Match report

Catanzaro Defeats Modena 2-1 in Serie B Clash

Modena
Modena
1–2
FT
Catanzaro
Catanzaro
Dec 8, 2025

Catanzaro stunned Modena with a late penalty and an earlier equalizer to secure a vital 2–1 win in the Serie B match. After Yann Massolin assisted Pedro Mendes for Modena's early lead, Matias Antonini found the back of the net for Catanzaro before Filippo Pittarello sealed the victory from the spot.

Key Facts

  • • Modena led 1-0 through Pedro Mendes (31') after a well-executed assist by Yann Massolin.
  • • Catanzaro equalized with Matias Antonini's goal in the 66th minute.
  • • Filippo Pittarello scored from the penalty spot in injury time to clinch victory for Catanzaro.
  • • Modena made several substitutions, including N. Pyyhtia and E. Gliozzi, but couldn't hold off Catanzaro's surge.

Lineups

Modena

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Chichizola (G)
  • 77 D. Tonoli (D)
  • 28 D. Adorni (D)
  • 20 B. Nieling
  • 2 G. Beyuku (M)
  • 5 A. Sersanti (M)
  • 16 F. Gerli (M)
  • 8 S. Santoro (M)
  • 7 F. Zampano (M)
  • 17 Y. Massolin (F)
  • 11 P. Mendes (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 M. Pezzolato
  • 9 E. Gliozzi
  • 4 A. Pergreffi
  • 6 L. Magnino
  • 10 G. Caso
  • 18 N. Pyyhtia
  • 19 S. Nador
  • 23 F. Di Mariano
  • 25 A. Dellavalle
  • 33 C. Cauz
  • 92 G. Defrel
  • 98 L. Zanimacchia

Catanzaro

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 22 M. Pigliacelli (G)
  • 84 T. Cassandro (D)
  • 4 Matias Antonini (D)
  • 18 D. Bettella (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
  • 5 E. Bashi
  • 17 G. Di Chiara
  • 62 R. Frosinini
  • 28 R. Oudin
  • 30 G. Alesi
  • 19 P. Nuamah
  • 45 N. Buso
  • 94 F. Di Francesco
  • 14 M. Liberali
  • 7 L. Pandolfi
  • 8 F. Pittarello

Timeline

  1. Catanzaro
    30' Catanzaro Card · Yellow Card
    D. Bettella

    Foul

  2. Modena
    31' Modena Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Mendes · Assist: Y. Massolin
  3. Catanzaro
    46' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Bettella · On: R. Frosinini
  4. Catanzaro
    52' Catanzaro Card · Yellow Card
    T. Cassandro

    Foul

  5. Catanzaro
    57' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Rispoli · On: Filippo Pittarello
  6. Modena
    62' Modena subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Sersanti · On: N. Pyyhtia
  7. Modena
    62' Modena subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Y. Massolin · On: Francesco Di Mariano
  8. Catanzaro
    66' Catanzaro Goal · Normal Goal
    Matias Antonini · Assist: S. Pontisso
  9. Modena
    69' Modena subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Mendes · On: E. Gliozzi
  10. Modena
    69' Modena subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Gady Beyuku · On: L. Zanimacchia
  11. Catanzaro
    75' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. D'Alessandro · On: P. Nuamah
  12. Catanzaro
    75' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 4
    Off: P. Iemmello · On: N. Buso
  13. Modena
    84' Modena subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Santoro · On: Grégoire Defrel
  14. Catanzaro
    90'+3 Catanzaro subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Pontisso · On: E. Bashi
  15. Catanzaro
    90' Catanzaro Goal · Penalty
    Filippo Pittarello

Match Stats

Stat Modena Catanzaro
Fouls 15 7
Pass Accuracy 83% 84%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 8
Corners 8 2
Total Passes 322 451
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 6 4
Shots on Target 6 3
xG 1.77 1.69
Shots off Target 7 1
Possession 44% 56%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 268 379
Shots Inside Box 13 6
Saves 1 5
Shots Outside Box 6 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Catanzaro’s equalizing goal by Matias Antonini in the 66th minute shifted momentum towards them.
  • ▸ The decisive moment came when Filippo Pittarello scored a penalty in injury time, sealing Catanzaro's victory and leaving Modena disappointed.