Match report
Monza Defeats Carrarese 4-1 in Serie B Thriller
Monza
4–1
FT
Carrarese
Dec 20, 2025
Monza showcased an impressive offensive display to defeat Carrarese 4-1 in a high-scoring affair at the Stadio Giovanni Zini. Goals from Samuele Birindelli, F. Delli Carri, and A. Petagna secured Monza's victory, while Carrarese managed only one goal from F. Di Stefano late in the game.
Key Facts
- • Samuele Birindelli scored twice for Monza (9', 55')
- • F. Delli Carri added another goal for Monza at 42'
- • A. Petagna netted the fourth goal for Monza at 84'
- • F. Di Stefano found the back of the net for Carrarese at 74'
Lineups
Monza
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 20 D. Thiam (G)
- 13 L. Ravanelli (D)
- 15 F. Delli Carri (D)
- 44 A. Carboni (D)
- 19 S. Birindelli (M)
- 14 P. Obiang (M)
- 32 M. Pessina (M)
- 7 P. Azzi (M)
- 26 P. Ciurria (F)
- 17 K. Balde (F)
- 47 D. Mota (F)
Substitutes
- 1 S. Pizzignacco
- 2 A. Brorsson
- 3 L. Lucchesi
- 4 A. Izzo
- 9 M. Maric
- 16 J. Sardo
- 21 L. Colombo
- 23 N. Galazzi
- 24 A. Bakoune
- 25 A. Alvarez
- 27 S. Capolupo
- 37 A. Petagna
Carrarese
Formation: 3-1-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 M. Bleve (G)
- 26 F. Ruggeri (D)
- 4 J. Illanes (D)
- 3 M. Imperiale (D)
- 18 N. Schiavi (M)
- 72 S. Zanon (M)
- 77 G. Parlanti (M)
- 17 E. Zuelli (M)
- 11 M. Cicconi (M)
- 9 F. Abiuso (F)
- 32 M. Finotto (F)
Substitutes
- 99 V. Fiorillo
- 6 F. Oliana
- 7 N. Belloni
- 8 F. Melegoni
- 10 K. Bozhanaj
- 13 D. Bouah
- 21 T. Rubino
- 28 F. Di Stefano
- 37 N. Calabrese
- 44 N. Sekulov
- 70 L. Hasa
- 92 E. Torregrossa
Timeline
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9' Monza Goal · Normal GoalSamuele Birindelli -
13' Carrarese Card · Yellow CardG. ParlantiFoul
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30' Monza Var · Penalty cancelledD. Mota -
40' Carrarese Card · Yellow CardS. ZanonFoul
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42' Carrarese Card · Yellow CardJulián IllanesFoul
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44' Monza Goal · Normal GoalF. Delli Carri -
45'+3 Carrarese Card · Yellow CardNicolas SchiaviArgument
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45' Monza Var · Goal confirmedF. Delli Carri -
46' Carrarese subst · Substitution 1Off: Julián Illanes · On: F. Oliana -
46' Carrarese subst · Substitution 2Off: G. Parlanti · On: F. Di Stefano -
55' Monza Goal · Normal GoalSamuele Birindelli · Assist: Patrick Ciurria -
58' Carrarese subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Finotto · On: F. Melegoni -
58' Carrarese subst · Substitution 4Off: S. Zanon · On: D. Bouah -
67' Monza subst · Substitution 1Off: Pedro Obiang · On: Leonardo Colombo -
67' Monza subst · Substitution 2Off: K. Balde · On: A. Petagna -
68' Monza subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Mota · On: A. Alvarez -
74' Monza subst · Substitution 4Off: P. Azzi · On: S. Capolupo -
74' Carrarese Goal · Normal GoalF. Di Stefano -
80' Carrarese subst · Substitution 5Off: Nicolas Schiavi · On: T. Rubino -
84' Monza Goal · Normal GoalA. Petagna · Assist: Leonardo Colombo -
86' Monza subst · Substitution 5Off: Luca Ravanelli · On: A. Bakoune
Match Stats
| Stat | Monza | Carrarese |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 85% | 87% |
| Offsides | 5 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 16 | 9 |
| Corners | 5 | 8 |
| Total Passes | 472 | 460 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 13 | 4 |
| xG | 3.51 | 0.50 |
| Shots off Target | 0 | 1 |
| Possession | 51% | 49% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 400 | 398 |
| Shots Inside Box | 10 | 4 |
| Saves | 3 | 7 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Monza's early goals by Birindelli and Delli Carri (9' and 42') set the tone for a dominant performance, putting significant pressure on Carrarese.
- ▸ Carrarese briefly revived their hopes with F. Di Stefano's goal at 74', but Monza responded strongly to seal the victory through A. Petagna's crucial late strike.