Venezia turned a sixth‑minute deficit into a 3‑1 home victory over Catanzaro, clinching their eighth win in nine Serie B matches and stretching their lead to one point above Frosinone. Mattia Busio equalised, Gianluca Adorante converted a penalty, and Andrea Casas added a late strike, cementing Venezia’s title‑race momentum. The result reinforces their high‑pressing style and depth across the squad.
Early Goal and Immediate Response
Catanzaro opened the scoring in the sixth minute through Lorenzo D’Alessandro. Venezia quickly regained composure, and twelve minutes later Gianluca Adorante’s misplaced pass found Mattia Busio, who slotted home to restore parity.
Second‑Half Turnaround
After equalising, Venezia dominated possession and pressed high. Midfielder Sagrado rattled the cross‑bar, intensifying pressure. The breakthrough arrived when Adorante, now the penalty taker, converted from the spot after Lorenzo De Zea was fouled inside the area, putting Venezia ahead.
Late Winner Seals Victory
With the lead secured, Venezia expanded the attack down the wings. In added time Andrea Casas finished a composed move inside the box, extinguishing any chance of a Catanzaro comeback and sealing a 3‑1 win.
Current Form and Table Impact
Venezia’s resurgence defines this Serie B season: eight wins in the last nine fixtures and a total of 53 points, now one point clear of second‑placed Frosinone. Catanzaro, meanwhile, sit mid‑table after gathering six points from three recent games.
Key Player Performances
- Mattia Busio – Scored the crucial equaliser, showcasing poise under pressure.
- Gianluca Adorante – Turned an early error into a penalty hero, highlighting fine margins.
- Andrea Casas – Delivered the decisive late goal, reinforcing his importance to the attack.
Future Outlook
Venezia’s next test is an away clash with a fellow promotion contender, a match that could widen their lead to three points. Catanzaro must tighten their defence and collect points against lower‑ranked sides to avoid slipping further down the table.
