Match report

Catanzaro Defeats Pescara 2-0 in Serie B

Pescara
Pescara
0–2
FT
Catanzaro
Catanzaro
Feb 10, 2026

Catanzaro stunned Pescara in a dominant performance to clinch a 2-0 win in their Serie B clash. Goals by Paolo Iemmello and Giuseppe Alesi were pivotal as Catanzaro's defense held firm against Pescara’s desperate attacks, securing their position in the league standings.

Key Facts

  • • Catanzaro defeated Pescara 2-0.
  • • Paolo Iemmello scored first at minute 30 with an assist from Marco Liberali.
  • • Giuseppe Alesi netted the second goal for Catanzaro at minute 79.
  • • Pescara had multiple yellow cards: L. Fanne, Gabriele Corbo, and R. Capellini.

Lineups

Pescara

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Desplanches (G)
  • 26 A. Gravillon (D)
  • 2 R. Capellini (D)
  • 95 G. Corbo (D)
  • 19 D. Faraoni (M)
  • 14 L. Valzania (M)
  • 8 G. Brugman (M)
  • 3 G. Letizia (M)
  • 21 F. Caligara (F)
  • 18 L. Fanne (F)
  • 27 G. Olzer (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 N. Profeta
  • 22 I. Saio
  • 5 J. Brandes
  • 7 L. Meazzi
  • 9 A. Di Nardo
  • 11 L. Insigne
  • 13 G. Acampora
  • 15 G. Altare
  • 31 F. Russo
  • 32 A. Cagnano
  • 33 A. Oliveri
  • 36 L. Berardi

Catanzaro

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 22 M. Pigliacelli (G)
  • 62 R. Frosinini (D)
  • 4 Matias Antonini (D)
  • 84 T. Cassandro (D)
  • 27 C. Favasuli (M)
  • 20 S. Pontisso (M)
  • 10 J. Petriccione (M)
  • 94 F. Di Francesco (M)
  • 14 M. Liberali (F)
  • 19 P. Nuamah (F)
  • 9 P. Iemmello (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 C. Marietta
  • 2 G. Esteves
  • 5 E. Bashi
  • 6 Fellipe Jack
  • 21 M. Pompetti
  • 23 N. Brighenti
  • 26 B. Verrengia
  • 30 G. Alesi
  • 32 F. Rispoli
  • 39 N. Koffi
  • 77 M. D'Alessandro
  • 98 D. Buglio

Timeline

  1. Catanzaro
    30' Catanzaro Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Iemmello · Assist: M. Liberali
  2. Catanzaro
    32' Catanzaro Card · Yellow Card
    P. Nuamah

    Foul

  3. Pescara
    38' Pescara Card · Yellow Card
    L. Fanne

    Foul

  4. Catanzaro
    45'+4 Catanzaro Card · Yellow Card
    R. Frosinini

    Foul

  5. Catanzaro
    46' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Frosinini · On: Nicolò Brighenti
  6. Catanzaro
    46' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Nuamah · On: G. Alesi
  7. Catanzaro
    55' Catanzaro Card · Yellow Card
    Matias Antonini

    Time wasting

  8. Pescara
    57' Pescara Card · Yellow Card
    Gabriele Corbo

    Foul

  9. Pescara
    58' Pescara subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Fanne · On: L. Meazzi
  10. Pescara
    58' Pescara subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Gabriele Corbo · On: A. Di Nardo
  11. Pescara
    59' Pescara Card · Yellow Card
    R. Capellini

    Foul

  12. Catanzaro
    68' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Di Francesco · On: M. D'Alessandro
  13. Pescara
    70' Pescara subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Brugman · On: G. Acampora
  14. Pescara
    70' Pescara subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Faraoni · On: L. Berardi
  15. Catanzaro
    74' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Liberali · On: M. Pompetti
  16. Catanzaro
    79' Catanzaro Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Alesi
  17. Pescara
    80' Pescara subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Valzania · On: L. Insigne
  18. Catanzaro
    85' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 5
    Off: P. Iemmello · On: N. Koffi

Match Stats

Stat Pescara Catanzaro
Fouls 22 19
Pass Accuracy 86% 80%
Offsides 1 5
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 20 14
Corners 7 3
Total Passes 441 337
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 7 3
Shots on Target 2 6
xG 2.01 2.45
Shots off Target 11 5
Possession 57% 43%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 380 270
Shots Inside Box 12 8
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 8 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Paolo Iemmello’s goal in the early stages (30th minute) set the tone for Catanzaro’s performance.
  • ▸ Giuseppe Alesi's second goal (79th minute) sealed Pescara's fate, securing Catanzaro a comfortable lead.