Mantova vs Ambrosiana

Mantova, managed by Francesco Modesto, took control from the opening whistle against the Veneto-based amateur side. The deadlock was broken on 35 minutes when Federico Chinetti found the net to make it 1\u20130. Five minutes later, Lorenzo Ignacchiti doubled the lead, and Simone Trimboli made it 3\u20130 just before the interval on 44 minutes.

The second half followed the same pattern. David Wieser extended the advantage on 57 minutes before Francesco Ruocco struck twice in quick succession \u2014 first from open play on 67 minutes, then from the penalty spot on 70 minutes. S. Keita completed the scoring from another penalty on 81 minutes, sealing the 7\u20130 final scoreline.

Ambrosiana held firm for the opening half-hour, but Chinetti\u2019s 35th-minute opener broke their resistance. The two quick goals that followed \u2014 Ignacchiti at 40\u2019 and Trimboli at 44\u2019 \u2014 effectively ended the contest before half-time, giving Mantova complete control heading into the break.

Francesco Ruocco was the standout performer, scoring a brace with a goal from open play and a penalty. His movement and finishing were a constant threat to the Ambrosiana defence.

David Wieser marked his presence with a well-taken goal on 57 minutes, while S. Keita rounded off the scoring from the spot.

The midfield trio of Chinetti, Ignacchiti and Trimboli all got on the scoresheet in the first half, demonstrating the depth of Modesto\u2019s squad in pre-season.

Player of the Match: Francesco Ruocco (2 goals)

The 7\u20130 scoreline was a reflection of the gulf in class between a Serie B side and an Eccellenza amateur team. Mantova\u2019s three first-half goals in a nine-minute blitz (35\u2019\u201344\u2019) set the tone, while the second-half penalty double highlighted sustained pressure rather than a single period of dominance. The clean sheet will also please Modesto, coming after a 1\u20131 draw with Serie A side Atalanta on 22 July.

This was Mantova\u2019s second pre-season friendly of the 2026/27 campaign, following a creditable 1\u20131 draw against Atalanta on 22 July. The result builds confidence ahead of more challenging pre-season tests, including a Coppa Italia tie against Lazio at the Stadio Olimpico scheduled for 16 August, and the start of the Serie B season.

For Ambrosiana, the heavy defeat against a professional side serves as a clear measure of the gap between Eccellenza and Serie B levels, but also provides valuable experience for their upcoming campaign in the Veneto regional league.

A straightforward pre-season workout for Mantova, who did exactly what a Serie B side should against an amateur opponent. The seven-goal haul and clean sheet provide useful momentum, but the real tests \u2014 Lazio in the Coppa Italia and the Serie B opener \u2014 lie ahead.