Match report

Mantova Defeats Monza 3-2 in Serie B Thriller

Mantova
Mantova
3–2
FT
Monza
Monza
May 1, 2026

Mantova held off a late Monza fightback to secure a 3-2 victory in a thrilling Serie B clash. Rachid Kouda and L. Mancuso gave Mantova an early lead, with Monza's L. Lucchesi and D. Mota halving the deficit. F. Benaissa-Yahia's late goal sealed the win for Mantova, ensuring they maintained their push for promotion.

Key Facts

  • • Rachid Kouda scored the first goal for Mantova at 23 minutes, assisted by S. Trimboli.
  • • L. Mancuso extended Mantova's lead to 2-0, scoring at 35 minutes, assisted by T. Marras.
  • • L. Lucchesi reduced the deficit for Monza with a goal at 78 minutes.
  • • D. Mota pulled a goal back for Monza at 88 minutes, assisted by Hernani.
  • • F. Benaissa-Yahia secured the win for Mantova with a goal at 90 minutes, assisted by S. Trimboli.
  • • A. Dembele and Stefano Cella received yellow cards for Mantova, while A. Petagna and Hernani were cautioned for Monza.

Lineups

Mantova

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 24 F. Bardi (G)
  • 3 A. Dembele (D)
  • 29 S. Cella (D)
  • 27 A. Castellini (D)
  • 96 T. Maggioni (M)
  • 21 S. Trimboli (M)
  • 80 R. Kouda (M)
  • 50 F. Benaissa-Yahia (M)
  • 23 T. Marras (F)
  • 19 F. Ruocco (F)
  • 9 L. Mancuso (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 L. Andrenacci
  • 34 A. Vukovic
  • 18 C. Falletti
  • 77 N. Buso
  • 15 T. Goncalves
  • 98 F. Zuccon
  • 10 D. Wieser
  • 36 F. Paoletti
  • 28 M. Caprini
  • 33 C. Marai

Monza

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 20 D. Thiam (G)
  • 13 L. Ravanelli (D)
  • 15 F. Delli Carri (D)
  • 3 L. Lucchesi (D)
  • 19 S. Birindelli (M)
  • 14 P. Obiang (M)
  • 32 M. Pessina (M)
  • 7 P. Azzi (M)
  • 28 A. Colpani (F)
  • 10 P. Cutrone (F)
  • 37 A. Petagna (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 S. Pizzignacco
  • 30 G. Caso
  • 44 A. Carboni
  • 25 A. Alvarez
  • 21 L. Colombo
  • 8 Hernani
  • 17 K. Balde
  • 47 D. Mota
  • 6 V. Antov
  • 2 A. Brorsson
  • 24 A. Bakoune
  • 27 S. Capolupo

Timeline

  1. Mantova
    11' Mantova Card · Yellow Card
    A. Dembele

    Foul

  2. Mantova
    23' Mantova Goal · Normal Goal
    Rachid Kouda · Assist: S. Trimboli
  3. Monza
    28' Monza Card · Yellow Card
    A. Petagna

    Argument

  4. Mantova
    35' Mantova Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Mancuso · Assist: T. Marras
  5. Monza
    56' Monza subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Colpani · On: G. Caso
  6. Monza
    56' Monza subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Pedro Obiang · On: Hernani
  7. Monza
    56' Monza subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Delli Carri · On: A. Bakoune
  8. Monza
    57' Monza Card · Yellow Card
    Hernani

    Foul

  9. Mantova
    59' Mantova Card · Yellow Card
    Stefano Cella

    Foul

  10. Monza
    65' Monza subst · Substitution 4
    Off: P. Azzi · On: D. Mota
  11. Mantova
    73' Mantova subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Marras · On: César Falletti
  12. Mantova
    73' Mantova subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Ruocco · On: F. Paoletti
  13. Monza
    74' Monza subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Petagna · On: A. Alvarez
  14. Monza
    78' Monza Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Lucchesi
  15. Mantova
    80' Mantova subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Rachid Kouda · On: N. Buso
  16. Mantova
    80' Mantova subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Mancuso · On: D. Wieser
  17. Mantova
    88' Mantova Card · Yellow Card
    F. Paoletti

    Foul

  18. Monza
    88' Monza Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Mota · Assist: Hernani
  19. Mantova
    90' Mantova Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Benaissa-Yahia · Assist: S. Trimboli

Match Stats

Stat Mantova Monza
Fouls 18 11
Pass Accuracy 78% 81%
Offsides 4 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 23
Corners 0 7
Total Passes 361 449
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 2 4
Shots on Target 7 10
xG 1.85 2.14
Shots off Target 9 9
Possession 44% 56%
Goals Prevented -0.31 -0.31
Accurate Passes 281 365
Shots Inside Box 9 13
Saves 6 4
Shots Outside Box 9 10

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Mantova took control early with two quick goals from Rachid Kouda and L. Mancuso, putting Monza on the back foot.
  • ▸ Monza showed resilience with two late goals from L. Lucchesi and D. Mota, but F. Benaissa-Yahia's timely intervention ensured Mantova's victory.