Match report

Monza Defeats Avellino 2-1 in Thrilling Serie B Clash

Monza
Monza
2–1
FT
Avellino
Avellino
Feb 8, 2026

Monza edged out Avellino with a last-minute penalty goal and a crucial equalizer. The match was filled with dramatic turns, including a cancelled penalty for Monza and multiple substitutions that shifted momentum.

Key Facts

  • • Monza secured the victory against Avellino 2-1 in Serie B.
  • • Tommaso Biasci scored Avellino's only goal at minute 53 with an assist from Marco Sala.
  • • P. Cutrone equalized for Monza at minute 78, turning the tide of the match.
  • • Matteo Pessina converted a penalty in the 86th minute to seal the win for Monza.

Lineups

Monza

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 20 D. Thiam (G)
  • 2 A. Brorsson (D)
  • 15 F. Delli Carri (D)
  • 44 A. Carboni (D)
  • 19 S. Birindelli (M)
  • 32 M. Pessina (M)
  • 14 P. Obiang (M)
  • 7 P. Azzi (M)
  • 28 A. Colpani (F)
  • 8 Hernani (F)
  • 47 D. Mota (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 S. Pizzignacco
  • 43 A. Strajnar
  • 3 L. Lucchesi
  • 10 P. Cutrone
  • 11 O. Forson
  • 17 K. Balde
  • 21 L. Colombo
  • 24 A. Bakoune
  • 25 A. Alvarez
  • 26 P. Ciurria
  • 27 S. Capolupo
  • 30 G. Caso

Avellino

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 30 G. Daffara (G)
  • 56 P. Enrici (D)
  • 44 L. Simic (D)
  • 63 A. Fontanarosa (D)
  • 2 F. Missori (M)
  • 20 M. Palumbo (M)
  • 27 A. Le Borgne (M)
  • 39 M. Besaggio (M)
  • 3 M. Sala (M)
  • 9 C. Patierno (F)
  • 14 T. Biasci (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 A. Iannarilli
  • 6 L. Palmiero
  • 7 G. Tutino
  • 8 L. Pandolfi
  • 10 R. Russo
  • 11 L. D'Andrea
  • 18 L. Sgarbi
  • 19 F. Reale
  • 21 M. Armellino
  • 29 T. Cancellotti
  • 78 A. Milani
  • 94 R. Insigne

Timeline

  1. Monza
    30' Monza Var · Penalty cancelled
    P. Azzi
  2. Avellino
    34' Avellino Card · Yellow Card
    Patrick Enrici

    Foul

  3. Avellino
    53' Avellino Goal · Normal Goal
    Tommaso Biasci · Assist: Marco Sala
  4. Monza
    60' Monza subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Mota · On: P. Cutrone
  5. Monza
    60' Monza subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Hernani · On: G. Caso
  6. Avellino
    64' Avellino subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Palumbo · On: M. Armellino
  7. Avellino
    65' Avellino subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Francesco Patierno · On: G. Tutino
  8. Monza
    68' Monza subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Brorsson · On: Patrick Ciurria
  9. Monza
    75' Monza subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Pedro Obiang · On: Leonardo Colombo
  10. Monza
    75' Monza subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Colpani · On: A. Alvarez
  11. Monza
    78' Monza Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Cutrone
  12. Avellino
    79' Avellino Card · Yellow Card
    Andrea Le Borgne

    Foul

  13. Avellino
    81' Avellino subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Tommaso Biasci · On: L. Pandolfi
  14. Avellino
    81' Avellino subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Marco Sala · On: T. Cancellotti
  15. Monza
    86' Monza Goal · Penalty
    Matteo Pessina
  16. Avellino
    87' Avellino subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Patrick Enrici · On: R. Insigne
  17. Avellino
    90'+5 Avellino Card · Yellow Card
    F. Missori

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Monza Avellino
Fouls 10 14
Pass Accuracy 82% 73%
Offsides 3 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 33 3
Corners 15 2
Total Passes 440 341
Yellow Cards 0 3
Blocked Shots 13 0
Shots on Target 9 2
xG 3.08 0.21
Shots off Target 11 1
Possession 58% 42%
Goals Prevented 2 2
Accurate Passes 362 249
Shots Inside Box 24 2
Saves 1 7
Shots Outside Box 9 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Monza's cancelled penalty early on (minute 30) allowed Avellino to take an initial lead through Tommaso Biasci.
  • ▸ P. Cutrone's equalizer at minute 78 shifted the momentum towards Monza, followed by a crucial yellow card for Avellino’s Andrea Le Borgne.