Match report

Monza Defeats Carrarese 4-1 in Serie B Thriller

Monza
Monza
4–1
FT
Carrarese
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

  1. Monza
    9' Monza Goal · Normal Goal
    Samuele Birindelli
  2. Carrarese
    13' Carrarese Card · Yellow Card
    G. Parlanti

    Foul

  3. Monza
    30' Monza Var · Penalty cancelled
    D. Mota
  4. Carrarese
    40' Carrarese Card · Yellow Card
    S. Zanon

    Foul

  5. Carrarese
    42' Carrarese Card · Yellow Card
    Julián Illanes

    Foul

  6. Monza
    44' Monza Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Delli Carri
  7. Carrarese
    45'+3 Carrarese Card · Yellow Card
    Nicolas Schiavi

    Argument

  8. Monza
    45' Monza Var · Goal confirmed
    F. Delli Carri
  9. Carrarese
    46' Carrarese subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Julián Illanes · On: F. Oliana
  10. Carrarese
    46' Carrarese subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Parlanti · On: F. Di Stefano
  11. Monza
    55' Monza Goal · Normal Goal
    Samuele Birindelli · Assist: Patrick Ciurria
  12. Carrarese
    58' Carrarese subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Finotto · On: F. Melegoni
  13. Carrarese
    58' Carrarese subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Zanon · On: D. Bouah
  14. Monza
    67' Monza subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Pedro Obiang · On: Leonardo Colombo
  15. Monza
    67' Monza subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Balde · On: A. Petagna
  16. Monza
    68' Monza subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Mota · On: A. Alvarez
  17. Monza
    74' Monza subst · Substitution 4
    Off: P. Azzi · On: S. Capolupo
  18. Carrarese
    74' Carrarese Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Di Stefano
  19. Carrarese
    80' Carrarese subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Nicolas Schiavi · On: T. Rubino
  20. Monza
    84' Monza Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Petagna · Assist: Leonardo Colombo
  21. Monza
    86' Monza subst · Substitution 5
    Off: 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.