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Spezia vs Como

Stadio Alberto Picco, La Spezia6 August 2022 at 17:00
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Spezia

51
Away

como

Referee: F. Meraviglia

Match Events

Spezia
como
Kick Off
37′Andrea Cagnano
M'Bala Nzola

assist: E. Gyasi

43′
Half Time
55′
Álex Blanco

assist: V. Parigini

Penalty awarded59′
VAR
D. Verde

Penalty

60′
Simone Bastoni62′
63′Álex Blanco
S. BastoniA. Reca
65′
D. VerdeD. Strelec
65′
67′
L. MancusoE. Gliozzi
D. Strelec

assist: A. Reca

71′
74′
Álex BlancoT. Arrigoni
74′
V. PariginiL. Kerrigan
74′
A. CerriA. Gabrielloni
76′
J. SalaM. Ellertsson
77′
MBala NzolaD. Maldini
77′
E. GyasiE. Holm
84′
D. Maldini

assist: A. Reca

89′
Full Time

Match Statistics

9Shots on Goal2
3Shots off Goal3
15Total Shots7
3Blocked Shots2
9Shots insidebox3
6Shots outsidebox4
12Fouls9
8Corner Kicks2
0Offsides2
56%Ball Possession44%
1Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves4
382Total passes301
333Passes accurate244
87%Passes %81%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Spezia is 6.66, compared to 6.50 for como. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Spezia's highest-rated starter is D. Verde (6.66), while como's best-rated player is A. Cerri (6.50).

Defensive Solidity

Spezia deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against como's 3-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Spezia field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus como's 5 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Spezia start 2 forward(s) averaging 6.66, compared to 2 for como averaging 6.50. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 68% for Spezia and —% for como. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Age & Experience

The average age of Spezia's starting XI is 29.0 (youngest: D. Verde (29), oldest: D. Verde (29)), while como average 29.0 (youngest: A. Cerri (29), oldest: A. Cerri (29)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Spezia's starters average 6 league appearances each, versus 1 for como. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Spezia3-5-23-5-2como
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Zoet29Caldara14Kiwior43Nikolaou11Gyasi6Bourabia7Sala33Agudelo20Bastoni10Verde18Nzola1Ghidotti23Scaglia2Binks3Cagnano11Parigini14Bellemo8Kabashi19Blanco44Ioannou27Cerri77Mancuso

Substitutes

Coach: L. Gotti

Substitutes

Coach: G. Gattuso

SpeziaPosition Strengthcomo
6.66
Avg Rating
6.50
6.66Forward (2 v 2)6.50
0G 1A0G 0A
Spezia3-5-2
1GoalkeeperJ. Zoet
29DefenderM. Caldara
14DefenderJ. Kiwior
43DefenderD. Nikolaou
11MidfielderE. Gyasi
6MidfielderM. Bourabia
7MidfielderJ. Sala
33MidfielderK. Agudelo
20MidfielderS. Bastoni
10ForwardD. Verde6.71A
18ForwardM'Bala Nzola
como3-5-2
1GoalkeeperS. Ghidotti
23DefenderF. Scaglia
2DefenderL. Binks
3DefenderA. Cagnano
11MidfielderV. Parigini
14MidfielderA. Bellemo
8MidfielderE. Kabashi
19MidfielderÁlex Blanco
44MidfielderN. Ioannou
27ForwardA. Cerri6.5
77ForwardL. Mancuso

Match Summary

Spezia defeated como 5:1. The match was played in Coppa Italia 2022. Goals were scored by M'Bala Nzola 43′, Álex Blanco 55′, D. Verde 60′ (pen.), D. Strelec 71′, M'Bala Nzola 76′ (pen.), D. Maldini 89′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Spezia had 56% possession while como held 44%. Spezia had 15 shots (9 on target) compared to 7 (2 on target) for como. Spezia made 5 substitutions, como made 4. VAR was involved: Penalty awarded (Mattia Caldara 59′).

Rivalry since 2023

Spezia vs como Head to Head Results

2 stretnutí
Spezia
0
wins
Drawn
0
como
2
wins
Total goals
5 · 2.5/match
Both scored
0/2 · 0%
Over 2.5
1/2 · 50%

Recent Meetings

Highest-scoring game: 40 v 2024All 2 meetings

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