Match report
Monza Secures Crucial Win Over Spezia by 1-0 in Serie B
Monza
1–0
FT
Spezia
Nov 2, 2025
In a tightly contested match of Serie B, Monza secured a precious win over Spezia by a scoreline of 1–0. Despite playing with ten men from the 85th minute onwards due to A. Izzo's red card, Luca Ravanelli’s goal in the 53rd minute proved decisive for Monza.
Key Facts
- • Luca Ravanelli scored the only goal of the match at 53 minutes.
- • A. Izzo was sent off with a red card for Monza in the 85th minute, leaving them to play ten men.
- • Patrick Ciurria received his second yellow card leading to a red card and subsequent ejection from the game (noted as two separate events).
- • Monza made multiple substitutions throughout the match including K. Balde, D. Mota, A. Colpani, and N. Galazzi.
- • Spezia also made several changes with V. Vlahovic, A. Candela, F. Cassata, and Aleš Matušík coming on as substitutes.
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)
- 26 P. Ciurria (M)
- 14 P. Obiang (M)
- 32 M. Pessina (M)
- 7 P. Azzi (M)
- 28 A. Colpani (F)
- 17 K. Balde (F)
- 47 D. Mota (F)
Substitutes
- 1 S. Pizzignacco
- 19 S. Birindelli
- 27 S. Capolupo
- 15 F. Delli Carri
- 3 L. Lucchesi
- 2 A. Brorsson
- 21 L. Colombo
- 23 N. Galazzi
- 16 J. Sardo
- 18 K. Zeroli
- 10 G. Caprari
- 9 M. Maric
Spezia
Formation: 5-3-2
Starting XI
- 1 M. Sarr (G)
- 23 A. Candela (D)
- 37 A. Mateju (D)
- 2 P. Wisniewski (D)
- 6 Fellipe Jack (D)
- 31 G. Aurelio (D)
- 32 L. Vignali (M)
- 8 A. Nagy (M)
- 29 F. Cassata (M)
- 99 V. Vlahovic (F)
- 10 G. Lapadula (F)
Substitutes
- 16 L. Loria
- 12 D. Mascardi
- 15 A. Cistana
- 55 P. Hristov
- 36 P. Candelari
- 80 R. Kouda
- 77 E. Lorenzelli
- 20 G. Di Serio
- 27 E. Soleri
Timeline
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18' Monza Card · Yellow CardPatrick Ciurria
Foul
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53' Spezia Card · Yellow CardG. Lapadula
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53' Monza Goal · Normal GoalLuca Ravanelli
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57' Spezia subst · Substitution 1Off: V. Vlahovic · On: Giuseppe Di Serio
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68' Monza subst · Substitution 1Off: K. Balde · On: G. Caprari
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68' Monza subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Mota · On: M. Maric
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75' Monza Card · Yellow CardA. Izzo
Foul
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76' Monza subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Colpani · On: Samuele Birindelli
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76' Monza subst · Substitution 4Off: Patrick Ciurria · On: N. Galazzi
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77' Spezia subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Candela · On: Rachid Kouda
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77' Spezia subst · Substitution 3Off: F. Cassata · On: E. Soleri
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79' Spezia Card · Yellow CardFellipe Jack
Foul
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84' Spezia subst · Substitution 4Off: Aleš Matějů · On: Petko Hristov
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85' Monza Card · Yellow CardA. Izzo
Foul
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85' Monza Card · Red CardA. Izzo
Foul
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85' Spezia subst · Substitution 5Off: Luca Vignali · On: P. Candelari
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88' Monza subst · Substitution 5Off: Unknown player · On: F. Delli Carri
Match Stats
| Stat | Monza | Spezia |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 18 | 18 |
| Pass Accuracy | 89% | 71% |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 16 | 4 |
| Corners | 8 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 602 | 264 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 0 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 2 |
| Possession | 69% | 31% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 535 | 188 |
| Shots Inside Box | 13 | 3 |
| Saves | 0 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 1 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Monza's goal by Luca Ravanelli in the 53rd minute marked a significant turning point, giving them the lead they would hold until the end.
- ▸ The sending off of A. Izzo from Monza in the 85th minute altered the momentum and posed challenges for Monza's defense throughout the remaining minutes.