Match report

Spezia Holds Off Bari 1-1 in Serie B

Spezia
Spezia
1–1
FT
Bari
Bari
Nov 7, 2025

In an evenly matched Serie B game, Spezia managed to hold off a spirited Bari side, resulting in a 1-1 draw. Early goals by Rachid Kouda and Christian Gytkjaer set the stage for a high-intensity match that saw both teams fight hard despite being down a man.

Key Facts

  • • Bari scored first through Christian Gytkjaer in the 7th minute.
  • • Rachid Kouda equalized for Spezia with a goal at 36 minutes, but was subsequently sent off for two yellow cards.
  • • Both teams made multiple substitutions throughout the game to maintain their momentum.

Lineups

Spezia

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 12 D. Mascardi (G)
  • 37 A. Mateju (D)
  • 2 P. Wisniewski (D)
  • 6 Fellipe Jack (D)
  • 32 L. Vignali (M)
  • 29 F. Cassata (M)
  • 8 A. Nagy (M)
  • 80 R. Kouda (M)
  • 31 G. Aurelio (M)
  • 20 G. Di Serio (F)
  • 99 V. Vlahovic (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 L. Loria
  • 1 M. Sarr
  • 24 A. Bertoncini
  • 11 P. Beruatto
  • 23 A. Candela
  • 15 A. Cistana
  • 21 A. Insignito
  • 55 P. Hristov
  • 36 P. Candelari
  • 77 E. Lorenzelli
  • 9 G. Artistico
  • 27 E. Soleri

Bari

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 31 M. Cerofolini (G)
  • 25 R. Pucino (D)
  • 13 A. Meroni (D)
  • 43 D. Nikolaou (D)
  • 24 L. Dickmann (M)
  • 18 G. Maggiore (M)
  • 29 M. Verreth (M)
  • 93 M. Dorval (M)
  • 16 M. Antonucci (F)
  • 11 G. Moncini (F)
  • 9 C. Gytkjaer (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. Pissardo
  • 15 S. Kassama
  • 76 I. Mavraj
  • 10 N. Bellomo
  • 27 M. Braunoder
  • 3 R. Burgio
  • 4 G. Castrovilli
  • 8 R. Pagano
  • 20 G. Pereiro
  • 99 L. Cerri
  • 21 A. Partipilo
  • 17 E. Rao

Timeline

  1. Bari
    7' Bari Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Gytkjaer · Assist: Matthias Verreth
  2. Spezia
    36' Spezia Card · Yellow Card
    Rachid Kouda

    Argument

  3. Spezia
    36' Spezia Goal · Normal Goal
    Rachid Kouda · Assist: V. Vlahovic
  4. Spezia
    42' Spezia Card · Yellow Card
    Rachid Kouda

    Foul

  5. Spezia
    42' Spezia Card · Red Card
    Rachid Kouda

    Foul

  6. Bari
    47' Bari Card · Yellow Card
    Dimitrios Nikolaou

    Foul

  7. Bari
    63' Bari subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Maggiore · On: G. Castrovilli
  8. Bari
    63' Bari subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Gytkjaer · On: L. Cerri
  9. Spezia
    64' Spezia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Luca Vignali · On: A. Candela
  10. Bari
    74' Bari subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Antonucci · On: M. Braunoder
  11. Bari
    74' Bari subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Dorval · On: E. Rao
  12. Bari
    79' Bari Card · Yellow Card
    R. Pucino

    Argument

  13. Spezia
    80' Spezia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: V. Vlahovic · On: G. Artistico
  14. Spezia
    80' Spezia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Giuseppe Di Serio · On: E. Soleri
  15. Bari
    81' Bari subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Matthias Verreth · On: A. Partipilo
  16. Spezia
    90'+3 Spezia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. Aurelio · On: P. Beruatto
  17. Spezia
    90' Spezia Card · Yellow Card
    A. Candela

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Spezia Bari
Fouls 15 11
Pass Accuracy 72% 87%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 10 19
Corners 4 12
Total Passes 312 517
Yellow Cards 4 2
Blocked Shots 3 9
Shots on Target 5 1
xG 1.56 0.87
Shots off Target 2 9
Possession 37% 63%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 226 451
Shots Inside Box 8 10
Saves 0 4
Shots Outside Box 2 9

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Christian Gytkjaer's early goal in the 7th minute gave Bari a quick lead, putting pressure on Spezia from the start.
  • ▸ Rachid Kouda scored for Spezia at 36 minutes to level the score, but was then sent off after receiving his second yellow card just 6 minutes later.