Match report
Monza Stuns Catanzaro 2-1 in Serie B
Monza
2–1
FT
Catanzaro
Oct 4, 2025
Monza secured an impressive comeback victory over Catanzaro in their Serie B encounter, overcoming an early deficit to triumph 2-1. The game was marked by two crucial goals from Monza’s A. Alvarez and Samuele Birindelli, who capitalized on turning points that shifted the momentum in favor of the home side.
Key Facts
- • A. Cisse scored for Catanzaro in the 5th minute from an assist by P. Iemmello.
- • Kevin Zeroli received a yellow card for Monza in the 19th minute due to a foul.
- • A. Alvarez equalized for Monza in the 37th minute, assisted by Samuele Birindelli.
- • Samuele Birindelli secured the win with a goal in the 66th minute, aided by A. Izzo’s assist.
Lineups
Monza
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 20 D. Thiam (G)
- 4 A. Izzo (D)
- 13 L. Ravanelli (D)
- 44 A. Carboni (D)
- 19 S. Birindelli (M)
- 14 P. Obiang (M)
- 18 K. Zeroli (M)
- 7 P. Azzi (M)
- 28 A. Colpani (F)
- 17 K. Balde (F)
- 25 A. Alvarez (F)
Substitutes
- 1 S. Pizzignacco
- 24 A. Bakoune
- 27 S. Capolupo
- 15 F. Delli Carri
- 33 S. Domanico
- 3 L. Lucchesi
- 2 A. Brorsson
- 21 L. Colombo
- 23 N. Galazzi
- 10 G. Caprari
- 9 M. Maric
- 37 A. Petagna
Catanzaro
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 22 M. Pigliacelli (G)
- 18 D. Bettella (D)
- 4 Matias Antonini (D)
- 26 B. Verrengia (D)
- 84 T. Cassandro (M)
- 10 J. Petriccione (M)
- 20 S. Pontisso (M)
- 27 C. Favasuli (M)
- 28 R. Oudin (F)
- 80 A. Cisse (F)
- 9 P. Iemmello (F)
Substitutes
- 1 C. Marietta
- 23 N. Brighenti
- 17 G. Di Chiara
- 98 D. Buglio
- 32 F. Rispoli
- 30 G. Alesi
- 19 P. Nuamah
- 45 N. Buso
- 77 M. D'Alessandro
- 94 F. Di Francesco
- 7 L. Pandolfi
- 8 F. Pittarello
Timeline
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5' Catanzaro Goal · Normal GoalA. Cisse · Assist: P. Iemmello -
19' Monza Card · Yellow CardKevin ZeroliFoul
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34' Catanzaro Card · Yellow CardA. CisseTime wasting
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37' Monza Goal · Normal GoalA. Alvarez · Assist: Samuele Birindelli -
62' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 1Off: T. Cassandro · On: M. D'Alessandro -
66' Monza Goal · Normal GoalSamuele Birindelli · Assist: A. Izzo -
73' Monza subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Colpani · On: N. Galazzi -
73' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Oudin · On: F. Di Francesco -
74' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Bettella · On: G. Di Chiara -
74' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 4Off: P. Iemmello · On: L. Pandolfi -
76' Monza subst · Substitution 2Off: K. Balde · On: Leonardo Colombo -
76' Monza subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Alvarez · On: M. Maric -
84' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 5Off: C. Favasuli · On: Filippo Pittarello -
90'+1 Monza subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Carboni · On: F. Delli Carri -
90'+1 Monza subst · Substitution 5Off: Samuele Birindelli · On: A. Brorsson
Match Stats
| Stat | Monza | Catanzaro |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 17 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | 82% | 87% |
| Offsides | 3 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 13 | 10 |
| Corners | 5 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 359 | 542 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 4 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 8 | 3 |
| Possession | 41% | 59% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 294 | 474 |
| Shots Inside Box | 10 | 5 |
| Saves | 3 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Monza's equalizer from A. Alvarez in the 37th minute marked a significant momentum shift, allowing them to regain control of the game.
- ▸ Samuele Birindelli's decisive goal in the 66th minute sealed Monza’s victory and put pressure on Catanzaro to respond.