Match report
Venezia Defeats Catanzaro 3–1 in Serie B Clash
Venezia
3–1
FT
Catanzaro
Jan 17, 2026
Venezia put up a strong showing against Catanzaro in Serie B, clinching a crucial 3–1 win. Despite an early goal from M. D'Alessandro for Catanzaro, Venezia's resilience shone through with goals from G. Busio, A. Adorante (penalty), and A. Casas. The turning point came after Catanzaro was reduced to ten men in the second half.
Key Facts
- • M. D'Alessandro scored for Catanzaro at minute 6, assisted by P. Iemmello.
- • G. Busio equalized for Venezia at minute 18, with an assist from A. Adorante.
- • A. Adorante put Venezia ahead with a penalty goal at minute 86.
- • A. Casas sealed the win for Venezia in stoppage time of the second half.
Lineups
Venezia
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 1 F. Stankovic (G)
- 2 S. Korac (D)
- 30 M. Svoboda (D)
- 33 M. Sverko (D)
- 18 A. Hainaut (M)
- 71 K. Perez (M)
- 6 G. Busio (M)
- 8 I. Doumbia (M)
- 20 R. Sagrado (M)
- 9 A. Adorante (F)
- 10 J. Yeboah (F)
Substitutes
- 23 M. Grandi
- 4 B. Franjic
- 5 R. Haps
- 7 D. Fila
- 16 M. Venturi
- 21 M. Compagnon
- 24 N. Lella
- 32 A. Duncan
- 37 E. Bohinen
- 48 A. Sidibe
- 80 A. Casas
- 99 A. Pietrelli
Catanzaro
Formation: 3-5-1-1
Starting XI
- 22 M. Pigliacelli (G)
- 84 T. Cassandro (D)
- 4 Matias Antonini (D)
- 23 N. Brighenti (D)
- 27 C. Favasuli (M)
- 20 S. Pontisso (M)
- 32 F. Rispoli (M)
- 80 A. Cisse (M)
- 77 M. D'Alessandro (M)
- 9 P. Iemmello (F)
- 8 F. Pittarello (F)
Substitutes
- 99 E. Borrelli
- 1 C. Marietta
- 5 E. Bashi
- 18 D. Bettella
- 17 G. Di Chiara
- 26 B. Verrengia
- 98 D. Buglio
- 21 M. Pompetti
- 30 G. Alesi
- 19 P. Nuamah
- 94 F. Di Francesco
- 14 M. Liberali
Timeline
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6' Catanzaro Var · Goal confirmedM. D'Alessandro
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6' Catanzaro Goal · Normal GoalM. D'Alessandro · Assist: P. Iemmello
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18' Venezia Goal · Normal GoalG. Busio · Assist: A. Adorante
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19' Venezia Var · Goal confirmedG. Busio
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50' Venezia Card · Yellow CardM. Svoboda
Foul
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62' Catanzaro Card · Yellow CardFilippo Pittarello
Foul
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65' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 1Off: M. D'Alessandro · On: B. Verrengia
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72' Catanzaro Var · Card upgradeB. Verrengia
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73' Catanzaro Card · Red CardB. Verrengia
Professional handball
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77' Venezia subst · Substitution 1Off: Seid Korać · On: M. Compagnon
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77' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 2Off: Filippo Pittarello · On: G. Di Chiara
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77' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Cisse · On: P. Nuamah
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84' Catanzaro Card · Yellow CardMatias Antonini
Foul
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86' Venezia Goal · PenaltyA. Adorante
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87' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 4Off: S. Pontisso · On: D. Buglio
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87' Catanzaro subst · Substitution 5Off: Nicolò Brighenti · On: M. Liberali
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90'+1 Venezia subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Adorante · On: M. Venturi
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90'+1 Venezia subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Yeboah · On: A. Casas
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90'+2 Catanzaro Card · Yellow CardT. Cassandro
Foul
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90' Venezia Goal · Normal GoalA. Casas
Match Stats
| Stat | Venezia | Catanzaro |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 20 | 15 |
| Pass Accuracy | 90% | 77% |
| Offsides | 2 | 2 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 23 | 5 |
| Corners | 3 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 491 | 237 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 8 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 3 |
| xG | 3.93 | 0.38 |
| Shots off Target | 9 | 2 |
| Possession | 68% | 32% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 442 | 182 |
| Shots Inside Box | 16 | 4 |
| Saves | 2 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 7 | 1 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Venezia's equalizing goal by G. Busio shifted momentum to their favor after a quick start from Catanzaro.
- ▸ Catanzaro was reduced to ten men when B. Verrengia received a red card at minute 73, significantly impacting the game dynamics.