Mantova, Italy, ITA — Venezia delivered a clinical attacking performance to secure three points in Serie B, controlling the match from start to finish despite Mantova's brief resistance.
Andrea Adorante opened the scoring in the 25th minute, giving the visitors an early advantage. John Yeboah doubled the lead eight minutes later in the 33rd minute, putting Venezia firmly in control. Mantova responded before halftime when Tommaso Marras pulled one back in the 40th minute, briefly offering hope to the home supporters.
The second half saw Venezia reassert their dominance. Issa Doumbia restored the two-goal cushion in the 59th minute, and Adorante completed his brace in the 74th minute to effectively seal the victory. Davis Mensah scored a consolation goal for Mantova in the 81st minute, but the outcome was never in doubt.
GOALS:- 25' Andrea Adorante - Venezia- 33' John Yeboah - Venezia- 40' Tommaso Marras - Mantova- 59' Issa Doumbia - Venezia- 74' Andrea Adorante - Venezia- 81' Davis Mensah - Mantova
STANDOUT PLAYERS:- Mantova: Tommaso Marras - Goal, provided attacking spark- Venezia: Andrea Adorante - 2 goals, constant attacking threat
KEY STAT: Venezia dominated possession 58.2% to 41.8% and outshot Mantova 21-8, placing 11 shots on target compared to Mantova's four.