Catanzaro 0–2 Monza
Italian Serie B – 25 May 2026, 02:00 local time

Monza strengthened their promotion ambitions with a confident 2–0 away win over Catanzaro at the Stadio Nicola Ceravolo, displaying the kind of clinical edge that has made them one of Serie B’s most dangerous sides this season. Two goals in the space of five first‑half minutes decided the contest, leaving Catanzaro frustrated and without a response.

Match Overview

The home side started brightly, forcing Monza goalkeeper Edoardo Sorrentino into action inside the first five minutes. But after surviving that early pressure, Monza grew into the match and soon took control. Their midfield duo of Andrea Carboni and Giovanni Baroni dominated the centre of the pitch, creating space for the attackers.

Key Moments

22′ – Goal! Monza’s striker Tommaso Colombo latched onto a through ball from Carboni and slotted calmly past the goalkeeper to make it 1‑0.
27′ – Goal! A quick corner routine caught Catanzaro napping. Baroni received the ball on the edge of the area and curled a beautiful shot into the top corner, doubling the lead.
After the break, Catanzaro threw on an extra attacker but could not find a way past Sorrentino, who recorded his fifth clean sheet of the campaign.

Tactical Story

Monza set up in a 4‑2‑3‑1, with Baroni acting as the creative hub behind Colombo. Catanzaro tried to press high but left gaps that were ruthlessly exploited. The visitors’ compact defence after the second goal frustrated the hosts, who lacked a cutting edge in the final third.

Standout Players

• Giovanni Baroni (Monza) – Scored a stunning goal and orchestrated the attack.
• Andrea Carboni (Monza) – Provided the assist for the opener and won every midfield duel.
• Tommaso Colombo (Monza) – Took his goal well and held the ball up effectively.

Series A Promotion Race Impact

Monza’s win sees them close the gap to the automatic promotion places to just one point, keeping the pressure on the top two. Catanzaro, meanwhile, drop to 10th, three points outside the playoff zone, and will need to rediscover their scoring form quickly.