Match report
Mantova Defeats Virtus Entella 1-0 in Serie B Clash
Mantova
1–0
FT
Virtus Entella
Apr 6, 2026
Mantova held off a valiant Virtus Entella to secure a narrow 1-0 victory in their Serie B clash. The match was characterized by a strong defensive display from Mantova, with T. Marras scoring the lone goal in the 84th minute. The win solidifies Mantova's standing in the league, while Virtus Entella faces challenges in their bid to climb the table.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Mantova 1-0 Virtus Entella
- • Goal: T. Marras (84') for Mantova
- • Mantova received 5 yellow cards including one that will miss next match for Nicolò Radaelli and F. Paoletti
- • Virtus Entella received 4 yellow cards including I. Marconi
- • Multiple substitutions marked the match, with Mantova making four and Virtus Entella five
Lineups
Mantova
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 24 Francesco Bardi (G)
- 3 Ali Dembélé (D)
- 29 Stefano Cella (D)
- 96 Tommaso Maggioni (D)
- 17 Nicolò Radaelli (M)
- 21 Simone Trimboli (M)
- 10 David Wieser (M)
- 50 Fahem Benaissa-Yahia (M)
- 30 Davide Bragantini (F)
- 77 Nicolò Buso (F)
- 9 Leonardo Mancuso (F)
Substitutes
- 7 Davis Mensah
- 5 Konstantinos Chrysopoulos
- 28 Maat Daniel Caprini
- 36 Flavio Paoletti
- 23 Tommaso Marras
- 20 Junior Ligue
- 98 Federico Zuccon
- 34 Ante Vukovic
- 19 Francesco Ruocco
- 33 Cristian Marai
- 22 Lorenzo Andrenacci
- 18 César Falletti
Virtus Entella
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 22 Federico Del Frate (G)
- 23 Luca Parodi (D)
- 6 Andrea Tiritiello (D)
- 15 Ivan Marconi (D)
- 7 Davide Bariti (M)
- 24 Andrea Franzoni (M)
- 5 Niccolo Squizzato (M)
- 8 Nermin Karić (M)
- 26 Stefano Di Mario (M)
- 10 Luigi Cuppone (F)
- 17 Mattia Tirelli (F)
Substitutes
- 3 Mattia Alborghetti
- 27 Marco Dalla Vecchia
- 99 Ovidijus Šiaulys
- 11 Bernat Guiu
- 4 Marco Nichetti
- 77 Antonio Boccadamo
- 57 Tommaso Del Lungo
- 46 Riccardo Turicchia
- 38 Alessandro Pilati
- 9 Davide Pio Stabile
- 94 Francesco Mezzoni
- 19 Alessandro Debenedetti
Timeline
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20' Mantova subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Mancuso · On: D. Mensah
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31' Mantova Card · Yellow CardUnknown player
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45'+4 Virtus Entella Card · Yellow CardI. Marconi
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54' Mantova subst · Substitution 2Off: N. Buso · On: F. Ruocco
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57' Virtus Entella subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Cuppone · On: B. Guiu
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57' Virtus Entella subst · Substitution 2Off: I. Marconi · On: Mattia Alborghetti
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58' Mantova Card · Yellow CardA. Dembele
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61' Virtus Entella Card · Yellow CardAndrea Tiritiello
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69' Virtus Entella subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Tirelli · On: A. Debenedetti
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70' Virtus Entella subst · Substitution 4Off: D. Bariti · On: Francesco Mezzoni
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76' Mantova subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Wieser · On: F. Paoletti
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76' Mantova subst · Substitution 4Off: D. Bragantini · On: T. Marras
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77' Virtus Entella subst · Substitution 5Off: N. Karic · On: M. Dalla Vecchia
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81' Mantova Card · Yellow CardNicolò Radaelli
misses next match
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83' Virtus Entella Card · Yellow CardN. Squizzato
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84' Mantova Goal · Normal GoalT. Marras
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85' Mantova Card · Yellow CardT. Marras
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90'+4 Mantova Card · Yellow CardF. Paoletti
misses next match
Match Stats
| Stat | Mantova | Virtus Entella |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 17 | 15 |
| Pass Accuracy | 81% | 67% |
| Offsides | 3 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 12 | 8 |
| Corners | 4 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 336 | 272 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 0 |
| xG | 1.58 | 0.74 |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 6 |
| Possession | 55% | 45% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 271 | 181 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 6 |
| Saves | 0 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The match took a critical turn in the 84th minute when T. Marras scored the decisive goal for Mantova, shifting the momentum in favor of the home team.
- ▸ The yellow cards received by Nicolò Radaelli and F. Paoletti in the latter stages of the match not only added to the defensive pressure on Mantova but also cost them key players for the next game.