Match report
Brescia Defeats Spezia 1-0 in Serie B Clash
Spezia
0–1
FT
Brescia
Mar 28, 2025
Brescia edged out Spezia in a tightly contested Serie B encounter at the Stadio Alberto Picco. The decisive moment came just four minutes into the match when Gennaro Borrelli, assisted by Andrea Papetti, broke the deadlock for Brescia. Despite numerous substitutions and yellow cards issued to both teams, including a red card for Spezia's F. Cassata in the second half, Spezia could not find an equalizer. This victory solidifies Brescia's position in Serie B.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Spezia 0 - 1 Brescia
- • Gennaro Borrelli scored the only goal for Brescia at minute 4, assisted by Andrea Papetti
- • F. Cassata of Spezia was sent off in the 73rd minute
- • Spezia had three players receive yellow cards: Aleš Matuželić (18'), F. Bandinelli (20'), and F. Cassata (63', 73')
- • Brescia's Matthias Verreth was also shown a yellow card in the 35th minute
Lineups
Spezia
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 23 L. Chichizola (G)
- 2 P. Wiśniewski (D)
- 55 P. Hristov (D)
- 37 A. Matějů (D)
- 7 S. Elia (M)
- 80 R. Kouda (M)
- 8 Á. Nagy (M)
- 25 F. Bandinelli (M)
- 13 A. Reca (M)
- 20 G. Di Serio (F)
- 9 F. Esposito (F)
Substitutes
- 31 G. Aurelio
- 77 N. Bertola
- 29 F. Cassata
- 17 A. Čolak
- 11 D. Falcinelli
- 36 P. Candelari
- 10 G. Lapadula
- 65 S. Giorgeschi
- 82 H. Djankpata
- 4 Salvador Ferrer
- 44 M. Benvenuto
- 66 S. Gori
Brescia
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 1 L. Lezzerini (G)
- 32 A. Papetti (D)
- 28 D. Adorni (D)
- 15 A. Cistana (D)
- 24 L. Dickmann (M)
- 25 D. Bisoli (M)
- 6 M. Verreth (M)
- 19 N. Corrado (M)
- 20 P. Nuamah (M)
- 29 G. Borrelli (F)
- 11 G. Moncini (F)
Substitutes
- 26 M. Bertagnoli
- 18 A. Jallow
- 39 M. Besaggio
- 7 A. Jurič
- 5 G. Calvani
- 14 G. Maucci
- 9 F. Bianchi
- 12 M. Avella
- 22 L. Andrenacci
- 16 L. D'Andrea
- 33 Z. Muça
Timeline
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4' Brescia Goal · Normal GoalGennaro Borrelli · Assist: Andrea Papetti
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18' Spezia Card · Yellow CardAleš Matějů
Foul
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20' Spezia Card · Yellow CardF. Bandinelli
Foul
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35' Brescia Card · Yellow CardMatthias Verreth
Argument
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46' Spezia subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Reca · On: G. Aurelio
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46' Spezia subst · Substitution 2Off: Aleš Matějů · On: Nicolò Bertola
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62' Spezia subst · Substitution 3Off: F. Bandinelli · On: F. Cassata
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62' Brescia subst · Substitution 1Off: P. Nuamah · On: M. Bertagnoli
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63' Brescia subst · Substitution 2Off: N. Corrado · On: A. Jallow
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68' Spezia subst · Substitution 4Off: S. Elia · On: A. Čolak
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70' Spezia Card · Yellow CardF. Cassata
Argument
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72' Brescia Card · Yellow CardD. Adorni
Foul
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73' Spezia Card · Yellow CardF. Cassata
Foul
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73' Spezia Card · Red CardF. Cassata
Foul
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78' Spezia subst · Substitution 5Off: Giuseppe Di Serio · On: Diego Falcinelli
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84' Brescia subst · Substitution 3Off: Matthias Verreth · On: Michele Besaggio
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84' Brescia subst · Substitution 4Off: G. Moncini · On: A. Juric
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84' Brescia subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Cistana · On: Gabriele Calvani
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90'+1 Brescia Card · Yellow CardMichele Besaggio
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Spezia | Brescia |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 20 | 16 |
| Pass Accuracy | 81% | 56% |
| Offsides | 1 | 2 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 25 | 13 |
| Corners | 16 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 442 | 192 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 7 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 7 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 12 | 3 |
| Possession | 71% | 29% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 359 | 108 |
| Shots Inside Box | 17 | 9 |
| Saves | 6 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 8 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early goal by Gennaro Borrelli in the fourth minute set Brescia on course for victory, giving them an immediate psychological edge over Spezia.
- ▸ F. Cassata's dismissal at 73' significantly impacted Spezia's chances of turning the match around, reducing their offensive threat and increasing defensive pressure.