“Michele Besaggio scores from a corner to put Avellino ahead 1-0 after early pressure from Modena had failed to produce a goal.”
Pivotal“Modena make a triple substitution at halftime, overhauling their attack in search of an equalizer after a frustrating first 45 minutes.”
“Giuseppe Ambrosino booked for a foul as Modena's frustration mounted while chasing the game late on.”
“Tommaso Martinelli booked for arguing in stoppage time as Avellino held on for a famous away win despite being completely outplayed statistically.”
Modena
Avellino
Outstanding performance
Avellino•GoalkeeperModena dominated nearly every statistical category - 62% possession, 40 shots to 6, and 82 dangerous attacks to Avellino's 17 - yet found themselves chasing the game from the 8th minute onward. Michele Besaggio's early strike off a corner proved to be the difference, and Avellino's goalkeeper was forced into 9 saves as the hosts threw everything at goal without reward. Modena made wholesale changes at halftime, bringing on three substitutes in search of an equalizer, but wastefulness in front of goal - despite big chances created - meant they could never find a way through. For Avellino, this was a smash-and-grab masterclass in game management, absorbing pressure and making their one clear opportunity count, while Modena will be left to rue a performance that deserved more than a home defeat.
How entertaining was this match?
Shot by Giuseppe Ambrosino with a header, but it misses the target.
Tommaso MartinelliYellow CardTommaso Martinelli receives a yellow card.
Kleis BozhanajYellow CardKleis Bozhanaj receives a yellow card.
Kleis Bozhanaj comes on for Simone Santoro.
Francesco Folino comes on for Steven Folly Nador.
Corner awarded.
Daniele Montevago takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
Alessandro Bianco takes a right-footed shot that hits the post.
Giuseppe Ambrosino takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Daniele Montevago attempts a header but misses the shot.
Paulo Azzi takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
Shot by Bryant Nieling, but he misses with a header.
Luca Bacchin takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Corner awarded.
Alessandro Bianco's right-footed shot is blocked.
Daniele Montevago is on, and Giuseppe Caso is off.
Thomas Berenbruch is substituted off for Luca Di Maggio.
Giuseppe AmbrosinoYellow CardYellow card issued to Giuseppe Ambrosino.
Corner awarded.
Daniel Tonoli takes a shot with his head, but it misses the target.
Shot by Bryant Nieling with his left foot is saved.
Giuseppe Caso takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Brando Moruzzi takes a right-footed shot that hits the post.
Giuseppe Caso takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Dimitrios Sounas is on, and Michele Besaggio is off.
Daniel Tonoli takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Luca Bacchin comes on for Gaston Brugman.
Simone Santoro takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Shot by Bryant Nieling hits the post.
Alessandro Bianco takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Walid Cheddira takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
Corner awarded.
Martin Palumbo takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Simone Santoro's right-footed shot is saved.
Giuseppe Caso takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Corner awarded.
Michael Venturi is substituted off for Lorenco Simic.
Tommaso Cancellotti comes on for Filippo Missori.
Paulo Azzi is on, and Francesco Zampano is off.
Giuseppe Caso takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Simone Santoro takes a left-footed shot but misses.
First half ends with a score of 0-1.
Giacomo Olzer takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Corner awarded.
Francesco Zampano takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Corner awarded.
Giuseppe Ambrosino takes a shot with his head, but it hits the post.
Simone Santoro attempts a header but misses the shot.
Giuseppe Ambrosino takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Corner awarded.
Giuseppe Caso takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Giuseppe Caso takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Giacomo Olzer takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Lorenco SimicYellow CardYellow card shown to Lorenco Simic.
Francesco ZampanoYellow CardFrancesco Zampano receives a yellow card.
Giuseppe Caso takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Giuseppe Ambrosino attempts a header but misses the shot.
Martin Palumbo takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Brando Moruzzi takes a shot with his head, but it misses the target.
Francesco Zampano takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
Walid Cheddira comes on for Andrea Favilli.
Simone Santoro takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Corner awarded.
Gaston Brugman takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
Michele BesaggioMichele Besaggio takes a left-footed shot and scores.
Goal! Michele Besaggio scores, making it 1-0.
Corner awarded.
Simone Santoro takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Giuseppe Ambrosino takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Giuseppe Ambrosino takes a shot with his right foot, but it's saved.
Corner awarded.
Francesco Zampano takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
Gaston Brugman takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Kick-off! The referee is Marco Di Loreto.
Modena roll into this early-season clash flying high with back-to-back wins, while Avellino look to arrest an inconsistent start. History slightly favors the visitors, but form and momentum firmly point toward the hosts at the Braglia.
