Match report

Mantova Defeats Bari 2–1 in Serie B Clash

Mantova
Mantova
2–1
FT
Bari
Bari
Feb 7, 2026

Mantova secured an important 2–1 victory over Bari in their Serie B clash, showcasing resilience and tactical acumen to hold off a determined comeback from the visitors. A. Meroni put Mantova ahead early on but Bari's C. Odenthal equalized just two minutes later. Despite several key substitutions and yellow cards that disrupted both teams’ rhythm, L. Mancuso delivered the winning goal in stoppage time, sealing three valuable points for the home side.

Key Facts

  • • A. Meroni scored Mantova's first goal at minute 14.
  • • C. Odenthal equalized for Bari just two minutes later.
  • • L. Mancuso netted the winning goal in stoppage time (90').
  • • Multiple yellow cards were issued to both teams, including A. Meroni and L. Mancuso.
  • • Several substitutions were made by both sides as the game progressed.

Lineups

Mantova

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 24 F. Bardi (G)
  • 13 A. Meroni (D)
  • 29 S. Cella (D)
  • 27 A. Castellini (D)
  • 3 A. Dembele (M)
  • 21 S. Trimboli (M)
  • 80 R. Kouda (M)
  • 15 T. Goncalves (M)
  • 23 T. Marras (F)
  • 19 F. Ruocco (F)
  • 7 D. Mensah (F)

Substitutes

  • 34 A. Vukovic
  • 5 K. Chrysopoulos
  • 9 L. Mancuso
  • 10 D. Wieser
  • 11 N. Muci
  • 17 N. Radaelli
  • 30 D. Bragantini
  • 36 F. Paoletti
  • 50 F. Benaissa-Yahia
  • 77 N. Buso
  • 96 T. Maggioni
  • 98 F. Zuccon

Bari

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 31 M. Cerofolini (G)
  • 51 A. Cistana (D)
  • 26 C. Odenthal (D)
  • 25 R. Pucino (D)
  • 24 L. Dickmann (M)
  • 27 M. Braunoder (M)
  • 29 M. Verreth (M)
  • 93 M. Dorval (M)
  • 49 G. De Pieri (F)
  • 17 E. Rao
  • 11 G. Moncini (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. Pissardo
  • 8 R. Pagano
  • 9 C. Gytkjaer
  • 10 N. Bellomo
  • 13 V. Mantovani
  • 18 G. Maggiore
  • 19 T. Esteves
  • 20 N. Cavuoti
  • 28 K. Piscopo
  • 30 M. Mane
  • 37 G. Stabile
  • 90 M. Cuni

Timeline

  1. Mantova
    14' Mantova Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Meroni
  2. Bari
    16' Bari Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Odenthal · Assist: Matthias Verreth
  3. Bari
    32' Bari Card · Yellow Card
    C. Odenthal

    Foul

  4. Mantova
    33' Mantova Card · Yellow Card
    F. Ruocco

    Foul

  5. Mantova
    35' Mantova Card · Yellow Card
    Stefano Cella

    Foul

  6. Mantova
    45'+1 Mantova Card · Yellow Card
    S. Trimboli

    Foul

  7. Bari
    46' Bari subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. De Pieri · On: K. Piscopo
  8. Bari
    57' Bari subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Odenthal · On: Valerio Mantovani
  9. Mantova
    59' Mantova Card · Yellow Card
    D. Mensah

    Argument

  10. Mantova
    68' Mantova subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Meroni · On: Nicolò Radaelli
  11. Mantova
    68' Mantova subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Marras · On: D. Bragantini
  12. Bari
    68' Bari subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Rao · On: T. Esteves
  13. Bari
    68' Bari subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. Moncini · On: M. Cuni
  14. Bari
    72' Bari Card · Yellow Card
    Michele Cerofolini

    Time wasting

  15. Mantova
    77' Mantova subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Mensah · On: L. Mancuso
  16. Mantova
    77' Mantova subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Ruocco · On: N. Buso
  17. Bari
    86' Bari subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Braunoder · On: G. Maggiore
  18. Mantova
    90' Mantova Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Mancuso · Assist: Nicolò Radaelli

Match Stats

Stat Mantova Bari
Fouls 20 28
Pass Accuracy 83% 71%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 3
Corners 7 1
Total Passes 446 252
Yellow Cards 4 2
Blocked Shots 5 0
Shots on Target 7 2
xG 1.62 0.44
Shots off Target 4 1
Possession 64% 36%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 371 178
Shots Inside Box 11 2
Saves 1 5
Shots Outside Box 5 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Mantova's quick response with a second goal in stoppage time secured their lead and momentum against Bari’s comeback attempts.
  • ▸ The early exchanges saw intense pressure from both teams, resulting in two rapid goals within the first 16 minutes.