Match report
Catanzaro Secures 3-1 Victory Over Padova in Serie B
Padova
1–3
FT
Catanzaro
Mar 14, 2026
Catanzaro secured a vital 3-1 win over Padova in Serie B, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive resilience. Goals from G. Alesi and P. Iemmello, the latter scoring twice, highlighted Catanzaro's dominance. Despite Padova's efforts and late substitutions, the team couldn't overcome the early deficit set by Catanzaro's quick start.
Key Facts
- • Catanzaro's G. Alesi scored the first goal at minute 17, assisted by Filippo Pittarello.
- • P. Iemmello doubled Catanzaro's lead with a goal at minute 51, assisted by C. Favasuli.
- • P. Iemmello scored again in the 90th minute, assisted by P. Nuamah.
- • Padova struggled to find their rhythm, with multiple substitutions made in the second half.
- • Catanzaro maintained control, with key performances from Filippo Pittarello and P. Nuamah.
Lineups
Padova
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 22 Alessandro Sorrentino (G)
- 4 Francesco Belli (D)
- 55 Lorenzo Villa (D)
- 5 Marco Perrotta (D)
- 72 Carlo Faedo (D)
- 17 Alessandro Capelli (M)
- 8 Pietro Fusi (M)
- 7 Kevin Varas Marcillo (M)
- 77 Francesco Di Mariano (M)
- 20 Mattia Bortolussi (F)
- 24 Gianluca Caprari (F)
Substitutes
- 30 Giulio Favale
- 15 Kevin Lasagna
- 41 Jonathan Silva
- 23 Luca Di Maggio
- 92 Cristian Buonaiuto
- 14 Mattia Fortin
- 1 Louis Mouquet
- 58 Christian Pastina
- 13 Alessandro Boi
- 6 Lorenzo Crisetig
- 86 Giovanni Giunti
- 11 Alessandro Seghetti
Catanzaro
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 22 Mirko Pigliacelli (G)
- 84 Tommaso Cassandro (D)
- 4 Matias Antonini (D)
- 23 Nicolò Brighenti (D)
- 27 Costantino Favasuli (M)
- 10 Jacopo Petriccione (M)
- 20 Simone Pontisso (M)
- 30 Gabriele Alesi (M)
- 14 Mattia Liberali (F)
- 9 Pietro Iemmello (F)
- 8 Filippo Pittarello (F)
Substitutes
- 32 Fabio Rispoli
- 62 Ruggero Frosinini
- 21 Marco Pompetti
- 19 Patrick Amiamo Nuamah
- 98 Davide Buglio
- 1 Christian Marietta
- 2 Gonçalo Esteves
- 6 Fellipe Jack
- 5 Ervin Bashi
- 26 Bruno Verrengia
- 94 Federico Di Francesco
- 39 N'Dri Koffi
Timeline
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17' Catanzaro Goal · Normal GoalG. Alesi · Assist: Filippo Pittarello
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36' Catanzaro Card · Yellow CardM. Liberali
Foul
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51' Catanzaro Goal · Normal GoalP. Iemmello · Assist: C. Favasuli
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54' Padova subst · Substitution 1Off: G. Caprari · On: K. Lasagna
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54' Padova subst · Substitution 2Off: F. Belli · On: G. Favale
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59' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Liberali · On: F. Rispoli
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65' Padova Card · Yellow CardFrancesco Di Mariano
Foul
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68' Padova subst · Substitution 3Off: Francesco Di Mariano · On: C. Buonaiuto
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68' Padova subst · Substitution 4Off: Pietro Fusi · On: L. Di Maggio
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68' Padova subst · Substitution 5Off: C. Faedo · On: J. Silva
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74' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Petriccione · On: M. Pompetti
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74' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 3Off: G. Alesi · On: R. Frosinini
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83' Catanzaro Card · Yellow CardC. Favasuli
Foul
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85' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 4Off: S. Pontisso · On: D. Buglio
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85' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 5Off: Filippo Pittarello · On: P. Nuamah
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90' Catanzaro Goal · Normal GoalP. Iemmello · Assist: P. Nuamah
Match Stats
| Stat | Padova | Catanzaro |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 18 | 15 |
| Pass Accuracy | 86% | 79% |
| Offsides | 0 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 12 | 13 |
| Corners | 3 | 6 |
| Total Passes | 414 | 362 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 1 | 5 |
| xG | 0.94 | 1.11 |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 4 |
| Possession | 54% | 46% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 354 | 285 |
| Shots Inside Box | 5 | 7 |
| Saves | 2 | 0 |
| Shots Outside Box | 7 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Catanzaro's early goal by G. Alesi at minute 17 set the tone for the match, giving them an immediate advantage over Padova.
- ▸ P. Iemmello's second goal in the 90th minute sealed Catanzaro's victory, solidifying their lead and securing the win in Serie B.