Match report

Salernitana Defeats Mantova 2-0 to Secure Crucial Serie B Points

Salernitana
Salernitana
2–0
FT
Mantova
Mantova
May 4, 2025

Salernitana made a significant statement in the Serie B standings by defeating Mantova 2-0. L. Amatucci opened the scoring just before halftime with an assist from T. Corazza, and S. Nwankwo sealed the win late into injury time with support from Fabio Ruggeri. The victory cements Salernitana's position in the promotion race.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Salernitana 2–0 Mantova
  • • Goals: L. Amatucci (45'+1), S. Nwankwo (90'+4)
  • • Assists: T. Corazza, Fabio Ruggeri
  • • Yellow Cards for Mantova: F. Brignani (29'), Nicolò Radaelli (38')
  • • Substitutions made by both teams significantly impacted the momentum of the match.

Lineups

Salernitana

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 53 O. Christensen (G)
  • 13 F. Ruggeri (D)
  • 33 G. Ferrari (D)
  • 47 L. Lochoshvili (D)
  • 29 P. Ghiglione (M)
  • 98 F. Zuccon (M)
  • 73 L. Amatucci (M)
  • 16 T. Corazza (M)
  • 31 D. Verde (F)
  • 21 R. Soriano (F)
  • 90 A. Cerri (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 S. Nwankwo
  • 70 A. Tello
  • 7 F. Tongya
  • 30 P. Stojanović
  • 19 J. Reine-Adélaïde
  • 99 A. Raimondo
  • 17 L. Njoh
  • 55 L. Sepe
  • 15 D. Bronn
  • 44 P. Jaroszyński
  • 72 S. Girelli
  • 18 F. Caligara

Mantova

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Festa (G)
  • 17 N. Radaelli (D)
  • 13 F. Brignani (D)
  • 29 S. Cella (D)
  • 6 C. Bani (D)
  • 21 S. Trimboli (M)
  • 8 S. Burrai (M)
  • 30 D. Bragantini (M)
  • 19 L. Mancuso (M)
  • 11 A. Fiori (M)
  • 7 D. Mensah (F)

Substitutes

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

Timeline

  1. Mantova
    29' Mantova Card · Yellow Card
    F. Brignani

    Foul

  2. Mantova
    38' Mantova Card · Yellow Card
    Nicolò Radaelli

    Foul

  3. Salernitana
    45'+1 Salernitana Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Amatucci · Assist: T. Corazza
  4. Mantova
    59' Mantova subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Fiori · On: F. Paoletti
  5. Mantova
    59' Mantova subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Mensah · On: A. Debenedetti
  6. Mantova
    69' Mantova subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Brignani · On: S. De Maio
  7. Mantova
    69' Mantova subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Bragantini · On: F. Galuppini
  8. Salernitana
    70' Salernitana subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Cerri · On: S. Nwankwo
  9. Salernitana
    70' Salernitana subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Zuccon · On: Andrés Tello
  10. Salernitana
    77' Salernitana subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Verde · On: F. Tongya
  11. Salernitana
    77' Salernitana subst · Substitution 4
    Off: P. Ghiglione · On: P. Stojanovic
  12. Mantova
    77' Mantova subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Mancuso · On: M. Aramu
  13. Salernitana
    85' Salernitana subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Soriano · On: J. Reine-Adelaide
  14. Salernitana
    90'+4 Salernitana Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Nwankwo · Assist: Fabio Ruggeri

Match Stats

Stat Salernitana Mantova
Fouls 20 16
Pass Accuracy 82% 91%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 7
Corners — —
Total Passes 293 629
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 2 2
Shots on Target 3 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 8 3
Possession 32% 68%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 239 572
Shots Inside Box 6 4
Saves 2 1
Shots Outside Box 7 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Salernitana's first goal just before halftime shifted the game in their favor, giving them a psychological edge going into the break.
  • ▸ Mantova's early yellow cards to F. Brignani and Nicolò Radaelli disrupted their rhythm and affected their defensive cohesion.