Match report
Catanzaro Defeats Virtus Entella 3-2 in Serie B Thriller
Catanzaro
3–2
FT
Virtus Entella
Nov 29, 2025
Catanzaro secured a dramatic victory against Virtus Entella on Wednesday night, turning around a 1-0 deficit to win 3-2 in Serie B. Goals by Tiziano Cassandro, Saverio Pontisso, and Paolo Iemmello powered Catanzaro's comeback after early penalties from A. Franzoni and D. Bariti gave Virtus Entella the lead.
Key Facts
- • Catanzaro leads 3-2 against Virtus Entella in Serie B.
- • A. Franzoni opened the scoring with a penalty at minute 14 for Virtus Entella.
- • Tiziano Cassandro equalized for Catanzaro at minute 28, assisted by Saverio Pontisso.
- • D. Bariti restored Virtus Entella's lead from a corner kick assist by F. Russo at minute 33.
- • Saverio Pontisso scored the crucial second goal for Catanzaro via penalty at minute 44.
- • Paolo Iemmello sealed the win with his third-minute strike of the match, assisted by M. D'Alessandro.
Lineups
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)
- 32 F. Rispoli (M)
- 10 J. Petriccione (M)
- 20 S. Pontisso (M)
- 77 M. D'Alessandro (M)
- 9 P. Iemmello (F)
- 80 A. Cisse (F)
Substitutes
- 1 C. Marietta
- 18 D. Bettella
- 17 G. Di Chiara
- 62 R. Frosinini
- 98 D. Buglio
- 28 R. Oudin
- 30 G. Alesi
- 45 N. Buso
- 94 F. Di Francesco
- 14 M. Liberali
- 7 L. Pandolfi
- 8 F. Pittarello
Virtus Entella
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 S. Colombi (G)
- 23 L. Parodi (D)
- 42 L. Moretti (D)
- 15 I. Marconi (D)
- 7 D. Bariti (M)
- 50 A. Benali (M)
- 27 M. Dalla Vecchia (M)
- 26 S. Di Mario (M)
- 24 A. Franzoni (F)
- 11 B. Guiu (F)
- 21 F. Russo (F)
Substitutes
- 22 F. Del Frate
- 99 O. Siaulys
- 81 A. Bottaro
- 2 L. Palomba
- 90 D. Portanova
- 8 N. Karic
- 5 J. Lipani
- 4 M. Nichetti
- 45 D. Ankeye
- 19 A. Debenedetti
- 20 T. Fumagalli
Timeline
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13' Catanzaro Card · Yellow CardMatias Antonini
Foul
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14' Virtus Entella Goal · PenaltyA. Franzoni
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28' Catanzaro Goal · Normal GoalT. Cassandro · Assist: S. Pontisso
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33' Virtus Entella Goal · Normal GoalD. Bariti · Assist: F. Russo
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41' Catanzaro Card · Yellow CardP. Iemmello
Argument
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44' Catanzaro Goal · PenaltyS. Pontisso
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46' Virtus Entella subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Franzoni · On: N. Karic
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57' Catanzaro Goal · Normal GoalP. Iemmello · Assist: M. D'Alessandro
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58' Catanzaro Card · Yellow CardJ. Petriccione
Argument
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64' Virtus Entella subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Moretti · On: D. Portanova
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64' Virtus Entella subst · Substitution 3Off: F. Russo · On: A. Debenedetti
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68' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 2Off: M. D'Alessandro · On: R. Frosinini
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68' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 3Off: S. Pontisso · On: D. Buglio
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74' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 4Off: P. Iemmello · On: Filippo Pittarello
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79' Virtus Entella Card · Yellow CardL. Parodi
Argument
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80' Virtus Entella subst · Substitution 4Off: B. Guiu · On: D. Ankeye
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80' Virtus Entella subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Dalla Vecchia · On: T. Fumagalli
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81' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 5Off: J. Petriccione · On: G. Alesi
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82' Virtus Entella Card · Yellow CardAhmad Benali
Foul
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90'+2 Virtus Entella Card · Yellow CardI. Marconi
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Catanzaro | Virtus Entella |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 9 | 17 |
| Pass Accuracy | 83% | 84% |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 17 | 13 |
| Corners | 8 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 372 | 419 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 3 |
| xG | 2.20 | 2.02 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 8 |
| Possession | 47% | 53% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 307 | 351 |
| Shots Inside Box | 14 | 9 |
| Saves | 1 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Saverio Pontisso's penalty goal at minute 44 marked a turning point in the game, giving Catanzaro momentum.
- ▸ Paolo Iemmello's decisive third-minute strike from an assist by M. D'Alessandro at minute 57 solidified Catanzaro’s victory and shifted the match firmly into their favor.