Match report

Catanzaro Stuns Bari with Late Win, Serie B

Bari
Bari
1–2
FT
Catanzaro
Catanzaro
Dec 19, 2025

Catanzaro pulled off an impressive victory over Bari with two early goals from S. Pontisso and Matias Antonini, despite conceding a late penalty to N. Bellomo of Bari.

Key Facts

  • • S. Pontisso scored the first goal for Catanzaro at 30 minutes with an assist from P. Iemmello.
  • • Matias Antonini extended Catanzaro's lead at 49 minutes, assisted by J. Petriccione.
  • • N. Bellomo of Bari scored a penalty to reduce the deficit in the 90th minute.

Lineups

Bari

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 31 M. Cerofolini (G)
  • 15 S. Kassama (D)
  • 25 R. Pucino (D)
  • 43 D. Nikolaou (D)
  • 24 L. Dickmann (M)
  • 27 M. Braunoder (M)
  • 29 M. Verreth (M)
  • 3 R. Burgio (M)
  • 18 G. Maggiore (F)
  • 17 E. Rao
  • 9 C. Gytkjaer (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. Pissardo
  • 8 R. Pagano
  • 10 N. Bellomo
  • 11 G. Moncini
  • 13 A. Meroni
  • 20 G. Pereiro
  • 21 A. Partipilo
  • 23 F. Vicari
  • 30 M. Mane
  • 32 V. Colangiuli
  • 76 I. Mavraj
  • 99 L. Cerri

Catanzaro

Formation: 3-5-2

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)
  • 80 A. Cisse (M)
  • 77 M. D'Alessandro (M)
  • 8 F. Pittarello (F)
  • 9 P. Iemmello (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 C. Marietta
  • 5 E. Bashi
  • 7 L. Pandolfi
  • 14 M. Liberali
  • 17 G. Di Chiara
  • 18 D. Bettella
  • 19 P. Nuamah
  • 26 B. Verrengia
  • 30 G. Alesi
  • 32 F. Rispoli
  • 45 N. Buso
  • 62 R. Frosinini

Timeline

  1. Catanzaro
    30' Catanzaro Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Pontisso · Assist: P. Iemmello
  2. Catanzaro
    46' Catanzaro Card · Yellow Card
    C. Favasuli

    Foul

  3. Bari
    46' Bari subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Gytkjaer · On: G. Moncini
  4. Bari
    46' Bari subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Burgio · On: M. Mane
  5. Catanzaro
    49' Catanzaro Goal · Normal Goal
    Matias Antonini · Assist: J. Petriccione
  6. Catanzaro
    60' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Favasuli · On: R. Frosinini
  7. Bari
    62' Bari subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Rao · On: N. Bellomo
  8. Catanzaro
    71' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Cisse · On: M. Liberali
  9. Catanzaro
    71' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. D'Alessandro · On: P. Nuamah
  10. Catanzaro
    71' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Petriccione · On: F. Rispoli
  11. Bari
    77' Bari Card · Yellow Card
    Dimitrios Nikolaou

    Foul

  12. Bari
    80' Bari subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Kassama · On: L. Cerri
  13. Catanzaro
    81' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Pontisso · On: G. Alesi
  14. Catanzaro
    82' Catanzaro Card · Yellow Card
    Nicolò Brighenti

    Time wasting

  15. Catanzaro
    86' Catanzaro Card · Yellow Card
    F. Rispoli

    Foul

  16. Bari
    90' Bari Goal · Penalty
    N. Bellomo

Match Stats

Stat Bari Catanzaro
Fouls 16 12
Pass Accuracy 86% 90%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 12
Corners 3 9
Total Passes 332 581
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 1 5
Shots on Target 3 4
xG 0.90 1.33
Shots off Target 5 3
Possession 37% 63%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 285 521
Shots Inside Box 5 8
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 4 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Catanzaro took control early with goals from Pontisso and Antonini, setting up their eventual win.
  • ▸ Bari's late penalty goal by Bellomo could not overcome the deficit created in the first half.