Match report

Monza Defeats Bari 2-0 in Serie B Clash

Monza
Monza
2–0
FT
Bari
Bari
Apr 11, 2026

Monza held off a resilient Bari side to secure a 2-0 victory in their Serie B encounter, with Pedro Obiang and Matteo Pessina scoring the goals. The win solidifies Monza's position in the league standings, while Bari's attempts to close the gap were thwarted by a determined home side.

Key Facts

  • • Pedro Obiang scored the opening goal for Monza in the 50th minute, assisted by A. Petagna.
  • • Matteo Pessina netted the second goal for Monza in the 79th minute, assisted by G. Caso.
  • • G. Maggiore received a yellow card for Bari in the 64th minute.
  • • A. Petagna of Monza was also shown a yellow card in the 70th minute.
  • • M. Dorval of Bari received a yellow card in the 90th minute, which will lead to a suspension in the next match.

Lineups

Monza

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 20 Demba Thiam (G)
  • 13 Luca Ravanelli (D)
  • 15 Filippo Delli Carri (D)
  • 3 Lorenzo Lucchesi (D)
  • 19 Samuele Birindelli (M)
  • 14 Pedro Obiang (M)
  • 32 Matteo Pessina (M)
  • 7 Paulo Azzi (M)
  • 28 Andrea Colpani (F)
  • 47 Dany Mota (F)
  • 37 Andrea Petagna (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 Leonardo Colombo
  • 30 Giuseppe Caso
  • 24 Adam Bakoune
  • 8 Hernani
  • 1 Semuel Pizzignacco
  • 25 Agustín Álvarez
  • 52 Mathis Mout
  • 26 Patrick Ciurria
  • 2 Arvid Brorsson
  • 27 Samuele Capolupo
  • 44 Andrea Carboni
  • 43 Aljaz Strajnar

Bari

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Marco Pissardo (G)
  • 51 Andrea Cistana (D)
  • 26 Cas Odenthal (D)
  • 13 Valerio Mantovani (D)
  • 30 Balla Moussa Mane (M)
  • 18 Giulio Maggiore (M)
  • 80 Federico Artioli (M)
  • 28 Kevin Piscopo (M)
  • 19 Tomás Esteves (F)
  • 17 Emanuele Rao (F)
  • 11 Gabriele Moncini (F)

Substitutes

  • 29 Matthias Verreth
  • 93 Mehdi Dorval
  • 10 Nicola Bellomo
  • 27 Matthias Braunöder
  • 37 Giacomo Stabile
  • 90 Marvin Çuni
  • 12 Davide Marfella
  • 8 Riccardo Pagano
  • 43 Dimitrios Nikolaou
  • 66 Daouda Traore
  • 9 Christian Gytkjær
  • 20 Nicolò Cavuoti

Timeline

  1. Monza
    50' Monza Goal · Normal Goal
    Pedro Obiang · Assist: A. Petagna
  2. Bari
    64' Bari Card · Yellow Card
    G. Maggiore
  3. Monza
    66' Monza subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Pedro Obiang · On: Leonardo Colombo
  4. Bari
    66' Bari subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Artioli · On: Matthias Verreth
  5. Monza
    67' Monza subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Mota · On: G. Caso
  6. Monza
    67' Monza subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Samuele Birindelli · On: A. Bakoune
  7. Monza
    70' Monza Card · Yellow Card
    A. Petagna
  8. Monza
    79' Monza Goal · Normal Goal
    Matteo Pessina · Assist: G. Caso
  9. Bari
    82' Bari subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Esteves · On: M. Cuni
  10. Bari
    82' Bari subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Piscopo · On: N. Cavuoti
  11. Bari
    83' Bari subst · Substitution 5
    Off: G. Moncini · On: C. Gytkjaer
  12. Monza
    83' Monza subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Petagna · On: A. Alvarez
  13. Monza
    89' Monza subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Lucchesi · On: A. Carboni
  14. Bari
    90'+4 Bari Card · Yellow Card
    M. Dorval

    misses next match

Match Stats

Stat Monza Bari
Fouls 8 8
Pass Accuracy 87% 81%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 6
Corners 7 1
Total Passes 546 297
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 5 2
Shots on Target 8 0
xG 1.65 0.20
Shots off Target 4 4
Possession 65% 35%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 475 240
Shots Inside Box 14 2
Saves 0 5
Shots Outside Box 3 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Pedro Obiang's goal in the 50th minute set the tone for Monza, giving them a crucial lead.
  • ▸ The second goal from Matteo Pessina in the 79th minute effectively sealed the win for Monza, putting Bari on the back foot.