Match report

Mantova Defeats Carrarese 2–1 in Serie B Clash

Mantova
Mantova
2–1
FT
Carrarese
Carrarese
May 9, 2025

Mantova held off Carrarese in a closely contested Serie B encounter, securing a narrow victory with a score of 2-1. Goals from L. Mancuso and A. Debenedetti proved decisive despite Carrarese's best efforts.

Key Facts

  • • L. Mancuso scored the first goal for Mantova at minute 44.
  • • M. Finotto equalized for Carrarese in the 47th minute, assisted by M. Cicconi.
  • • A. Debenedetti secured the victory with a goal in the 83rd minute, assisted by D. Bragantini.

Lineups

Mantova

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Festa (G)
  • 27 T. Maggioni (D)
  • 13 F. Brignani (D)
  • 29 S. Cella (D)
  • 6 C. Bani (D)
  • 14 F. Galuppini (M)
  • 8 S. Burrai (M)
  • 21 S. Trimboli (M)
  • 11 A. Fiori (M)
  • 7 D. Mensah (F)
  • 19 L. Mancuso (F)

Substitutes

  • 70 M. Aramu
  • 30 D. Bragantini
  • 9 A. Debenedetti
  • 26 S. Giordano
  • 10 D. Wieser
  • 4 M. Solini
  • 28 M. Muroni
  • 20 G. Fedel
  • 87 S. De Maio
  • 12 L. Sonzogni
  • 36 F. Paoletti
  • 24 F. Artioli

Carrarese

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 30 N. Ravaglia (G)
  • 13 D. Bouah (D)
  • 4 J. Illanes (D)
  • 34 G. Guarino (D)
  • 3 M. Imperiale (D)
  • 11 M. Cicconi (D)
  • 20 S. Giovane (M)
  • 18 N. Schiavi (M)
  • 10 T. Milanese (M)
  • 19 S. Shpendi (F)
  • 32 M. Finotto (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 E. Zuelli
  • 9 L. Cherubini
  • 82 L. Capezzi
  • 5 F. Melegoni
  • 92 E. Torregrossa
  • 28 G. Manzari
  • 77 N. Belloni
  • 21 M. Coppolaro
  • 47 A. Fontanarosa
  • 90 L. Cerri
  • 6 F. Oliana
  • 1 M. Bleve

Timeline

  1. Carrarese
    5' Carrarese Card · Yellow Card
    N. Ravaglia

    Argument

  2. Carrarese
    33' Carrarese Card · Yellow Card
    Julián Illanes

    Foul

  3. Mantova
    44' Mantova Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Mancuso · Assist: D. Mensah
  4. Carrarese
    46' Carrarese subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Nicolas Schiavi · On: E. Zuelli
  5. Carrarese
    46' Carrarese subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Milanese · On: L. Cherubini
  6. Carrarese
    47' Carrarese Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Finotto · Assist: M. Cicconi
  7. Carrarese
    55' Carrarese Card · Yellow Card
    M. Cicconi

    Foul

  8. Mantova
    55' Mantova subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Fiori · On: M. Aramu
  9. Mantova
    63' Mantova Card · Yellow Card
    Stefano Cella

    Foul

  10. Carrarese
    65' Carrarese subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Giovane · On: L. Capezzi
  11. Mantova
    67' Mantova subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Galuppini · On: D. Bragantini
  12. Mantova
    68' Mantova subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Mancuso · On: A. Debenedetti
  13. Carrarese
    76' Carrarese Card · Yellow Card
    L. Capezzi

    Foul

  14. Mantova
    81' Mantova subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Cristiano Bani · On: S. Giordano
  15. Mantova
    81' Mantova subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Mensah · On: D. Wieser
  16. Carrarese
    83' Carrarese subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Shpendi · On: F. Melegoni
  17. Mantova
    83' Mantova Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Debenedetti · Assist: D. Bragantini
  18. Mantova
    84' Mantova Card · Yellow Card
    A. Debenedetti
  19. Carrarese
    88' Carrarese subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Gabriele Guarino · On: E. Torregrossa
  20. Mantova
    90'+1 Mantova Card · Yellow Card
    D. Bragantini

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Mantova Carrarese
Fouls 17 15
Pass Accuracy 86% 75%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 11
Corners 2 4
Total Passes 495 346
Yellow Cards 3 4
Blocked Shots 3 6
Shots on Target 5 1
xG — —
Shots off Target 10 4
Possession 58% 42%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 428 260
Shots Inside Box 11 8
Saves 0 3
Shots Outside Box 7 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Mantova took an early lead through L. Mancuso's goal at the half-hour mark, providing momentum.
  • ▸ A. Debenedetti’s late goal in the 83rd minute secured Mantova's victory and shifted the game's balance decisively.