Match report

Pescara Stuns Bari 4-0 in Serie B Clash

Pescara
Pescara
4–0
FT
Bari
Bari
Mar 8, 2026

Pescara delivered a resounding 4-0 victory over Bari in their Serie B clash, thanks to a brace from A. Di Nardo, a penalty from L. Insigne, and a late goal from L. Valzania. The match was marred by yellow cards for A. Di Nardo and L. Berardi from Pescara, while Bari struggled to contain the home side's attacking prowess.

Key Facts

  • • A. Di Nardo scored two goals for Pescara (13', 47')
  • • L. Insigne scored a penalty for Pescara (40')
  • • L. Valzania scored the fourth goal for Pescara (56')
  • • G. De Pieri received a yellow card for Bari (28')
  • • A. Di Nardo (Pescara) received a yellow card (30')

Lineups

Pescara

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 22 I. Saio (G)
  • 26 A. Gravillon (D)
  • 2 R. Capellini (D)
  • 6 D. Bettella (D)
  • 32 A. Cagnano (D)
  • 8 G. Brugman (M)
  • 13 G. Acampora (M)
  • 14 L. Valzania (M)
  • 21 F. Caligara (M)
  • 11 L. Insigne (M)
  • 9 A. Di Nardo (F)

Substitutes

  • 44 M. Brondbo
  • 12 N. Profeta
  • 3 G. Letizia
  • 5 J. Brandes
  • 95 G. Corbo
  • 7 L. Meazzi
  • 33 A. Oliveri
  • 31 F. Russo
  • 18 L. Fanne
  • 36 L. Berardi
  • 42 C. D'Errico

Bari

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 31 M. Cerofolini (G)
  • 13 V. Mantovani (D)
  • 26 C. Odenthal (D)
  • 43 D. Nikolaou (D)
  • 25 R. Pucino (M)
  • 18 G. Maggiore (M)
  • 80 F. Artioli (M)
  • 93 M. Dorval (M)
  • 49 G. De Pieri (F)
  • 11 G. Moncini (F)
  • 17 E. Rao

Substitutes

  • 1 M. Pissardo
  • 10 N. Bellomo
  • 9 C. Gytkjaer
  • 51 A. Cistana
  • 19 T. Esteves
  • 20 N. Cavuoti
  • 66 D. Traore
  • 24 L. Dickmann
  • 90 M. Cuni
  • 27 M. Braunoder
  • 8 R. Pagano
  • 37 G. Stabile

Timeline

  1. Pescara
    13' Pescara Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Di Nardo · Assist: Andrea Cagnano
  2. Bari
    28' Bari Card · Yellow Card
    G. De Pieri

    Foul

  3. Pescara
    30' Pescara Card · Yellow Card
    A. Di Nardo

    Foul

  4. Pescara
    40' Pescara Goal · Penalty
    L. Insigne
  5. Bari
    46' Bari subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Dimitrios Nikolaou · On: A. Cistana
  6. Bari
    46' Bari subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Dorval · On: T. Esteves
  7. Bari
    46' Bari subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Artioli · On: D. Traore
  8. Pescara
    47' Pescara Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Di Nardo
  9. Pescara
    56' Pescara Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Valzania
  10. Pescara
    59' Pescara subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Acampora · On: L. Fanne
  11. Pescara
    59' Pescara subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Valzania · On: L. Berardi
  12. Bari
    60' Bari subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. De Pieri · On: N. Bellomo
  13. Pescara
    66' Pescara subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Capellini · On: Gabriele Corbo
  14. Bari
    70' Bari subst · Substitution 5
    Off: E. Rao · On: M. Cuni
  15. Pescara
    73' Pescara subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Insigne · On: F. Russo
  16. Pescara
    74' Pescara subst · Substitution 5
    Off: F. Caligara · On: L. Meazzi
  17. Pescara
    79' Pescara Card · Yellow Card
    L. Berardi

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Pescara Bari
Fouls 18 10
Pass Accuracy 83% 75%
Offsides 6 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 27 12
Corners 2 4
Total Passes 468 324
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 4 3
Shots on Target 17 2
xG 4.14 0.99
Shots off Target 6 7
Possession 58% 42%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 389 242
Shots Inside Box 13 6
Saves 2 12
Shots Outside Box 14 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Pescara took an early lead through A. Di Nardo's goal at 13' which set the tone for the match
  • ▸ The penalty conversion by L. Insigne at 40' and A. Di Nardo's second goal at 47' effectively sealed Bari's fate, as they were unable to mount a comeback