Match report

Modena Defeats Pescara 2-0 in Serie B Clash

Pescara
Pescara
0–2
FT
Modena
Modena
Jan 18, 2026

Modena stunned Pescara in their latest Serie B encounter at the Stadio Adriatico. Despite strong efforts by both sides, Modena's early goals from Francesco Zampano (27') and M. De Luca (44') proved decisive as they held on for a 2-0 win. This victory solidifies Modena’s position in the league standings and dampens Pescara's hopes of catching up with the top teams.

Key Facts

  • • Francesco Zampano scored first at minute 27, assisted by Y. Massolin.
  • • M. De Luca added a second goal for Modena in the 44th minute.
  • • Pescara made multiple substitutions to try and change the momentum, including J. Brandes (56'), G. Letizia (71'), A. Di Nardo (71'), D. Faraoni (79').
  • • Modena also substituted several players during the game: L. Zanimacchia (62'), E. Gliozzi (62'), L. Magnino (68'), M. Cotali (80'), and P. Mendes (80').

Lineups

Pescara

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Desplanches (G)
  • 19 D. Faraoni (D)
  • 26 A. Gravillon (D)
  • 13 R. Brosco (D)
  • 2 R. Capellini (D)
  • 3 G. Letizia (D)
  • 21 F. Caligara (M)
  • 27 G. Olzer (M)
  • 5 J. Brandes (M)
  • 8 M. Dagasso (M)
  • 9 A. Di Nardo (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 I. Saio
  • 16 T. Corazza
  • 95 G. Corbo
  • 36 L. Berardi
  • 20 L. Graziani
  • 33 A. Oliveri
  • 11 G. Cangiano
  • 7 L. Meazzi
  • 10 D. Merola
  • 17 O. Okwonkwo
  • 18 L. Sgarbi
  • 15 R. Tonin

Modena

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Chichizola (G)
  • 77 D. Tonoli (D)
  • 19 S. Nador (D)
  • 20 B. Nieling
  • 98 L. Zanimacchia (M)
  • 17 Y. Massolin (M)
  • 16 F. Gerli (M)
  • 8 S. Santoro (M)
  • 7 F. Zampano (M)
  • 99 M. De Luca (F)
  • 11 P. Mendes (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 A. Laidani
  • 22 M. Pezzolato
  • 2 G. Beyuku
  • 6 L. Magnino
  • 9 E. Gliozzi
  • 18 N. Pyyhtia
  • 23 F. Di Mariano
  • 25 A. Dellavalle
  • 28 D. Adorni
  • 29 M. Cotali
  • 33 C. Cauz
  • 92 G. Defrel

Timeline

  1. Modena
    27' Modena Goal · Normal Goal
    Francesco Zampano · Assist: Y. Massolin
  2. Modena
    44' Modena Goal · Normal Goal
    M. De Luca
  3. Pescara
    56' Pescara subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Brandes · On: R. Tonin
  4. Modena
    62' Modena subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Zanimacchia · On: Gady Beyuku
  5. Modena
    62' Modena subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. De Luca · On: E. Gliozzi
  6. Modena
    68' Modena subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Y. Massolin · On: L. Magnino
  7. Pescara
    71' Pescara subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Letizia · On: Andrea Oliveri
  8. Pescara
    71' Pescara subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Di Nardo · On: L. Sgarbi
  9. Pescara
    79' Pescara subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Faraoni · On: G. Cangiano
  10. Modena
    80' Modena subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Francesco Zampano · On: M. Cotali
  11. Modena
    80' Modena subst · Substitution 5
    Off: P. Mendes · On: Grégoire Defrel
  12. Modena
    85' Modena Card · Yellow Card
    M. Cotali

    Foul

  13. Modena
    90'+1 Modena Card · Yellow Card
    F. Gerli

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Pescara Modena
Fouls 17 20
Pass Accuracy 84% 72%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 11
Corners 4 9
Total Passes 428 317
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 8 2
Shots on Target 2 6
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 3
Possession 57% 43%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 358 227
Shots Inside Box 7 9
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 6 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Modena took the lead early in the game with Francesco Zampano's goal, which boosted their confidence and set the tone for the match.
  • ▸ The second goal by M. De Luca just before halftime further demoralized Pescara and secured Modena’s control over the game.