Spezia - Ascoli Calcio 1898 - 1 April 2024 Serie B - (2-1)

Throw-in for Ascoli in their own half.

Ascoli have a goal kick.

Throw-in for Spezia in the half of Ascoli.

Simone Sozza signals a free kick to Spezia in their own half.

It's a goal kick for the home team in La Spezia.

Throw-in for Ascoli close to the penalty box.

Ascoli needs to be cautious. Spezia have an attacking throw-in.

Throw-in for Ascoli in their own half.

Ascoli to take a throw-in in Spezia territory.

Luca D'Angelo (Spezia) is making a third change, with Gregorio Tanco replacing the possibly injured Salvatore Elia.

Spezia make their second substitution with Filip Jagiello replacing Diego Falcinelli.

Play has been interrupted briefly in La Spezia to check on Salvatore Elia, who is grimacing with pain.

Spezia's Salvatore Esposito gets in a shot on goal at Stadio Alberto Picco. But the effort is unsuccessful.

Corner awarded to Spezia.

Spezia have a goal kick.

Ascoli's Fabrizio Caligara gets his shot away but it misses the target.

Free kick for Spezia in their own half.

Ascoli have been awarded a corner by Simone Sozza.

Can Ascoli capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Spezia's half?

Spezia needs to be cautious. Ascoli have an attacking throw-in.

Free kick Ascoli.

Spezia awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Throw-in Ascoli.

Can Spezia get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Ascoli's half?

Simone Sozza awards the away team a throw-in.

Francesco Pio Esposito is replacing Daniele Verde for the home team.

Goal kick for Ascoli at Stadio Alberto Picco.

Spezia awarded a free kick in their own half.

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

Throw-in for Spezia at Stadio Alberto Picco.

Ball safe as Ascoli is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Simone D'Uffizi is on a sub for Patrizio Masini for Ascoli.

Spezia awarded a free kick in their own half.

Throw-in Ascoli.

Simone Sozza signals a free kick to Spezia in their own half.

Petko Hristov has recovered and rejoins the match in La Spezia.

Simone Sozza waits before resuming play because Petko Hristov for Spezia is still down.

Spezia have been awarded a corner by Simone Sozza.

Simone Sozza signals a free kick to Spezia.

Ascoli drive forward but Brian Jephte Bayeye is judged offside.

Ball safe as Ascoli is awarded a throw-in in their half.

In La Spezia a free kick has been awarded the home team.

Throw-in for Ascoli at Stadio Alberto Picco.

Free kick for Spezia in their own half.

Throw-in for Ascoli close to the penalty box.

Throw-in high up the field for Ascoli in La Spezia.

Corner awarded to Spezia.

Daniele Verde gets his shot on target but fails to score for Spezia.

Simone Sozza awards Spezia a goal kick.

Karim Zedadka (Ascoli) gets up for a header but cannot keep the ball on target.

Free kick for Ascoli in their own half.

Fabrizio Caligara is replacing Jeremiah Streng for Ascoli at Stadio Alberto Picco.

Massimo Carrera (Ascoli) is making a third substitution, with David Duris replacing Samuel Giovane.

Corner awarded to Ascoli.

Massimo Carrera is making the team's second substitution at Stadio Alberto Picco with Brian Jephte Bayeye replacing Raffaele Celia.

Ball goes out of play for a Ascoli goal kick.

Simone Sozza signals a free kick to Ascoli in their own half.

Spezia awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Spezia apply pressure at Stadio Alberto Picco and Petko Hristov goes close with a header against the post.

Goal! Petko Hristov gives Spezia a 2-1 lead.

Spezia have been awarded a corner by Simone Sozza.

Spezia have a dangerous throw-in.

Ascoli awarded a free kick in their own half.

Simone Sozza awards the home team a throw-in.

Spezia's Petko Hristov looks ok and returns to the pitch.

Attention is being given to Spezia’s Petko Hristov and play has been suspended briefly.

Diego Falcinelli for the home team is judged to be offside.

The ref's whistle signals the end of the first-half.

Free kick for Spezia in the half of Ascoli.

Throw-in for Ascoli in their own half.

Ascoli awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Can Spezia capitalize from this dangerous free kick?

Spezia have a goal kick.

Simone Sozza signals a Ascoli throw-in in Spezia's half.

Throw-in for Ascoli in the half of Spezia.

Ball goes out of play for a Ascoli goal kick.

Free kick Spezia.

Throw-in for Spezia in their own half.

Ascoli to take a throw-in in Spezia territory.

In La Spezia Spezia drive forward through Daniele Verde. His shot is on target but it's saved.

It's getting dangerous! Free kick for Spezia close to the penalty box.

Ascoli push upfield but Simone Sozza quickly pulls them for offside.

In La Spezia a free kick has been awarded the away team.

Simone Sozza awards Spezia a goal kick.

Simone Sozza signals a free kick to Ascoli in their own half.

It's a goal kick for the home team in La Spezia.

Ascoli are pushing forward but Valerio Mantovani's finish is wide of the goal.

Can Ascoli get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Spezia's half?

Ball goes out of play for a Ascoli goal kick.

Spezia surge into the attack at Stadio Alberto Picco but Luca Vignali’s header is off-target.

Danilo Quaranta (Ascoli) has replaced the possibly injured Sauli Vaisanen.

