Match report

Catanzaro and Pescara Battle to a 3-3 Draw in Serie B

Catanzaro
Catanzaro
3–3
FT
Pescara
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

  1. Pescara
    9' Pescara subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Andrea Oliveri · On: T. Corazza
  2. Pescara
    10' Pescara Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Di Nardo · Assist: R. Tonin
  3. Pescara
    20' Pescara Card · Yellow Card
    M. Dagasso

    Foul

  4. Catanzaro
    21' Catanzaro Goal · Normal Goal
    Nicolò Brighenti · Assist: A. Cisse
  5. Pescara
    37' Pescara Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Corazza
  6. Catanzaro
    46' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Oudin · On: Filippo Pittarello
  7. Catanzaro
    46' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Di Chiara · On: R. Frosinini
  8. Catanzaro
    46' Catanzaro Goal · Normal Goal
    Filippo Pittarello
  9. Pescara
    55' Pescara Card · Yellow Card
    Gabriele Corbo

    Foul

  10. Catanzaro
    59' Catanzaro Card · Yellow Card
    Nicolò Brighenti

    Foul

  11. Pescara
    61' Pescara subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Squizzato · On: L. Meazzi
  12. Pescara
    61' Pescara subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Dagasso · On: F. Caligara
  13. Pescara
    70' Pescara subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Tonin · On: L. Sgarbi
  14. Catanzaro
    71' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. D'Alessandro · On: G. Alesi
  15. Catanzaro
    71' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Cisse · On: N. Buso
  16. Pescara
    74' Pescara Card · Yellow Card
    F. Caligara

    Foul

  17. Catanzaro
    77' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Nicolò Brighenti · On: D. Bettella
  18. Catanzaro
    80' Catanzaro Card · Yellow Card
    R. Frosinini

    Foul

  19. Catanzaro
    82' Catanzaro Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Buso · Assist: Filippo Pittarello
  20. Catanzaro
    83' Catanzaro Card · Yellow Card
    N. Buso
  21. Catanzaro
    87' Catanzaro Card · Yellow Card
    Filippo Pittarello

    Foul

  22. Catanzaro
    90'+2 Catanzaro Card · Yellow Card
    Matias Antonini

    Foul

  23. Pescara
    90' Pescara Goal · Normal Goal
    T. 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').