Match report

Pescara Draws with Mantova 2-2 in Serie B Clash

Pescara
Pescara
2–2
FT
Mantova
Mantova
Jan 31, 2026

Pescara and Mantova shared the spoils with a 2-2 draw in their Serie B encounter. Despite early setbacks with yellow cards and goal cancellations, Pescara managed to level the game twice through F. Caligara and L. Meazzi's goals.

Key Facts

  • • F. Ruocco scored two goals for Mantova (17' penalty, 60')
  • • F. Caligara equalized for Pescara at the 30'
  • • L. Meazzi netted a crucial goal for Pescara at the 73'
  • • Pescara had several yellow cards including G. Olzer and L. Meazzi

Lineups

Pescara

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Desplanches (G)
  • 26 A. Gravillon (D)
  • 13 R. Brosco (D)
  • 6 D. Bettella (D)
  • 33 A. Oliveri (M)
  • 21 F. Caligara (M)
  • 14 L. Valzania (M)
  • 3 G. Letizia (M)
  • 27 G. Olzer (F)
  • 9 A. Di Nardo (F)
  • 15 R. Tonin (F)

Substitutes

  • 40 F. D'Emilio F
  • 22 I. Saio
  • 2 R. Capellini
  • 95 G. Corbo
  • 36 L. Berardi
  • 5 J. Brandes
  • 8 G. Brugman
  • 11 L. Insigne
  • 7 L. Meazzi
  • 17 O. Okwonkwo
  • 18 L. Sgarbi

Mantova

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

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

Substitutes

  • 22 L. Andrenacci
  • 34 A. Vukovic
  • 6 C. Bani
  • 50 F. Benaissa-Yahia
  • 5 K. Chrysopoulos
  • 96 T. Maggioni
  • 3 V. Mantovani
  • 80 R. Kouda
  • 98 F. Zuccon
  • 30 D. Bragantini
  • 77 N. Buso
  • 9 L. Mancuso

Timeline

  1. Mantova
    17' Mantova Goal · Penalty
    F. Ruocco
  2. Pescara
    30' Pescara Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Caligara · Assist: G. Letizia
  3. Mantova
    37' Mantova Card · Yellow Card
    Tiago Gonçalves

    Foul

  4. Mantova
    44' Mantova Card · Yellow Card
    Nicolò Radaelli

    Foul

  5. Pescara
    56' Pescara Card · Yellow Card
    G. Olzer

    Foul

  6. Pescara
    58' Pescara Card · Yellow Card
    Riccardo Brosco

    Foul

  7. Mantova
    60' Mantova Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Ruocco · Assist: D. Mensah
  8. Pescara
    61' Pescara subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Riccardo Brosco · On: R. Capellini
  9. Pescara
    61' Pescara subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Tonin · On: L. Meazzi
  10. Mantova
    64' Mantova subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Mensah · On: L. Mancuso
  11. Pescara
    67' Pescara Var · Goal cancelled
    G. Olzer
  12. Pescara
    69' Pescara Card · Yellow Card
    L. Meazzi

    Foul

  13. Mantova
    70' Mantova Card · Yellow Card
    F. Ruocco

    Foul

  14. Mantova
    73' Mantova subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Tiago Gonçalves · On: Cristiano Bani
  15. Mantova
    73' Mantova subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Ruocco · On: N. Buso
  16. Pescara
    73' Pescara Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Meazzi · Assist: A. Gravillon
  17. Pescara
    79' Pescara subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Andrea Oliveri · On: L. Sgarbi
  18. Pescara
    80' Pescara subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Caligara · On: G. Brugman
  19. Mantova
    81' Mantova subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Marras · On: Rachid Kouda
  20. Mantova
    81' Mantova subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Wieser · On: F. Zuccon
  21. Pescara
    86' Pescara subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Di Nardo · On: O. Okwonkwo
  22. Pescara
    87' Pescara Card · Yellow Card
    A. Gravillon

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Pescara Mantova
Fouls 25 16
Pass Accuracy 72% 69%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 15
Corners 4 6
Total Passes 327 262
Yellow Cards 4 3
Blocked Shots 1 3
Shots on Target 4 7
xG 0.66 2.93
Shots off Target 7 5
Possession 55% 45%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 235 182
Shots Inside Box 7 7
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 5 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ F. Ruocco's early penalty kick put Mantova ahead, but F. Caligara's quick equalizer kept Pescara in the game.
  • ▸ Mantova regained the lead through another goal by F. Ruocco at 60', only to be drawn level again by L. Meazzi for Pescara.