Match report

Mantova Defeats Padova 1-0 in Serie B Clash

Mantova
Mantova
1–0
FT
Padova
Padova
Nov 8, 2025

Mantova emerged victorious against Padova in a closely contested match of Serie B. Despite numerous substitutions and yellow cards on both sides, Mantova managed to clinch a decisive goal from F. Ruocco in the 84th minute, securing their win.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Mantova 1-0 Padova
  • • Goal Scorer: F. Ruocco (Mantova) - 84'
  • • Yellow Cards: Cristiano Bani (Mantova), F. Ruocco (Mantova)
  • • Multiple Substitutions from Both Teams: Including L. Crisetig, C. Buonaiuto (Padova); F. Paoletti, F. Galuppini (Mantova)

Lineups

Mantova

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Festa (G)
  • 17 N. Radaelli (D)
  • 27 A. Castellini (D)
  • 29 S. Cella (D)
  • 6 C. Bani (D)
  • 36 F. Paoletti (M)
  • 8 F. Artioli (M)
  • 21 S. Trimboli (M)
  • 14 F. Galuppini (F)
  • 9 L. Mancuso (F)
  • 19 F. Ruocco (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 L. Andrenacci
  • 96 T. Maggioni
  • 4 S. Mullen
  • 53 T. Pittino
  • 18 C. Falletti
  • 20 G. Fedel
  • 37 Z. Majer
  • 10 D. Wieser
  • 28 M. Caprini
  • 11 A. Fiori
  • 23 T. Marras
  • 7 D. Mensah

Padova

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 14 M. Fortin (G)
  • 4 F. Belli (D)
  • 32 F. Sgarbi (D)
  • 5 M. Perrotta (D)
  • 30 G. Favale (D)
  • 17 A. Capelli (M)
  • 8 P. Fusi (M)
  • 6 L. Crisetig (M)
  • 7 K. Varas (M)
  • 20 M. Bortolussi (F)
  • 92 C. Buonaiuto (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 L. Mouquet
  • 22 A. Sorrentino
  • 13 A. Boi
  • 72 C. Faedo
  • 18 P. Ghiglione
  • 55 L. Villa
  • 33 D. Baselli
  • 44 J. Harder
  • 77 F. Tumiatti
  • 11 A. Seghetti

Timeline

  1. Padova
    56' Padova subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Crisetig · On: J. Harder
  2. Padova
    56' Padova subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Buonaiuto · On: A. Seghetti
  3. Padova
    64' Padova Card · Yellow Card
    M. Perrotta

    Foul

  4. Mantova
    65' Mantova subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Paoletti · On: C. Falletti
  5. Padova
    69' Padova subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Belli · On: C. Faedo
  6. Padova
    69' Padova subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. Favale · On: P. Ghiglione
  7. Padova
    70' Padova Card · Yellow Card
    Pietro Fusi

    Foul

  8. Mantova
    72' Mantova subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Galuppini · On: T. Marras
  9. Mantova
    72' Mantova subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Mancuso · On: D. Mensah
  10. Mantova
    75' Mantova Card · Yellow Card
    Cristiano Bani

    Foul

  11. Padova
    76' Padova subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Pietro Fusi · On: Daniele Baselli
  12. Mantova
    80' Mantova subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Cristiano Bani · On: T. Maggioni
  13. Mantova
    80' Mantova subst · Substitution 5
    Off: F. Artioli · On: D. Wieser
  14. Mantova
    84' Mantova Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Ruocco
  15. Mantova
    85' Mantova Card · Yellow Card
    F. Ruocco
  16. Padova
    90'+4 Padova Card · Yellow Card
    Daniele Baselli

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Mantova Padova
Fouls 8 17
Pass Accuracy 90% 77%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 7
Corners 6 2
Total Passes 574 328
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 5 2
Shots on Target 4 1
xG 1.63 0.33
Shots off Target 7 4
Possession 64% 36%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 517 254
Shots Inside Box 10 5
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 6 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match remained scoreless until the 84th minute when Mantova's F. Ruocco scored a crucial goal to take the lead.
  • ▸ Padova faced multiple setbacks with several players receiving yellow cards, which hindered their ability to mount an effective comeback.