Match report
Spezia Defeats Virtus Entella 1-0 in Serie B
Virtus Entella
0–1
FT
Spezia
Dec 8, 2025
Spezia secured a narrow but crucial win over Virtus Entella in the latest Serie B fixture, thanks to a late goal from Giorgio Artistico. The match saw several key moments and player substitutions that significantly impacted the game's dynamics.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Virtus Entella 0–1 Spezia
- • Goal Scorer: Giorgio Artistico (88')
- • Yellow Cards: L. Parodi, B. Guiu for Virtus Entella; P. Beruatto, Przemysław Wiśniewski, F. Cassata for Spezia
- • Red Card: L. Parodi (58' Virtus Entella)
- • Substitutions: Francesco Mezzoni replaces B. Guiu (60'), A. Debenedetti and D. Bariti for Virtus Entella; Fellipe Jack and D. Verde for Spezia
Lineups
Virtus Entella
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 S. Colombi (G)
- 23 L. Parodi (D)
- 42 L. Moretti (D)
- 90 D. Portanova (D)
- 7 D. Bariti (M)
- 8 N. Karic (M)
- 4 M. Nichetti (M)
- 26 S. Di Mario (M)
- 19 A. Debenedetti (F)
- 27 M. Dalla Vecchia (F)
- 11 B. Guiu (F)
Substitutes
- 2 L. Palomba
- 5 J. Lipani
- 20 T. Fumagalli
- 21 F. Russo
- 22 F. Del Frate
- 25 E. Matteazzi
- 45 D. Ankeye
- 50 A. Benali
- 77 A. Boccadamo
- 81 A. Bottaro
- 94 F. Mezzoni
- 99 O. Siaulys
Spezia
Formation: 3-1-4-2
Starting XI
- 12 D. Mascardi (G)
- 37 A. Mateju (D)
- 2 P. Wisniewski (D)
- 11 P. Beruatto (D)
- 29 F. Cassata (M)
- 23 A. Candela (M)
- 80 R. Kouda (M)
- 25 F. Bandinelli (M)
- 31 G. Aurelio (M)
- 99 V. Vlahovic (F)
- 9 G. Artistico (F)
Substitutes
- 16 L. Loria
- 6 Fellipe Jack
- 7 D. Verde
- 8 A. Nagy
- 10 G. Lapadula
- 15 A. Cistana
- 26 M. Onofri
- 27 E. Soleri
- 32 L. Vignali
- 34 C. Comotto
- 36 P. Candelari
- 55 P. Hristov
Timeline
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5' Virtus Entella Card · Yellow CardL. Parodi
Foul
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16' Spezia Card · Yellow CardP. Beruatto
Foul
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20' Virtus Entella Var · Goal cancelledB. Guiu
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25' Virtus Entella Card · Yellow CardB. Guiu
Argument
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52' Spezia Card · Yellow CardPrzemysław Wiśniewski
Foul
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58' Virtus Entella Card · Yellow CardL. Parodi
Foul
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58' Virtus Entella Card · Red CardL. Parodi
Foul
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60' Virtus Entella subst · Substitution 1Off: B. Guiu · On: Francesco Mezzoni
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68' Spezia subst · Substitution 1Off: G. Aurelio · On: Fellipe Jack
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68' Spezia subst · Substitution 2Off: Rachid Kouda · On: D. Verde
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74' Virtus Entella subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Debenedetti · On: D. Ankeye
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74' Virtus Entella subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Bariti · On: A. Boccadamo
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82' Spezia subst · Substitution 3Off: V. Vlahovic · On: G. Lapadula
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85' Spezia Card · Yellow CardF. Cassata
Foul
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88' Spezia Goal · Normal GoalG. Artistico · Assist: D. Verde
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89' Spezia Card · Yellow CardG. Artistico
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90'+2 Spezia subst · Substitution 4Off: F. Cassata · On: A. Nagy
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90'+2 Spezia subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Candela · On: Luca Vignali
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90'+6 Virtus Entella Card · Yellow CardFrancesco Mezzoni
Argument
Match Stats
| Stat | Virtus Entella | Spezia |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 19 | 18 |
| Pass Accuracy | 74% | 72% |
| Offsides | 3 | 2 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 6 | 14 |
| Corners | 5 | 6 |
| Total Passes | 317 | 338 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 0 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 3 |
| xG | 0.77 | 3.29 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 6 |
| Possession | 48% | 52% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 233 | 242 |
| Shots Inside Box | 4 | 10 |
| Saves | 2 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The match took a significant turn when L. Parodi received his second yellow card and was consequently sent off, leaving Virtus Entella with ten men.
- ▸ Giorgio Artistico's goal in the 88th minute broke the deadlock for Spezia, sealing their victory in this competitive Serie B encounter.