Match report

Catanzaro Secures Victory Over Reggiana 2-0 in Serie B

Catanzaro
Catanzaro
2–0
FT
Reggiana
Reggiana
Feb 7, 2026

In a closely contested Serie B fixture, Catanzaro emerged victorious against Reggiana with a scoreline of 2-0. The hosts dominated play from the outset, with goals from M. Liberali and M. D'Alessandro ensuring their victory over a struggling Reggiana side.

Key Facts

  • • M. Liberali scored the first goal for Catanzaro in the 29th minute.
  • • Catanzaro's second goal was scored by M. D'Alessandro at the 52nd minute.
  • • Reggiana had two yellow cards: A. Bozzolan and Andrea Papetti were cautioned for fouls early in the game.
  • • P. Nuamah received a yellow card for time-wasting at the 72nd minute.

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

Substitutes

  • 1 C. Marietta
  • 3 G. Esteves
  • 6 Fellipe Jack
  • 19 P. Nuamah
  • 21 M. Pompetti
  • 26 B. Verrengia
  • 30 G. Alesi
  • 32 F. Rispoli
  • 39 N. Koffi
  • 62 R. Frosinini
  • 94 F. Di Francesco
  • 98 D. Buglio

Reggiana

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 12 A. Seculin (G)
  • 2 A. Papetti (D)
  • 4 P. Rozzio (D)
  • 17 L. Libutti (D)
  • 7 Y. Paz (M)
  • 16 T. Reinhart (M)
  • 8 Charlys (M)
  • 3 A. Bozzolan (M)
  • 93 M. Lambourde (F)
  • 10 K. Bozhanaj (F)
  • 11 C. Gondo (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 A. Micai
  • 6 F. Vallarelli
  • 9 A. Novakovich
  • 14 D. Quaranta
  • 23 M. Rover
  • 33 A. Tripaldelli
  • 34 F. Vicari
  • 43 S. Bonetti
  • 44 L. Mendicino
  • 57 L. Belardinelli
  • 77 T. Fumagalli
  • 80 N. Girma

Timeline

  1. Catanzaro
    18' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Cisse · On: P. Nuamah
  2. Catanzaro
    29' Catanzaro Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Liberali
  3. Reggiana
    36' Reggiana Card · Yellow Card
    A. Bozzolan

    Foul

  4. Reggiana
    39' Reggiana Card · Yellow Card
    Andrea Papetti

    Foul

  5. Reggiana
    46' Reggiana subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Bozzolan · On: A. Tripaldelli
  6. Catanzaro
    52' Catanzaro Goal · Normal Goal
    M. D'Alessandro
  7. Reggiana
    56' Reggiana subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Y. Paz · On: M. Rover
  8. Reggiana
    57' Reggiana subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Bozhanaj · On: N. Girma
  9. Reggiana
    66' Reggiana subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Charlys · On: Luca Belardinelli
  10. Catanzaro
    67' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Liberali · On: M. Pompetti
  11. Catanzaro
    67' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Matias Antonini · On: R. Frosinini
  12. Catanzaro
    72' Catanzaro Card · Yellow Card
    P. Nuamah

    Time wasting

  13. Reggiana
    73' Reggiana subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Lambourde · On: A. Novakovich
  14. Catanzaro
    82' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Unknown player · On: F. Rispoli
  15. Catanzaro
    82' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Pontisso · On: N. Koffi
  16. Reggiana
    83' Reggiana Card · Yellow Card
    A. Novakovich

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Catanzaro Reggiana
Fouls 11 20
Pass Accuracy 84% 79%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 15
Corners 2 10
Total Passes 485 346
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 3 6
Shots on Target 5 5
xG 1.15 1.05
Shots off Target 6 4
Possession 57% 43%
Goals Prevented -1 -1
Accurate Passes 409 274
Shots Inside Box 7 6
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 7 9

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Catanzaro's early goal by M. Liberali gave them an immediate advantage and set the tone of the match.
  • ▸ The second goal from M. D'Alessandro at halftime confirmed Catanzaro's dominance, despite multiple substitutions made by Reggiana in a bid to turn the game around.