Match report

Spezia Defeats Catanzaro 2-1 in Serie B Clash

Spezia
Spezia
2–1
FT
Catanzaro
Catanzaro
May 25, 2025

Spezia secured a hard-fought victory against Catanzaro at the Stadio Alberto Picco. Despite falling behind early to T. Cassandro's goal, Spezia bounced back with goals from G. Aurelio and Przemysław Wiśniewski. A red card for Tommaso Biasci in the second half further strengthened Spezia’s lead, allowing them to maintain control until the final whistle.

Key Facts

  • • Spezia defeated Catanzaro 2-1 in Serie B.
  • • G. Aurelio and Przemysław Wiśniewski scored for Spezia.
  • • T. Cassandro netted the lone goal for Catanzaro.
  • • Tommaso Biasci received a red card for violent conduct late in the match.

Lineups

Spezia

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 66 S. Gori (G)
  • 2 P. Wiśniewski (D)
  • 55 P. Hristov (D)
  • 37 A. Matějů (D)
  • 32 L. Vignali (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

  • 13 A. Reca
  • 25 F. Bandinelli
  • 7 S. Elia
  • 11 D. Falcinelli
  • 17 A. Čolak
  • 10 G. Lapadula
  • 5 S. Esposito
  • 36 P. Candelari
  • 44 M. Benvenuto
  • 23 L. Chichizola
  • 65 S. Giorgeschi
  • 4 Salvador Ferrer

Catanzaro

Formation: 3-3-3-1

Starting XI

  • 22 M. Pigliacelli (G)
  • 84 T. Cassandro (D)
  • 14 S. Scognamillo (D)
  • 6 F. Bonini (D)
  • 21 M. Pompetti (M)
  • 10 J. Petriccione (M)
  • 3 G. Quagliata (M)
  • 45 N. Buso (F)
  • 9 P. Iemmello (M)
  • 8 R. Ilie (F)
  • 19 A. La Mantia (F)

Substitutes

  • 70 M. D'Alessandro
  • 28 T. Biasci
  • 90 F. Pittarello
  • 20 S. Pontisso
  • 24 R. Pagano
  • 23 N. Brighenti
  • 29 D. Seck
  • 7 M. Compagnon
  • 99 E. Borrelli
  • 4 Matias Antonini
  • 25 L. Gelmi

Timeline

  1. Catanzaro
    15' Catanzaro Card · Yellow Card
    A. La Mantia

    Foul

  2. Spezia
    31' Spezia Card · Yellow Card
    Aleš Matějů

    Foul

  3. Catanzaro
    31' Catanzaro Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Cassandro
  4. Spezia
    36' Spezia Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Aurelio
  5. Catanzaro
    46' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Buso · On: M. D'Alessandro
  6. Spezia
    61' Spezia Goal · Normal Goal
    Przemysław Wiśniewski · Assist: F. Esposito
  7. Spezia
    63' Spezia Var · Goal confirmed
    Przemysław Wiśniewski
  8. Catanzaro
    66' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Ilie · On: Tommaso Biasci
  9. Catanzaro
    66' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. La Mantia · On: Filippo Pittarello
  10. Spezia
    68' Spezia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Aleš Matějů · On: A. Reca
  11. Spezia
    68' Spezia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Giuseppe Di Serio · On: F. Bandinelli
  12. Catanzaro
    79' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Petriccione · On: S. Pontisso
  13. Spezia
    83' Spezia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Cassata · On: S. Elia
  14. Spezia
    83' Spezia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Rachid Kouda · On: Diego Falcinelli
  15. Catanzaro
    86' Catanzaro Card · Red Card
    Tommaso Biasci

    Violent conduct

  16. Catanzaro
    86' Catanzaro Var · Card reviewed
    Tommaso Biasci
  17. Catanzaro
    88' Catanzaro Card · Yellow Card
    Stefano Scognamillo

    Argument

  18. Spezia
    89' Spezia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: F. Esposito · On: A. Čolak

Match Stats

Stat Spezia Catanzaro
Fouls 23 19
Pass Accuracy 72% 83%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 9 8
Corners 2 2
Total Passes 231 425
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 2 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 2
Possession 35% 65%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 166 354
Shots Inside Box 7 7
Saves 3 0
Shots Outside Box 2 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Spezia equalized through G. Aurelio's goal at 36 minutes, reversing the momentum from Catanzaro.
  • ▸ Przemysław Wiśniewski's goal in the 61st minute gave Spezia a crucial lead as they overcame an early deficit and later managed the game with ten men after Biasci’s red card.