Match report

Mantova Defeats Padova 2–1 in Serie B Clash

Padova
Padova
1–2
FT
Mantova
Mantova
Jan 17, 2026

Mantova stunned Padova in a hard-fought battle at Serie B level, as D. Mensah secured the victory with two goals. Despite a late comeback attempt from K. Lasagna, Mantova held on to maintain their winning momentum.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Padova 1–2 Mantova
  • • D. Mensah (32', 66') scored both goals for Mantova
  • • K. Lasagna (81') netted the only goal for Padova
  • • 5 yellow cards issued throughout the match, with Filippo Sgarbi and K. Varas from Padova, and Stefano Cella, F. Paoletti, and Cristiano Bani from Mantova receiving cautions

Lineups

Padova

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 22 A. Sorrentino (G)
  • 4 F. Belli (D)
  • 32 F. Sgarbi (D)
  • 5 M. Perrotta (D)
  • 18 P. Ghiglione (M)
  • 8 P. Fusi (M)
  • 6 L. Crisetig (M)
  • 7 K. Varas (M)
  • 17 A. Capelli (M)
  • 10 Papu Gomez (F)
  • 20 M. Bortolussi (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 M. Fortin
  • 11 A. Seghetti
  • 15 K. Lasagna
  • 23 L. Di Maggio
  • 30 G. Favale
  • 33 D. Baselli
  • 41 J. Silva
  • 44 J. Harder
  • 55 L. Villa
  • 58 C. Pastina
  • 72 C. Faedo
  • 92 C. Buonaiuto

Mantova

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 24 F. Bardi (G)
  • 17 N. Radaelli (D)
  • 36 F. Paoletti (D)
  • 29 S. Cella (D)
  • 27 A. Castellini (D)
  • 6 C. Bani (D)
  • 23 T. Marras (M)
  • 21 S. Trimboli (M)
  • 10 D. Wieser (M)
  • 19 F. Ruocco (M)
  • 7 D. Mensah (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 L. Andrenacci
  • 34 A. Vukovic
  • 2 C. Bianay Balcot
  • 4 S. Mullen
  • 9 L. Mancuso
  • 11 A. Fiori
  • 18 C. Falletti
  • 30 D. Bragantini
  • 33 C. Marai
  • 77 N. Buso
  • 98 F. Zuccon
  • 53 T. Pittino

Timeline

  1. Mantova
    32' Mantova Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Mensah · Assist: Nicolò Radaelli
  2. Mantova
    36' Mantova Card · Yellow Card
    Stefano Cella

    Foul

  3. Padova
    37' Padova Card · Yellow Card
    Filippo Sgarbi

    Foul

  4. Padova
    46' Padova subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Ghiglione · On: K. Lasagna
  5. Padova
    46' Padova subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Crisetig · On: J. Silva
  6. Padova
    46' Padova subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Perrotta · On: L. Villa
  7. Mantova
    49' Mantova Card · Yellow Card
    F. Paoletti

    Foul

  8. Padova
    62' Padova subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Filippo Sgarbi · On: C. Faedo
  9. Mantova
    63' Mantova subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Marras · On: N. Buso
  10. Mantova
    63' Mantova subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Ruocco · On: F. Zuccon
  11. Mantova
    66' Mantova Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Mensah · Assist: S. Trimboli
  12. Padova
    70' Padova subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Pietro Fusi · On: C. Buonaiuto
  13. Mantova
    70' Mantova subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Mensah · On: L. Mancuso
  14. Padova
    77' Padova Card · Yellow Card
    K. Varas

    Foul

  15. Padova
    81' Padova Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Lasagna · Assist: Alessandro Capelli
  16. Mantova
    90'+2 Mantova subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Nicolò Radaelli · On: C. Bianay Balcot
  17. Mantova
    90'+5 Mantova Card · Yellow Card
    Cristiano Bani

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Padova Mantova
Fouls 14 20
Pass Accuracy 81% 79%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 20 16
Corners 6 2
Total Passes 469 346
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 6 2
Shots on Target 7 5
xG 1.49 1.70
Shots off Target 7 9
Possession 58% 42%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 381 275
Shots Inside Box 13 9
Saves 3 6
Shots Outside Box 7 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ D. Mensah's early goal in the 32nd minute set the tone for Mantova's dominance over Padova.
  • ▸ Mantova’s second goal by D. Mensah at 66 minutes solidified their lead, despite Padova's late effort to equalize.