Match report

Spezia Defeats Pescara 2-1 in Serie B Clash

Spezia
Spezia
2–1
FT
Pescara
Pescara
Dec 27, 2025

Spezia secured a vital win over Pescara in their Serie B match at the Stadio Alberto Picco. Giuseppe Di Serio gave Spezia an early lead, but M. Dagasso's equalizer for Pescara leveled the score at halftime. A late strike by G. Artistico sealed the victory for Spezia, ensuring they hold off Pescara in their bid for promotion.

Key Facts

  • • Spezia: Giuseppe Di Serio (8'), G. Artistico (90')
  • • Pescara: M. Dagasso (45')
  • • Substitutions: Spezia made three changes, Pescara four, including early exits for Dagasso and Tonin.
  • • Disciplinary: Two yellow cards each team

Lineups

Spezia

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 12 D. Mascardi (G)
  • 2 P. Wisniewski (D)
  • 55 P. Hristov (D)
  • 11 P. Beruatto (D)
  • 32 L. Vignali (M)
  • 25 F. Bandinelli (M)
  • 29 F. Cassata (M)
  • 80 R. Kouda (M)
  • 31 G. Aurelio (M)
  • 20 G. Di Serio (F)
  • 27 E. Soleri (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 L. Loria
  • 23 A. Candela
  • 37 A. Mateju
  • 6 Fellipe Jack
  • 26 M. Onofri
  • 36 P. Candelari
  • 34 C. Comotto
  • 8 A. Nagy
  • 9 G. Artistico
  • 10 G. Lapadula
  • 7 D. Verde
  • 99 V. Vlahovic

Pescara

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Desplanches (G)
  • 2 R. Capellini (D)
  • 13 R. Brosco (D)
  • 26 A. Gravillon (D)
  • 16 T. Corazza (M)
  • 27 G. Olzer (M)
  • 14 L. Valzania (M)
  • 8 M. Dagasso (M)
  • 3 G. Letizia (M)
  • 9 A. Di Nardo (F)
  • 15 R. Tonin (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 N. Profeta
  • 22 I. Saio
  • 95 G. Corbo
  • 35 D. Giannini
  • 36 L. Berardi
  • 5 J. Brandes
  • 21 F. Caligara
  • 18 L. Sgarbi
  • 31 A. Vinciguerra
  • 6 N. Squizzato
  • 11 G. Cangiano
  • 17 O. Okwonkwo

Timeline

  1. Spezia
    8' Spezia Goal · Normal Goal
    Giuseppe Di Serio · Assist: F. Cassata
  2. Spezia
    20' Spezia Card · Yellow Card
    Rachid Kouda

    Foul

  3. Spezia
    20' Spezia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Bandinelli · On: C. Comotto
  4. Pescara
    23' Pescara Card · Yellow Card
    R. Capellini

    Foul

  5. Pescara
    45' Pescara Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Dagasso
  6. Pescara
    46' Pescara subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Riccardo Brosco · On: L. Sgarbi
  7. Pescara
    55' Pescara subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Dagasso · On: F. Caligara
  8. Pescara
    56' Pescara Card · Yellow Card
    L. Valzania

    Time wasting

  9. Pescara
    68' Pescara subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Tonin · On: G. Cangiano
  10. Spezia
    69' Spezia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Soleri · On: G. Artistico
  11. Spezia
    69' Spezia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Giuseppe Di Serio · On: V. Vlahovic
  12. Spezia
    81' Spezia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Rachid Kouda · On: D. Verde
  13. Pescara
    85' Pescara subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. Olzer · On: N. Squizzato
  14. Pescara
    90'+7 Pescara Card · Yellow Card
    F. Caligara

    Argument

  15. Spezia
    90' Spezia Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Artistico

Match Stats

Stat Spezia Pescara
Fouls 15 13
Pass Accuracy 65% 72%
Offsides 0 6
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 13
Corners 9 6
Total Passes 273 311
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 2 3
Shots on Target 6 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 5
Possession 48% 52%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 178 223
Shots Inside Box 11 7
Saves 4 4
Shots Outside Box 1 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Spezia took an early lead through Giuseppe Di Serio's goal in the 8th minute, setting a strong tone for the match.
  • ▸ Pescara leveled the score just before halftime with M. Dagasso’s equalizer, which rejuvenated their fight back.
  • ▸ G. Artistico's goal in the 90th minute was crucial and secured Spezia's victory, demonstrating resilience against Pescara.