Match report

Monza Stuns Padova with Late Goal in Serie B Clash

Padova
Padova
1–2
FT
Monza
Monza
Feb 1, 2026

Monza triumphed in a tense encounter at the Stadio Euganeo as they came back to defeat Padova 2–1, thanks to goals by A. Colpani and A. Alvarez. Despite an early lead from M. Bortolussi's penalty for Padova, Monza demonstrated resilience and persistence to secure all three points in Serie B.

Key Facts

  • • Padova opened the scoring with a penalty by M. Bortolussi at 17 minutes.
  • • Monza equalized through A. Colpani's goal at halftime, assisted by Samuele Birindelli.
  • • A late winner from A. Alvarez in the 87th minute secured Monza’s victory over Padova.
  • • M. Bortolussi's second goal was disallowed for offside in the 83rd minute.
  • • Padova had three players booked: M. Perrotta, C. Faedo, and Filippo Sgarbi.

Lineups

Padova

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 22 A. Sorrentino (G)
  • 72 C. Faedo (D)
  • 32 F. Sgarbi (D)
  • 5 M. Perrotta (D)
  • 17 A. Capelli (M)
  • 8 P. Fusi (M)
  • 44 J. Harder (M)
  • 23 L. Di Maggio (M)
  • 3 A. Barreca (M)
  • 20 M. Bortolussi (F)
  • 10 Papu Gomez (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 M. Fortin
  • 4 F. Belli
  • 6 L. Crisetig
  • 7 K. Varas
  • 11 A. Seghetti
  • 15 K. Lasagna
  • 18 P. Ghiglione
  • 41 J. Silva
  • 55 L. Villa
  • 58 C. Pastina
  • 92 C. Buonaiuto
  • 77 F. Di Mariano

Monza

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 20 D. Thiam (G)
  • 2 A. Brorsson (D)
  • 13 L. Ravanelli (D)
  • 44 A. Carboni (D)
  • 19 S. Birindelli (M)
  • 32 M. Pessina (M)
  • 14 P. Obiang (M)
  • 7 P. Azzi (M)
  • 28 A. Colpani (F)
  • 8 Hernani (F)
  • 47 D. Mota (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 S. Pizzignacco
  • 43 A. Strajnar
  • 3 L. Lucchesi
  • 10 P. Cutrone
  • 15 F. Delli Carri
  • 17 K. Balde
  • 24 A. Bakoune
  • 25 A. Alvarez
  • 26 P. Ciurria
  • 27 S. Capolupo
  • 30 G. Caso
  • 52 M. Mout

Timeline

  1. Monza
    15' Monza Card · Yellow Card
    A. Brorsson

    Foul

  2. Padova
    17' Padova Goal · Penalty
    M. Bortolussi
  3. Padova
    24' Padova Card · Yellow Card
    M. Perrotta

    Foul

  4. Padova
    39' Padova Card · Yellow Card
    C. Faedo

    Foul

  5. Monza
    45' Monza Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Colpani · Assist: Samuele Birindelli
  6. Padova
    46' Padova subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Perrotta · On: L. Villa
  7. Padova
    63' Padova subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Papu Gomez · On: K. Lasagna
  8. Monza
    65' Monza subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Mota · On: P. Cutrone
  9. Monza
    65' Monza subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Pedro Obiang · On: G. Caso
  10. Padova
    67' Padova subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Di Maggio · On: K. Varas
  11. Padova
    74' Padova Card · Yellow Card
    Filippo Sgarbi

    Foul

  12. Padova
    83' Padova Var · Goal cancelled
    M. Bortolussi
  13. Monza
    84' Monza subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Brorsson · On: A. Alvarez
  14. Monza
    84' Monza subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Hernani · On: Patrick Ciurria
  15. Monza
    87' Monza Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Alvarez · Assist: Patrick Ciurria
  16. Padova
    90' Padova subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Harder · On: J. Silva
  17. Monza
    90' Monza subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Colpani · On: L. Lucchesi

Match Stats

Stat Padova Monza
Fouls 16 9
Pass Accuracy 77% 87%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 19
Corners 3 9
Total Passes 324 534
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 8 6
Shots on Target 1 8
xG — —
Shots off Target 10 5
Possession 38% 62%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 249 462
Shots Inside Box 12 10
Saves 6 0
Shots Outside Box 7 9

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Monza's equalizing goal by A. Colpani just before halftime shifted the momentum in their favor.
  • ▸ The disallowed offside goal for Padova at 83 minutes marked a critical turning point, as Monza capitalized on this lapse to score and take the lead.