Match report

Padova Stuns Modena with Late Heroics, Secures 2-1 Win in Serie B

Modena
Modena
1–2
FT
Padova
Padova
Feb 28, 2026

Padova stunned Serie B rivals Modena with a dominant early performance before holding on to secure a 2-1 victory in the clash at Stadio Alberto Braglia. Goals from K. Lasagna and C. Faedo put Padova ahead, while L. Zanimacchia's late effort kept Modena in contention but couldn't prevent the loss.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Modena 1–2 Padova
  • • Goals: K. Lasagna (8'), C. Faedo (14') for Padova; L. Zanimacchia (56') for Modena
  • • Yellow Cards: Y. Massolin (Modena), C. Buonaiuto, Mattia Fortin, K. Varas (Padova)

Lineups

Modena

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Leandro Chichizola (G)
  • 25 Alessandro Dellavalle (D)
  • 19 Steven Nador (D)
  • 20 Bryant Nieling (D)
  • 2 Gady Beyuku (M)
  • 98 Luca Zanimacchia (M)
  • 16 Fabio Gerli (M)
  • 8 Simone Santoro (M)
  • 7 Francesco Zampano (M)
  • 10 Giuseppe Ambrosino (F)
  • 99 Manuel De Luca (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 Yanis Massolin
  • 29 Matteo Cotali
  • 9 Ettore Gliozzi
  • 90 Antonio Imputato
  • 92 Grégoire Defrel
  • 22 Michele Pezzolato
  • 13 Abdullah Laidani
  • 28 Davide Adorni
  • 33 Cristian Cauz
  • 71 Samuel Wiafe
  • 6 Tito Fabbri
  • 11 Pedro Mendes

Padova

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 14 Mattia Fortin (G)
  • 4 Francesco Belli (D)
  • 32 Filippo Sgarbi (D)
  • 58 Christian Pastina (D)
  • 72 Carlo Faedo (D)
  • 17 Alessandro Capelli (M)
  • 7 Kevin Varas Marcillo (M)
  • 44 Jonas Harder (M)
  • 77 Francesco Di Mariano (M)
  • 92 Cristian Buonaiuto (F)
  • 15 Kevin Lasagna (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 Lorenzo Crisetig
  • 23 Luca Di Maggio
  • 55 Lorenzo Villa
  • 41 Jonathan Silva
  • 24 Gianluca Caprari
  • 1 Louis Mouquet
  • 22 Alessandro Sorrentino
  • 13 Alessandro Boi
  • 86 Giovanni Giunti
  • 30 Giulio Favale
  • 20 Mattia Bortolussi
  • 11 Alessandro Seghetti

Timeline

  1. Padova
    5' Padova subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Harder · On: L. Crisetig
  2. Padova
    8' Padova Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Lasagna · Assist: Francesco Di Mariano
  3. Padova
    14' Padova Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Faedo · Assist: C. Buonaiuto
  4. Modena
    28' Modena subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Gady Beyuku · On: Y. Massolin
  5. Padova
    44' Padova Card · Yellow Card
    C. Buonaiuto
  6. Modena
    51' Modena Card · Yellow Card
    Y. Massolin
  7. Modena
    53' Modena subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Ambrosino · On: E. Gliozzi
  8. Modena
    54' Modena subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Nieling · On: M. Cotali
  9. Modena
    56' Modena Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Zanimacchia · Assist: E. Gliozzi
  10. Padova
    60' Padova subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Buonaiuto · On: L. Di Maggio
  11. Padova
    68' Padova subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Pastina · On: L. Villa
  12. Padova
    68' Padova subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Francesco Di Mariano · On: J. Silva
  13. Padova
    68' Padova subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. Lasagna · On: G. Caprari
  14. Modena
    73' Modena subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. De Luca · On: A. Imputato
  15. Modena
    73' Modena subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Francesco Zampano · On: Grégoire Defrel
  16. Padova
    74' Padova Card · Yellow Card
    Mattia Fortin
  17. Modena
    89' Modena Card · Yellow Card
    S. Nador
  18. Padova
    90'+1 Padova Card · Yellow Card
    K. Varas

Match Stats

Stat Modena Padova
Fouls 12 13
Pass Accuracy 83% 77%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 6
Corners 6 3
Total Passes 442 312
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 3 1
Shots on Target 5 3
xG 0.44 0.54
Shots off Target 4 2
Possession 60% 40%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 367 239
Shots Inside Box 6 3
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 6 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Early goals by K. Lasagna and C. Faedo set the tone for Padova's victory, giving them a crucial 2-0 lead in just 14 minutes.
  • ▸ Modena mounted a spirited comeback with L. Zanimacchia's goal on 56', but Padova managed to hold their ground despite late pressure.