Match report
Bari Defeats Virtus Entella 2-0 in Serie B Clash
Bari
2–0
FT
Virtus Entella
May 1, 2026
Bari held off a ten-man Virtus Entella to secure a 2-0 victory in their Serie B encounter, thanks to goals from G. Moncini and G. Maggiore. The match saw significant momentum shifts as Bari capitalized on a red card to extend their lead.
Key Facts
- • Bari: 2-0 Victory over Virtus Entella in Serie B
- • G. Moncini scores first goal at 45'
- • Matthias Verreth receives a red card at 53'
- • B. Guiu sent off for Virtus Entella at 75'
- • G. Maggiore's goal seals the win at 90'
Lineups
Bari
Formation: 4-3-1-2
Starting XI
- 31 M. Cerofolini (G)
- 24 L. Dickmann (D)
- 26 C. Odenthal (D)
- 13 V. Mantovani (D)
- 93 M. Dorval (D)
- 27 M. Braunoder (M)
- 29 M. Verreth (M)
- 28 K. Piscopo (M)
- 8 R. Pagano (M)
- 11 G. Moncini (F)
- 17 E. Rao
Substitutes
- 1 M. Pissardo
- 10 N. Bellomo
- 9 C. Gytkjaer
- 25 R. Pucino
- 43 D. Nikolaou
- 19 T. Esteves
- 49 G. De Pieri
- 66 D. Traore
- 18 G. Maggiore
- 90 M. Cuni
- 30 M. Mane
- 37 G. Stabile
Virtus Entella
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 22 F. Del Frate (G)
- 23 L. Parodi (D)
- 6 A. Tiritiello (D)
- 15 I. Marconi (D)
- 94 F. Mezzoni (M)
- 24 A. Franzoni (M)
- 5 N. Squizzato (M)
- 32 L. Benedetti (M)
- 26 S. Di Mario (M)
- 10 L. Cuppone (F)
- 11 B. Guiu (F)
Substitutes
- 99 O. Siaulys
- 80 R. Rinaldini
- 7 D. Bariti
- 4 M. Nichetti
- 17 M. Tirelli
- 46 R. Turicchia
- 9 D. P. Stabile
- 27 M. Dalla Vecchia
- 8 N. Karic
- 3 M. Alborghetti
- 57 T. Del Lungo
- 19 A. Debenedetti
Timeline
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22' Bari Card · Yellow CardC. OdenthalFoul
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45' Bari Goal · Normal GoalG. Moncini · Assist: M. Braunoder -
53' Bari Card · Red CardMatthias VerrethViolent conduct
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53' Virtus Entella Card · Yellow CardB. GuiuArgument
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54' Bari Card · Yellow CardM. BraunoderFoul
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62' Bari subst · Substitution 1Off: E. Rao · On: Dimitrios Nikolaou -
62' Bari subst · Substitution 2Off: G. Moncini · On: M. Cuni -
67' Virtus Entella subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Parodi · On: D. Bariti -
68' Virtus Entella subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Benedetti · On: M. Tirelli -
71' Virtus Entella Card · Yellow CardS. Di MarioFoul
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73' Bari subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Dickmann · On: M. Mane -
74' Bari subst · Substitution 4Off: R. Pagano · On: T. Esteves -
75' Virtus Entella Card · Yellow CardB. GuiuFoul
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75' Virtus Entella Card · Red CardB. GuiuFoul
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79' Virtus Entella subst · Substitution 3Off: S. Di Mario · On: R. Turicchia -
79' Virtus Entella subst · Substitution 4Off: N. Squizzato · On: N. Karic -
87' Bari subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Dorval · On: G. Maggiore -
90' Virtus Entella subst · Substitution 5Off: Francesco Mezzoni · On: D. P. Stabile -
90' Bari Goal · Normal GoalG. Maggiore
Match Stats
| Stat | Bari | Virtus Entella |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 15 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | 75% | 82% |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 5 | 16 |
| Corners | 1 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 318 | 411 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 0 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 5 |
| xG | 1.15 | 0.66 |
| Shots off Target | 0 | 8 |
| Possession | 43% | 57% |
| Goals Prevented | 0.18 | 0.18 |
| Accurate Passes | 240 | 335 |
| Shots Inside Box | 4 | 8 |
| Saves | 5 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 1 | 8 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ G. Moncini's goal at 45' gave Bari the early lead, setting the tone for the match.
- ▸ The red card for Matthias Verreth at 53' put Bari in a precarious position, but they managed to maintain their lead.
- ▸ B. Guiu's second red card for Virtus Entella at 75' allowed Bari to dominate the game, leading to G. Maggiore's goal that sealed the victory.