Match report

Catanzaro Secures 3-0 Win Over Avellino in Serie B

Catanzaro
Catanzaro
3–0
FT
Avellino
Avellino
May 12, 2026

Catanzaro secured a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Avellino in a crucial Serie B match. The hosts capitalized on an early goal by S. Pontisso, followed by strikes from T. Cassandro and P. Iemmello, securing their third consecutive win in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • S. Pontisso scored the first goal for Catanzaro in the 41st minute, assisted by J. Petriccione.
  • • T. Cassandro found the back of the net in the 83rd minute, assisted by C. Favasuli.
  • • P. Iemmello sealed the win with a penalty in the 90th minute.
  • • Avellino's T. Cancellotti received a yellow card in the 15th minute.
  • • Catanzaro had 5 substitutions, while Avellino made 5 as well.

Lineups

Catanzaro

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 22 M. Pigliacelli (G)
  • 84 T. Cassandro (D)
  • 4 Matias Antonini (D)
  • 23 N. Brighenti (D)
  • 27 C. Favasuli (M)
  • 20 S. Pontisso (M)
  • 10 J. Petriccione (M)
  • 94 F. Di Francesco (M)
  • 14 M. Liberali (F)
  • 30 G. Alesi (F)
  • 8 F. Pittarello (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 C. Marietta
  • 77 M. D'Alessandro
  • 28 R. Oudin
  • 21 M. Pompetti
  • 62 R. Frosinini
  • 5 E. Bashi
  • 6 Fellipe Jack
  • 9 P. Iemmello
  • 39 N. Koffi
  • 26 B. Verrengia
  • 19 P. Nuamah
  • 32 F. Rispoli

Avellino

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Iannarilli (G)
  • 29 T. Cancellotti (D)
  • 4 A. Izzo (D)
  • 56 P. Enrici (D)
  • 2 F. Missori (D)
  • 24 D. Sounas (M)
  • 20 M. Palumbo (M)
  • 6 L. Palmiero (M)
  • 39 M. Besaggio (M)
  • 9 C. Patierno (F)
  • 10 R. Russo (F)

Substitutes

  • 53 J. Sassi
  • 30 G. Daffara
  • 14 T. Biasci
  • 8 L. Pandolfi
  • 18 L. Sgarbi
  • 27 A. Le Borgne
  • 21 M. Armellino
  • 7 G. Tutino
  • 94 R. Insigne
  • 63 A. Fontanarosa
  • 11 L. D'Andrea
  • 16 J. Kumi

Timeline

  1. Avellino
    15' Avellino Card · Yellow Card
    T. Cancellotti

    Foul

  2. Catanzaro
    41' Catanzaro Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Pontisso · Assist: J. Petriccione
  3. Catanzaro
    52' Catanzaro Var · Goal cancelled
    F. Di Francesco
  4. Avellino
    54' Avellino subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Francesco Patierno · On: Tommaso Biasci
  5. Avellino
    54' Avellino subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Michele Besaggio · On: L. Pandolfi
  6. Avellino
    60' Avellino subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Sounas · On: R. Insigne
  7. Catanzaro
    69' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Di Francesco · On: F. Rispoli
  8. Catanzaro
    80' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Pontisso · On: M. Pompetti
  9. Catanzaro
    80' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Liberali · On: R. Frosinini
  10. Avellino
    80' Avellino subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Cancellotti · On: Andrea Le Borgne
  11. Avellino
    80' Avellino subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Palmiero · On: L. D'Andrea
  12. Catanzaro
    83' Catanzaro Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Cassandro · Assist: C. Favasuli
  13. Catanzaro
    90'+4 Catanzaro subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Petriccione · On: P. Nuamah
  14. Catanzaro
    90' Catanzaro Goal · Penalty
    P. Iemmello

Match Stats

Stat Catanzaro Avellino
Fouls 20 12
Pass Accuracy 84% 81%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 20 8
Corners 6 5
Total Passes 386 434
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 5 2
Shots on Target 8 3
xG 1.76 0.64
Shots off Target 7 3
Possession 47% 53%
Goals Prevented -0.88 -0.88
Accurate Passes 325 352
Shots Inside Box 14 5
Saves 3 5
Shots Outside Box 6 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Catanzaro took the lead through S. Pontisso's goal in the 41st minute, which shifted the momentum in their favor.
  • ▸ The introduction of F. Rispoli for F. Di Francesco in the 69th minute bolstered Catanzaro's attack, leading to the second goal by T. Cassandro.
  • ▸ Avellino's multiple substitutions did not alter the course of the game, as Catanzaro maintained their lead and sealed the victory with a late penalty.