Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Parma 2nd with 70 points, Mantova 15th with 41, 29 apart. Recent form told a different story for Parma: only 17th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 2nd. In league terms the two rates read 0.97/1.32 for Mantova and 1.45/0.95 for Parma (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.1.
15 matches unbeaten backed Parma's arrival, having scored in 6 consecutive games.
Stadio Danilo Martelli, capacity 7,487, hosted the game. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 0-0 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 1-1.
Goal scorers
Mantova: Mattia Marchi (80') · Parma: M. Nocciolini (74')
Key stats
Possession: Mantova 46% · Parma 54% · Total shots: 8-11 · On target: 3-6 · Corners: 5-4