Match report
Catanzaro and Pescara Battle to a 3-3 Draw in Serie B
Catanzaro
3–3
FT
Pescara
Nov 21, 2025
Catanzaro held off a resilient Pescara side to end their Serie B match in a dramatic 3-3 draw at the Stadio Silvio Piola. The game was full of twists and turns, with Nicolò Brighenti scoring for Catanzaro early on but T. Corazza's late goal ensuring a share of the points for Pescara.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Catanzaro 3–3 Pescara
- • Nicolò Brighenti (10'), Filippo Pittarello (46'), and N. Buso (82') scored for Catanzaro
- • A. Di Nardo (9'), T. Corazza (37', 90+2') scored for Pescara
- • Multiple yellow cards were issued to players from both sides, including key contributors Nicolò Brighenti and Filippo Pittarello
Lineups
Catanzaro
Formation: 3-2-4-1
Starting XI
- 22 M. Pigliacelli (G)
- 23 N. Brighenti (D)
- 4 Matias Antonini (D)
- 17 G. Di Chiara (D)
- 32 F. Rispoli (M)
- 20 S. Pontisso (M)
- 27 C. Favasuli (F)
- 28 R. Oudin (M)
- 80 A. Cisse (M)
- 77 M. D'Alessandro (F)
- 9 P. Iemmello (F)
Substitutes
- 1 C. Marietta
- 5 E. Bashi
- 7 L. Pandolfi
- 8 F. Pittarello
- 10 J. Petriccione
- 14 M. Liberali
- 18 D. Bettella
- 30 G. Alesi
- 45 N. Buso
- 61 S. Seha
- 62 R. Frosinini
- 98 D. Buglio
Pescara
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 1 S. Desplanches (G)
- 26 A. Gravillon (D)
- 13 R. Brosco (D)
- 95 G. Corbo (D)
- 33 A. Oliveri (M)
- 14 L. Valzania (M)
- 6 N. Squizzato (M)
- 8 M. Dagasso (M)
- 3 G. Letizia (M)
- 15 R. Tonin (F)
- 9 A. Di Nardo (F)
Substitutes
- 22 I. Saio
- 2 R. Capellini
- 5 J. Brandes
- 7 L. Meazzi
- 11 G. Cangiano
- 16 T. Corazza
- 18 L. Sgarbi
- 20 L. Graziani
- 21 F. Caligara
- 31 A. Vinciguerra
- 35 D. Giannini
- 36 L. Berardi
Timeline
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9' Pescara subst · Substitution 1Off: Andrea Oliveri · On: T. Corazza -
10' Pescara Goal · Normal GoalA. Di Nardo · Assist: R. Tonin -
20' Pescara Card · Yellow CardM. DagassoFoul
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21' Catanzaro Goal · Normal GoalNicolò Brighenti · Assist: A. Cisse -
37' Pescara Goal · Normal GoalT. Corazza -
46' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Oudin · On: Filippo Pittarello -
46' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 2Off: G. Di Chiara · On: R. Frosinini -
46' Catanzaro Goal · Normal GoalFilippo Pittarello -
55' Pescara Card · Yellow CardGabriele CorboFoul
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59' Catanzaro Card · Yellow CardNicolò BrighentiFoul
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61' Pescara subst · Substitution 2Off: N. Squizzato · On: L. Meazzi -
61' Pescara subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Dagasso · On: F. Caligara -
70' Pescara subst · Substitution 4Off: R. Tonin · On: L. Sgarbi -
71' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 3Off: M. D'Alessandro · On: G. Alesi -
71' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Cisse · On: N. Buso -
74' Pescara Card · Yellow CardF. CaligaraFoul
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77' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 5Off: Nicolò Brighenti · On: D. Bettella -
80' Catanzaro Card · Yellow CardR. FrosininiFoul
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82' Catanzaro Goal · Normal GoalN. Buso · Assist: Filippo Pittarello -
83' Catanzaro Card · Yellow CardN. Buso -
87' Catanzaro Card · Yellow CardFilippo PittarelloFoul
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90'+2 Catanzaro Card · Yellow CardMatias AntoniniFoul
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90' Pescara Goal · Normal GoalT. Corazza · Assist: G. Letizia
Match Stats
| Stat | Catanzaro | Pescara |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 13 | 22 |
| Pass Accuracy | 86% | 77% |
| Offsides | 4 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 19 | 8 |
| Corners | 7 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 417 | 312 |
| Yellow Cards | 5 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 6 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 8 | 4 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 3 |
| Possession | 57% | 43% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 357 | 239 |
| Shots Inside Box | 12 | 4 |
| Saves | 1 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 7 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Pescara's early goal by A. Di Nardo (9') gave them an early lead but Catanzaro quickly equalized through Nicolò Brighenti (21'). This quick response set the tone for a fast-paced match.
- ▸ T. Corazza's second-half brace, scoring at 37' and again in injury time (90+2'), proved crucial in securing Pescara’s point after Filippo Pittarello and N. Buso had given Catanzaro the lead (46', 82').