Match report

Bari Defeats Virtus Entella 2-0 in Serie B Clash

Bari
Bari
2–0
FT
Virtus Entella
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

  1. Bari
    22' Bari Card · Yellow Card
    C. Odenthal

    Foul

  2. Bari
    45' Bari Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Moncini · Assist: M. Braunoder
  3. Bari
    53' Bari Card · Red Card
    Matthias Verreth

    Violent conduct

  4. Virtus Entella
    53' Virtus Entella Card · Yellow Card
    B. Guiu

    Argument

  5. Bari
    54' Bari Card · Yellow Card
    M. Braunoder

    Foul

  6. Bari
    62' Bari subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Rao · On: Dimitrios Nikolaou
  7. Bari
    62' Bari subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Moncini · On: M. Cuni
  8. Virtus Entella
    67' Virtus Entella subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Parodi · On: D. Bariti
  9. Virtus Entella
    68' Virtus Entella subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Benedetti · On: M. Tirelli
  10. Virtus Entella
    71' Virtus Entella Card · Yellow Card
    S. Di Mario

    Foul

  11. Bari
    73' Bari subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Dickmann · On: M. Mane
  12. Bari
    74' Bari subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Pagano · On: T. Esteves
  13. Virtus Entella
    75' Virtus Entella Card · Yellow Card
    B. Guiu

    Foul

  14. Virtus Entella
    75' Virtus Entella Card · Red Card
    B. Guiu

    Foul

  15. Virtus Entella
    79' Virtus Entella subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Di Mario · On: R. Turicchia
  16. Virtus Entella
    79' Virtus Entella subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. Squizzato · On: N. Karic
  17. Bari
    87' Bari subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Dorval · On: G. Maggiore
  18. Virtus Entella
    90' Virtus Entella subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Francesco Mezzoni · On: D. P. Stabile
  19. Bari
    90' Bari Goal · Normal Goal
    G. 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.