Match report

Padova Defeats Pescara 1–0 in Serie B Clash

Padova
Padova
1–0
FT
Pescara
Pescara
May 1, 2026

Padova secured a hard-fought victory over Pescara with a 1–0 win in their crucial Serie B encounter. The decisive goal came from C. Pastina in the 90th minute, which proved enough to secure the three points for Padova. Despite several key substitutions and yellow cards, Pescara could not find an equalizer, leaving the visitors frustrated.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Padova 1–0 Pescara
  • • Goal: C. Pastina (Padova) in the 90th minute
  • • Yellow cards: A. Cagnano (Pescara), Pietro Fusi (Padova), F. Belli (Padova), L. Villa (Padova), L. Insigne (Pescara)
  • • Substitutions for Pescara: A. Di Nardo, L. Fanne, L. Meazzi, L. Valzania
  • • Substitutions for Padova: G. Caprari, Pietro Fusi, M. Bortolussi, Alessandro Capelli, G. Favale

Lineups

Padova

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 22 A. Sorrentino (G)
  • 4 F. Belli (D)
  • 55 L. Villa (D)
  • 58 C. Pastina (D)
  • 17 A. Capelli (M)
  • 8 P. Fusi (M)
  • 6 L. Crisetig (M)
  • 7 K. Varas (M)
  • 30 G. Favale (M)
  • 20 M. Bortolussi (F)
  • 24 G. Caprari (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 L. Mouquet
  • 14 M. Fortin
  • 77 F. Di Mariano
  • 92 C. Buonaiuto
  • 86 G. Giunti
  • 5 M. Perrotta
  • 18 P. Ghiglione
  • 23 L. Di Maggio
  • 72 C. Faedo
  • 11 A. Seghetti
  • 41 J. Silva
  • 13 A. Boi

Pescara

Formation: 4-3-2-1

Starting XI

  • 22 I. Saio (G)
  • 3 G. Letizia (D)
  • 2 R. Capellini (D)
  • 6 D. Bettella (D)
  • 32 A. Cagnano (D)
  • 18 L. Fanne (M)
  • 8 G. Brugman (M)
  • 14 L. Valzania (M)
  • 7 L. Meazzi (M)
  • 11 L. Insigne (M)
  • 9 A. Di Nardo (F)

Substitutes

  • 44 M. Brondbo
  • 19 D. Faraoni
  • 26 A. Gravillon
  • 21 F. Caligara
  • 5 J. Brandes
  • 15 G. Altare
  • 10 D. Merola
  • 95 G. Corbo
  • 74 F. Tsadjout
  • 27 G. Olzer
  • 31 F. Russo
  • 20 L. Graziani

Timeline

  1. Pescara
    21' Pescara subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Di Nardo · On: F. Russo
  2. Pescara
    42' Pescara Card · Yellow Card
    Andrea Cagnano

    Foul

  3. Padova
    45'+2 Padova Card · Yellow Card
    Pietro Fusi

    Foul

  4. Pescara
    55' Pescara subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Fanne · On: F. Caligara
  5. Pescara
    55' Pescara subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Meazzi · On: G. Olzer
  6. Padova
    63' Padova Card · Yellow Card
    F. Belli

    Foul

  7. Padova
    65' Padova subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Caprari · On: A. Seghetti
  8. Padova
    66' Padova subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Pietro Fusi · On: L. Di Maggio
  9. Padova
    74' Padova subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Bortolussi · On: Francesco Di Mariano
  10. Pescara
    78' Pescara Var · Penalty confirmed
    F. Russo
  11. Padova
    79' Padova Card · Yellow Card
    L. Villa

    Foul

  12. Padova
    83' Padova subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Alessandro Capelli · On: P. Ghiglione
  13. Padova
    83' Padova subst · Substitution 5
    Off: G. Favale · On: J. Silva
  14. Pescara
    88' Pescara subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Valzania · On: D. Merola
  15. Pescara
    90' Pescara Card · Yellow Card
    L. Insigne

    Foul

  16. Padova
    90' Padova Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Pastina

Match Stats

Stat Padova Pescara
Fouls 21 14
Pass Accuracy 70% 83%
Offsides 5 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 11
Corners 3 6
Total Passes 272 476
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 4 1
Shots on Target 4 5
xG 0.63 1.22
Shots off Target 3 5
Possession 37% 63%
Goals Prevented -0.11 -0.11
Accurate Passes 190 396
Shots Inside Box 5 6
Saves 5 4
Shots Outside Box 6 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The 78th-minute VAR-confirmed penalty for Pescara could have been a game-changer, but it was not converted, leaving the momentum in Padova's hands.
  • ▸ C. Pastina's goal in the 90th minute was a crucial turning point, securing the win for Padova and silencing Pescara's late-game efforts.