LA SPEZIA, Italy (Interstat) — Modena defeated Spezia 2-0 on Saturday in a Serie B match at Stadio Alberto Picco, powered by goals from second-half substitutes.

Bryant Nieling opened the scoring just five minutes after entering the match, finding the net in the 65th minute. Ettore Gliozzi sealed the victory in the 90th minute, also scoring shortly after being subbed on. Both goals were assisted by fellow substitutes, highlighting Modena’s decisive bench impact.

The match turned physical, featuring eight yellow cards. Modena defender Fellipe Jack received a yellow in the 25th minute and was sent off with a second yellow in the 68th.

The result defied pregame projections, as Modena improved its Serie B record to eight wins, five draws and three losses. Spezia’s struggles continued, falling to three wins, six draws and seven losses in the league competition.