Match report

Padova Defeats Catanzaro 1-0 in Serie B Clash

Catanzaro
Catanzaro
0–1
FT
Padova
Padova
Oct 19, 2025

Padova secured a crucial victory over Catanzaro in their Serie B encounter, capitalizing on a single goal by M. Perrotta in the 32nd minute to clinch a narrow 1-0 win. Despite several changes and yellow cards for both sides, Padova maintained control throughout much of the match.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Catanzaro 0–1 Padova
  • • Goal Scorer: M. Perrotta (Padova) in the 32nd minute, assisted by Antonio Barreca
  • • Yellow Cards for Catanzaro: T. Cassandro (39'), S. Pontisso (45'+2), Nicolò Brighenti (48')
  • • Yellow Card for Padova: Pietro Fusi (57')

Lineups

Catanzaro

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 22 M. Pigliacelli (G)
  • 23 N. Brighenti (D)
  • 4 Matias Antonini (D)
  • 26 B. Verrengia (D)
  • 84 T. Cassandro (M)
  • 10 J. Petriccione (M)
  • 20 S. Pontisso (M)
  • 27 C. Favasuli (M)
  • 28 R. Oudin (F)
  • 80 A. Cisse (F)
  • 9 P. Iemmello (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 C. Marietta
  • 5 E. Bashi
  • 7 L. Pandolfi
  • 8 F. Pittarello
  • 14 M. Liberali
  • 17 G. Di Chiara
  • 19 P. Nuamah
  • 30 G. Alesi
  • 32 F. Rispoli
  • 45 N. Buso
  • 77 M. D'Alessandro
  • 98 D. Buglio

Padova

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 14 M. Fortin (G)
  • 72 C. Faedo (D)
  • 32 F. Sgarbi (D)
  • 5 M. Perrotta (D)
  • 3 A. Barreca (D)
  • 18 P. Ghiglione (M)
  • 8 P. Fusi (M)
  • 6 L. Crisetig (M)
  • 7 K. Varas (M)
  • 15 K. Lasagna (F)
  • 20 M. Bortolussi (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 L. Mouquet
  • 22 A. Sorrentino
  • 4 F. Belli
  • 11 A. Seghetti
  • 13 A. Boi
  • 21 J. Bacci
  • 23 L. Di Maggio
  • 30 G. Favale
  • 44 J. Harder
  • 55 L. Villa
  • 77 F. Tumiatti
  • 92 C. Buonaiuto

Timeline

  1. Catanzaro
    28' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Verrengia · On: G. Di Chiara
  2. Padova
    32' Padova Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Perrotta · Assist: Antonio Barreca
  3. Catanzaro
    39' Catanzaro Card · Yellow Card
    T. Cassandro

    Foul

  4. Catanzaro
    45'+2 Catanzaro Card · Yellow Card
    S. Pontisso

    Foul

  5. Catanzaro
    46' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Pontisso · On: Filippo Pittarello
  6. Catanzaro
    46' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Oudin · On: F. Rispoli
  7. Catanzaro
    48' Catanzaro Card · Yellow Card
    Nicolò Brighenti

    Foul

  8. Padova
    57' Padova Card · Yellow Card
    Pietro Fusi

    Foul

  9. Catanzaro
    59' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Cassandro · On: P. Nuamah
  10. Padova
    62' Padova subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Pietro Fusi · On: J. Harder
  11. Padova
    62' Padova subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Lasagna · On: C. Buonaiuto
  12. Padova
    67' Padova Card · Yellow Card
    Mattia Fortin

    Time wasting

  13. Padova
    70' Padova subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Crisetig · On: L. Di Maggio
  14. Padova
    72' Padova Card · Yellow Card
    C. Buonaiuto

    Foul

  15. Padova
    74' Padova Card · Yellow Card
    Filippo Sgarbi

    Foul

  16. Catanzaro
    79' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Favasuli · On: M. D'Alessandro

Match Stats

Stat Catanzaro Padova
Fouls 19 10
Pass Accuracy 79% 71%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 10
Corners 8 4
Total Passes 448 348
Yellow Cards 3 4
Blocked Shots 5 3
Shots on Target 3 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 11 2
Possession 57% 43%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 356 248
Shots Inside Box 13 7
Saves 4 3
Shots Outside Box 6 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The turning point of the match came in the 32nd minute when M. Perrotta scored, giving Padova a crucial lead they would not relinquish.
  • ▸ Catanzaro's early substitution with B. Verrengia for G. Di Chiara indicated a shift in tactics that failed to produce an equalizer.