Match report
Modena Secures 2-1 Win Over Mantova in Serie B
Modena
2–1
FT
Mantova
Mar 21, 2026
Modena secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Mantova in a competitive Serie B match. A. Sersanti and D. Tonoli scored for Modena, while D. Mensah netted for Mantova. Despite a strong comeback attempt, Mantova could not overturn the deficit, leaving Modena with three valuable points.
Key Facts
- • A. Sersanti (14') and D. Tonoli (59') scored for Modena.
- • D. Mensah (81') scored the consolation goal for Mantova.
- • Francesco Zampano of Modena and Nicolò Radaelli of Mantova received yellow cards, both missing the next match.
- • Mantova made multiple substitutions, including Rachid Kouda and D. Mensah, to push for an equalizer.
Lineups
Modena
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 1 Leandro Chichizola (G)
- 77 Daniel Tonoli (D)
- 28 Davide Adorni (D)
- 20 Bryant Nieling (D)
- 7 Francesco Zampano (M)
- 5 Alessandro Sersanti (M)
- 16 Fabio Gerli (M)
- 8 Simone Santoro (M)
- 98 Luca Zanimacchia (M)
- 99 Manuel De Luca (F)
- 9 Ettore Gliozzi (F)
Substitutes
- 71 Samuel Wiafe
- 22 Michele Pezzolato
- 33 Cristian Cauz
- 25 Alessandro Dellavalle
- 2 Gady Beyuku
- 19 Steven Nador
- 29 Matteo Cotali
- 90 Antonio Imputato
- 17 Yanis Massolin
- 10 Giuseppe Ambrosino
- 11 Pedro Mendes
- 92 Grégoire Defrel
Mantova
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 24 Francesco Bardi (G)
- 3 Ali Dembélé (D)
- 29 Stefano Cella (D)
- 27 Alessio Castellini (D)
- 17 Nicolò Radaelli (M)
- 21 Simone Trimboli (M)
- 80 Rachid Kouda (M)
- 50 Fahem Benaissa-Yahia (M)
- 23 Tommaso Marras (F)
- 77 Nicolò Buso (F)
- 9 Leonardo Mancuso (F)
Substitutes
- 28 Maat Daniel Caprini
- 30 Davide Bragantini
- 34 Ante Vukovic
- 20 Junior Ligue
- 96 Tommaso Maggioni
- 5 Konstantinos Chrysopoulos
- 36 Flavio Paoletti
- 10 David Wieser
- 7 Davis Mensah
- 19 Francesco Ruocco
- 18 César Falletti
- 11 Nikolas Muci
Timeline
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14' Modena Goal · Normal GoalA. Sersanti · Assist: E. Gliozzi
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31' Modena Card · Yellow CardFrancesco Zampano
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46' Mantova subst · Substitution 1Off: T. Marras · On: M. Caprini
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46' Mantova subst · Substitution 2Off: N. Buso · On: D. Bragantini
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59' Modena Goal · Normal GoalD. Tonoli
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62' Mantova Card · Yellow CardNicolò Radaelli
misses next match
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65' Mantova subst · Substitution 3Off: Nicolò Radaelli · On: T. Maggioni
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70' Modena subst · Substitution 2Off: E. Gliozzi · On: G. Ambrosino
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71' Modena subst · Substitution 3Off: Francesco Zampano · On: Gady Beyuku
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76' Mantova subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Dembele · On: D. Mensah
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76' Mantova subst · Substitution 5Off: L. Mancuso · On: C. Falletti
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79' Mantova Card · Yellow CardRachid Kouda
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81' Mantova Goal · Normal GoalD. Mensah · Assist: Rachid Kouda
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87' Modena subst · Substitution 4Off: L. Zanimacchia · On: M. Cotali
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89' Mantova Card · Yellow CardAlessio Castellini
misses next match
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90'+5 Mantova Card · Yellow CardD. Mensah
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90' Modena subst · Substitution 5Off: M. De Luca · On: P. Mendes
Match Stats
| Stat | Modena | Mantova |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 13 | 20 |
| Pass Accuracy | 72% | 85% |
| Offsides | 3 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 9 | 8 |
| Corners | 1 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 323 | 552 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 2 |
| xG | 0.50 | 0.70 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 3 |
| Possession | 37% | 63% |
| Goals Prevented | -1 | -1 |
| Accurate Passes | 232 | 469 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 5 |
| Saves | 2 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 1 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Modena took an early lead through A. Sersanti in the 14th minute, setting the tone for the match.
- ▸ D. Tonoli's second goal for Modena in the 59th minute seemed to seal the victory, despite Mantova's late push with D. Mensah scoring in the 81st minute.