Match Report
In the standings it was Padova 5th on 54 points, Pavia 8th on 51 — separated by 3. Pavia ranked just 12th in the league on five-round form despite their 8th table position. In league terms the two rates read 1.35/0.88 for Padova and 1.41/1.06 for Pavia (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.11.
Defeat had not touched Padova in 15 games, having scored in 8 consecutive games. Three consecutive wins preceded this game for Pavia, having scored in 6 consecutive games.
The venue was Stadio Comunale Euganeo in Padova, with room for 32,420 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Padova led 2-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 3-0.


