Match report
Mantova Defeats Spezia 2-0 in Serie B
Spezia
0–2
FT
Mantova
Apr 12, 2026
Mantova stunned Spezia with a well-executed performance, scoring through D. Bragantini and N. Buso to secure a 2-0 victory in Serie B. Despite a flurry of substitutions and cautions, Spezia couldn't find the back of the net, falling short against Mantova's determined defense.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Spezia 0-2 Mantova
- • Goal by D. Bragantini (32')
- • Goal by N. Buso (72')
- • Yellow Card to Spezia's A. Romano (13')
- • Yellow Card to Mantova's S. Trimboli (45+3'), misses next match
- • Multiple substitutions for both teams in the second half
Lineups
Spezia
Formation: 4-4-1-1
Starting XI
- 12 Diego Mascardi (G)
- 37 Aleš Matějů (D)
- 55 Petko Hristov (D)
- 4 Marco Ruggero (D)
- 11 Pietro Beruatto (D)
- 34 Christian Comotto (M)
- 60 Alessandro Romano (M)
- 25 Filippo Bandinelli (M)
- 31 Giuseppe Aurelio (M)
- 20 Giuseppe Di Serio (F)
- 9 Gabriele Artistico (F)
Substitutes
- 17 Leonardo Sernicola
- 22 Boris Radunović
- 99 Vanja Vlahović
- 32 Luca Vignali
- 16 Leonardo Loria
- 19 Hamse Shagaxle
- 24 Andrea Bertoncini
- 6 Alessandro Bellemo
- 8 Ádám Nagy
- 10 Gianluca Lapadula
- 77 Emanuele Lorenzelli
Mantova
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 24 Francesco Bardi (G)
- 3 Ali Dembélé (D)
- 27 Alessio Castellini (D)
- 29 Stefano Cella (D)
- 96 Tommaso Maggioni (M)
- 21 Simone Trimboli (M)
- 80 Rachid Kouda (M)
- 50 Fahem Benaissa-Yahia (M)
- 30 Davide Bragantini (F)
- 19 Francesco Ruocco (F)
- 7 Davis Mensah (F)
Substitutes
- 98 Federico Zuccon
- 22 Lorenzo Andrenacci
- 20 Junior Ligue
- 10 David Wieser
- 33 Cristian Marai
- 28 Maat Daniel Caprini
- 23 Tommaso Marras
- 18 César Falletti
- 9 Leonardo Mancuso
- 77 Nicolò Buso
- 34 Ante Vukovic
Timeline
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13' Spezia Card · Yellow CardA. Romano -
26' Mantova subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Mensah · On: L. Mancuso -
28' Mantova Card · Yellow CardA. Dembele -
32' Mantova Goal · Normal GoalD. Bragantini · Assist: T. Maggioni -
45'+3 Mantova Card · Yellow CardS. Trimbolimisses next match
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46' Spezia subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Mascardi · On: B. Radunović -
46' Spezia subst · Substitution 2Off: Giuseppe Di Serio · On: G. Lapadula -
46' Spezia subst · Substitution 3Off: G. Aurelio · On: L. Sernicola -
49' Spezia Card · Yellow CardF. Bandinelli -
56' Spezia subst · Substitution 4Off: C. Comotto · On: Luca Vignali -
71' Mantova subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Bragantini · On: N. Buso -
71' Mantova subst · Substitution 3Off: F. Ruocco · On: T. Marras -
72' Mantova Goal · Normal GoalN. Buso · Assist: S. Trimboli -
74' Spezia subst · Substitution 5Off: G. Artistico · On: V. Vlahovic -
79' Mantova Card · Yellow CardRachid Kouda
Match Stats
| Stat | Spezia | Mantova |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 21 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 66% | 75% |
| Offsides | 1 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 11 | 13 |
| Corners | 6 | 0 |
| Total Passes | 296 | 409 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 6 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 5 |
| xG | 2.28 | 1.01 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 2 |
| Possession | 44% | 56% |
| Goals Prevented | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate Passes | 196 | 307 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 8 |
| Saves | 2 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ D. Bragantini's goal at 32' shifted the momentum in Mantova's favor, silencing Spezia's offense
- ▸ N. Buso's goal at 72' sealed Mantova's victory, further demoralizing Spezia and solidifying their lead in Serie B.