Match report

Spezia Defeats Cosenza 3-1 in Serie B Clash

Spezia
Spezia
3–1
FT
Cosenza
Cosenza
May 13, 2025

Spezia demonstrated strong form in their 3–1 triumph against Cosenza, securing vital points at home. Early goals from S. Elia and Rachid Kouda set the tone for Spezia's victory. Despite a late consolation goal by G. Artistico for Cosenza, Spezia maintained their lead through precise playmaking and defensive solidity.

Key Facts

  • • Spezia scored three goals: S. Elia (14'), Rachid Kouda (29', Pen Var confirmed), F. Esposito (45'+3')
  • • Cosenza's only goal came from G. Artistico at 48'
  • • Two yellow cards were issued to Spezia players: Przemysław Wiśniewski and Giuseppe Di Serio
  • • Both teams made multiple substitutions, with Cosenza making five changes and Spezia four

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)
  • 80 R. Kouda (M)
  • 8 Á. Nagy (M)
  • 29 F. Cassata (M)
  • 7 S. Elia (M)
  • 10 G. Lapadula (F)
  • 9 F. Esposito (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 G. Di Serio
  • 36 P. Candelari
  • 4 Salvador Ferrer
  • 11 D. Falcinelli
  • 12 D. Mascardi
  • 25 F. Bandinelli
  • 65 S. Giorgeschi
  • 15 M. Garzia
  • 44 M. Benvenuto
  • 17 A. Čolak
  • 23 L. Chichizola
  • 82 H. Djankpata

Cosenza

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 22 T. Vettorel (G)
  • 29 F. Sgarbi (D)
  • 55 A. Hristov (D)
  • 23 M. Venturi (D)
  • 2 B. Cimino (M)
  • 5 M. Gargiulo (M)
  • 28 C. Kouan (M)
  • 31 G. Ricci (M)
  • 34 A. Florenzi (F)
  • 20 A. Rizzo Pinna (F)
  • 9 G. Artistico (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 T. D'Orazio
  • 16 M. Ricciardi
  • 17 A. Caporale
  • 6 Charlys
  • 41 L. Contiero
  • 39 C. Kourfalidis
  • 12 G. Baldi
  • 19 R. Ciervo
  • 18 J. Cruz
  • 10 T. Fumagalli
  • 36 J. Novello

Timeline

  1. Spezia
    14' Spezia Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Elia
  2. Spezia
    29' Spezia Goal · Normal Goal
    Rachid Kouda · Assist: Luca Vignali
  3. Spezia
    45'+1 Spezia Var · Penalty confirmed
    Rachid Kouda
  4. Spezia
    45'+3 Spezia Goal · Penalty
    F. Esposito
  5. Cosenza
    48' Cosenza Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Artistico · Assist: B. Cimino
  6. Spezia
    53' Spezia Card · Yellow Card
    Przemysław Wiśniewski

    Foul

  7. Cosenza
    62' Cosenza subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Ricci · On: Tommaso D'Orazio
  8. Spezia
    63' Spezia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Lapadula · On: Giuseppe Di Serio
  9. Cosenza
    63' Cosenza subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Cimino · On: M. Ricciardi
  10. Cosenza
    63' Cosenza subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Venturi · On: Alessandro Caporale
  11. Spezia
    64' Spezia Card · Yellow Card
    Giuseppe Di Serio

    Foul

  12. Cosenza
    76' Cosenza subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Gargiulo · On: Charlys
  13. Spezia
    77' Spezia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Rachid Kouda · On: P. Candelari
  14. Spezia
    82' Spezia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Elia · On: Salvador Ferrer
  15. Spezia
    82' Spezia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Cassata · On: Diego Falcinelli
  16. Cosenza
    88' Cosenza subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Aldo Florenzi · On: L. Contiero

Match Stats

Stat Spezia Cosenza
Fouls 14 6
Pass Accuracy 82% 82%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 22
Corners 4 8
Total Passes 415 431
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 2 6
Shots on Target 6 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 11
Possession 49% 51%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 339 352
Shots Inside Box 7 11
Saves 4 3
Shots Outside Box 5 11

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Spezia's early goals by Elia and Kouda established a commanding lead within the first 30 minutes.
  • ▸ The confirmation of a penalty via VAR in favor of Spezia at half-time solidified their dominance, despite Cosenza scoring to reduce the deficit.