi
Spezia
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 66 S. Gori (G)
- 2 P. Wiśniewski (D)
- 55 P. Hristov (D)
- 37 A. Matějů (D)
- 7 S. Elia (M)
- 29 F. Cassata (M)
- 8 Á. Nagy (M)
- 80 R. Kouda (M)
- 31 G. Aurelio (M)
- 20 G. Di Serio (F)
- 9 F. Esposito (F)
Substitutes
- 25 F. Bandinelli
- 32 L. Vignali
- 11 D. Falcinelli
- 36 P. Candelari
- 17 A. Čolak
- 13 A. Reca
- 23 L. Chichizola
- 65 S. Giorgeschi
- 82 H. Djankpata
- 44 M. Benvenuto
- 4 Salvador Ferrer
- 12 D. Mascardi
Timeline
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18' Spezia Card · Yellow CardS. Elia
Foul
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22' Spezia Card · Yellow CardG. Aurelio
Foul
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26' Catanzaro Card · Yellow CardG. Quagliata
Foul
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40' Catanzaro Card · Yellow CardNicolò Brighenti
Foul
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47' Spezia Card · Yellow CardF. Esposito
Foul
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49' Spezia Goal · Normal GoalGiuseppe Di Serio
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56' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 1Off: S. Pontisso · On: M. Pompetti
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56' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 2Off: Tommaso Biasci · On: Filippo Pittarello
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61' Spezia Goal · Normal GoalF. Esposito
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70' Spezia subst · Substitution 1Off: S. Elia · On: F. Bandinelli
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71' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 3Off: Nicolò Brighenti · On: M. D'Alessandro
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71' Spezia subst · Substitution 2Off: Rachid Kouda · On: Luca Vignali
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80' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Petriccione · On: A. La Mantia
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80' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 5Off: G. Quagliata · On: N. Buso
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81' Spezia subst · Substitution 3Off: Giuseppe Di Serio · On: Diego Falcinelli
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90'+1 Spezia subst · Substitution 4Off: F. Cassata · On: P. Candelari
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90'+2 Spezia subst · Substitution 5Off: F. Esposito · On: A. Čolak
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90'+5 Spezia Card · Yellow CardPetko Hristov
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Catanzaro | Spezia |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 17 | 22 |
| Pass Accuracy | 75% | 69% |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 8 | 9 |
| Corners | 1 | 7 |
| Total Passes | 394 | 325 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 1 | 5 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 2 |
| Possession | 54% | 46% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 297 | 223 |
| Shots Inside Box | 3 | 5 |
| Saves | 2 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Spezia's early control of the match was evident with their multiple yellow card warnings in the first half, which did not hinder their attacking prowess.
- ▸ The turning point came when Giuseppe Di Serio scored for Spezia at minute 49, giving them a crucial lead. This momentum carried over as F. Esposito added another goal just minutes later.