Match report

Spezia and Venezia Draw 2-2 in Thrilling Serie B Clash

Spezia

2–2

Venezia

May 1, 2026

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May 1, 2026 · FT

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Spezia and Venezia battled to a thrilling 2-2 draw in their latest Serie B encounter. Early goals from Venezia's J. Yeboah and R. Sagrado seemed to secure the lead, but Spezia fought back through M. Valoti and G. Artistico, leaving both teams satisfied with the points gained.

Key Facts

• Final Score: Spezia 2–2 Venezia
• Goals: Venezia - J. Yeboah (7'), R. Sagrado (70'), Spezia - M. Valoti (73'), G. Artistico (90')
• Red Card: Spezia's F. Bandinelli (45'+2)
• Substitutions: Spezia made multiple changes, including Luca Vignali off for C. Comotto (58'), Giuseppe Di Serio off for G. Artistico (65'), and G. Aurelio off for P. Beruatto (66')
• Turning Points: Spezia's red card and Venezia's early two-goal advantage, followed by Spezia's late equalizer

Lineups

Spezia

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

12 D. Mascardi (G)
17 L. Sernicola (D)
37 A. Mateju (D)
94 G. Bonfanti (D)
32 L. Vignali (M)
25 F. Bandinelli (M)
60 A. Romano (M)
5 M. Valoti (M)
31 G. Aurelio (M)
20 G. Di Serio (F)
10 G. Lapadula (F)

Substitutes

16 L. Loria
85 S. Guidi
6 A. Bellemo
70 E. Adamo
11 P. Beruatto
4 M. Ruggero
9 G. Artistico
90 L. Skjellerup
8 A. Nagy
99 V. Vlahovic
24 A. Bertoncini
34 C. Comotto

Venezia

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

1 F. Stankovic (G)
3 J. Schingtienne (D)
30 M. Svoboda (D)
4 B. Franjic (D)
18 A. Hainaut (M)
71 K. Perez (M)
6 G. Busio (M)
8 I. Doumbia (M)
5 R. Haps (M)
10 J. Yeboah (F)
9 A. Adorante (F)

Substitutes

22 A. Plizzari
37 E. Bohinen
29 L. Lauberbach
24 N. Lella
19 B. Bjarkason
21 M. Compagnon
16 M. Venturi
28 M. Dagasso
32 A. Duncan
80 A. Casas
2 S. Korac
20 R. Sagrado

Timeline

5' Spezia Card · Yellow Card

M. Valoti

Foul
7' Venezia Goal · Normal Goal

J. Yeboah · Assist: Issa Doumbia
14' Venezia Card · Yellow Card

A. Adorante

Foul
29' Venezia Var · Penalty confirmed

A. Hainaut
43' Spezia Card · Yellow Card

Luca Vignali

Foul
45'+2 Spezia Card · Red Card

F. Bandinelli

Professional foul last man
46' Venezia subst · Substitution 1

Off: A. Adorante · On: A. Casas
58' Spezia subst · Substitution 1

Off: Luca Vignali · On: C. Comotto
65' Spezia subst · Substitution 2

Off: Giuseppe Di Serio · On: G. Artistico
66' Spezia subst · Substitution 3

Off: G. Aurelio · On: P. Beruatto
67' Venezia subst · Substitution 2

Off: R. Haps · On: R. Sagrado
68' Venezia subst · Substitution 3

Off: K. Perez · On: M. Dagasso
70' Venezia Goal · Normal Goal

R. Sagrado · Assist: M. Svoboda
73' Spezia Goal · Normal Goal

M. Valoti · Assist: Aleš Matějů
75' Spezia Var · Goal confirmed

Aleš Matějů
80' Spezia subst · Substitution 4

Off: M. Valoti · On: L. Skjellerup
80' Spezia subst · Substitution 5

Off: A. Romano · On: A. Nagy
81' Venezia subst · Substitution 4

Off: J. Yeboah · On: M. Compagnon
87' Venezia Card · Yellow Card

G. Busio

Argument
90'+2 Spezia Card · Yellow Card

A. Nagy

Foul
90' Spezia Goal · Normal Goal

G. Artistico · Assist: G. Bonfanti

Match Stats

Stat	Spezia	Venezia
Fouls	23	16
Pass Accuracy	59%	82%
Offsides	2	1
Red Cards	1	0
Total Shots	11	17
Corners	6	6
Total Passes	211	391
Yellow Cards	3	2
Blocked Shots	3	6
Shots on Target	3	4
xG	1.05	2.86
Shots off Target	5	7
Possession	37%	63%
Goals Prevented	-0.42	-0.42
Accurate Passes	124	320
Shots Inside Box	9	12
Saves	2	1
Shots Outside Box	2	5

Key Match Notes

▸ Venezia took an early lead with goals from J. Yeboah (7') and R. Sagrado (70'), capitalizing on Spezia's early yellow cards and setting the stage for a commanding lead.
▸ Despite being reduced to ten men following F. Bandinelli's red card in the 45th minute of the first half, Spezia managed to fight back, scoring through M. Valoti (73') and G. Artistico (90'), securing a hard-fought draw.