Castellammare di Stabia, Italy, ITA — Leonardo Candellone's early strike secured all three points for Juve Stabia in a Serie B clash at Romeo Menti di Castellammare. The hosts controlled the match from start to finish, dominating possession and creating significantly more chances than their visitors.
Candellone broke the deadlock in the 13th minute, giving Juve Stabia an advantage they would maintain for the remaining 77 minutes. The home side's superiority showed in the statistics, holding 56.6% possession compared to Virtus Entella's 43.4%.
Juve Stabia's attacking intent was evident throughout, registering 14 shots to Virtus Entella's nine. More tellingly, the hosts put eight efforts on target while the visitors managed just two, highlighting the difference in quality and composure in the final third.
Virtus Entella struggled to create clear opportunities despite their efforts to find an equalizer. The visitors' inability to test the Juve Stabia goalkeeper with regularity proved costly as they failed to mount a serious comeback.
The victory strengthens Juve Stabia's position in the Serie B standings, while Virtus Entella will need to regroup quickly to bounce back from this setback.
GOALS:- 13' Leonardo Candellone - Juve Stabia
STANDOUT PLAYERS:- Juve Stabia: Leonardo Candellone - Match-winning goal, clinical finish- Virtus Entella: Goalkeeper - Kept deficit to one with several saves
KEY STAT: Juve Stabia registered eight shots on target compared to Virtus Entella's two, demonstrating their dominance in attacking areas.