The match has been stopped briefly for attention to the injured Sauli Vaisanen.

Spezia awarded a free kick in their own half.

Jeremiah Streng is back on his feet again.

Adam Nagy (Spezia) has received a yellow card from Simone Sozza.

Simone Sozza signals a free kick to Ascoli.

Jeremiah Streng is writhing in pain and play has been suspended for a few moments.

Free kick for Spezia in their own half.

Corner awarded to Ascoli.

Ascoli awarded a free kick in their own half.

Simone Sozza signals a throw-in for Spezia, close to Ascoli's area.

Free kick for Ascoli in their own half.

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

Pablo Rodriguez levels the score at 1-1. That's a fine assist from Francesco Di Tacchio.

Simone Sozza signals a free kick to Spezia in their own half.

Ball safe as Ascoli is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Simone Sozza awards Ascoli a goal kick.

Spezia drives forward and Diego Falcinelli gets in a shot. Without netting, however.

Simone Sozza awards the away team a throw-in.

Free kick for Spezia in their own half.

Jeremiah Streng (Ascoli) has been booked and must now be careful not to get a second yellow card.

Spezia awarded a free kick in their own half.

It's a goal kick for the home team in La Spezia.

Jeremiah Streng of Ascoli gets in a strike, but is off target.

Simone Sozza signals a free kick to Spezia in their own half.

Throw-in Spezia.

Luca Vignali heads in to make it 1-0 at Stadio Alberto Picco. Salvatore Elia with an assist there.

Goal kick for Spezia at Stadio Alberto Picco.

Ascoli's Raffaele Celia misses with an attempt on goal.

Ascoli have been awarded a corner by Simone Sozza.

Samuel Giovane of Ascoli smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.

Free kick for Spezia in the half of Ascoli.

Simone Sozza signals a free kick to Ascoli in their own half.

Spezia have a goal kick.

Simone Sozza signals a Ascoli throw-in in Spezia's half.

Ascoli awarded a free kick in their own half.

Can Spezia capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Ascoli's half?

Diego Falcinelli of Spezia is pulled up for offside.

Free kick for Spezia in their own half.

Throw-in for Ascoli at Stadio Alberto Picco.

Spezia Calcio scores 1 goals when playing at home and Ascoli Calcio 1898 scores 0.9 goals when playing away (on average).

Average number of goals in the first half in meetings between Spezia Calcio and Ascoli Calcio 1898 is 1.6.

Average number of goals in meetings between Spezia Calcio and Ascoli Calcio 1898 is 3.6.

Spezia Calcio scores 1.8 goals in a match against Ascoli Calcio 1898 and Ascoli Calcio 1898 scores 1.8 goals against Spezia Calcio (on average).

In the last 5 meetings Spezia Calcio won 3, Ascoli Calcio 1898 won 2, 0 draws.

Ascoli Calcio 1898's performance of the last 5 matches is better than Spezia Calcio's.

In Serie B, Ascoli Calcio 1898 has better performance than Spezia Calcio.

When Ascoli Calcio 1898 is down 1-0 away, they win 0% of their matches.

When Spezia Calcio is down 0-1 home, they win 7% of their matches.

When Ascoli Calcio 1898 leads 0-1 away, they win in 33% of their matches.

When Spezia Calcio leads 1-0 at home, they win in 100% of their matches.

On their last meeting Spezia Calcio won by 1 goals.

The winner of their last meeting was Spezia Calcio.

Spezia Calcio wins 17% of halftimes, Ascoli Calcio 1898 wins 30%.

Spezia Calcio wins 1st half in 17% of their matches, Ascoli Calcio 1898 in 30% of their matches.

A year ago, Ascoli Calcio 1898 were number 13 in the table with 36 points. Now they are number 18 with 31 points.

Francesco Cassata has more yellow cards (10) than any other player at Spezia Calcio. Francesco Di Tacchio has collected 10 for Ascoli Calcio 1898.

Salvatore Esposito has assisted the most goals for Spezia Calcio with 4. Pablo Rodriguez is Ascoli Calcio 1898's biggest assister (4).

Daniele Verde is Spezia Calcio's top scorer with 7 goals. Pedro Mendes has scored 11 times for Ascoli Calcio 1898.

Spezia Calcio's home record this season: 3-6-5.

Ascoli Calcio 1898 haven't scored in 4 of their 15 away matches in Serie B this season.

Spezia Calcio haven't scored in 6 of their 13 home matches in Serie B this season.

Ascoli Calcio 1898 have received 9 red cards this season. This is the highest number in Serie B.

When playing at home, Spezia Calcio have not lost to Ascoli Calcio 1898 in their last 7 encounters.

Did you know that Ascoli Calcio 1898 scores 28% of their goals between the minutes 31-45?

Did you know that Spezia Calcio scores 32% of their goals between the minutes 31-45? This is the highest percentage in the league.

During the last 16 meetings, Spezia Calcio have won 6 times, there have been 3 draws while Ascoli Calcio 1898 have won 7 times. The goal difference is 26-20 in favour of Ascoli Calcio 1898.

During the last 7 meetings with Spezia Calcio playing at home, Spezia Calcio have won 4 times, there have been 3 draws while Ascoli Calcio 1898 have won 0 times. The goal difference is 13-8 in favour of Spezia Calcio.