PADOVA, Italy (Interstat) — Kevin Lasagna’s 29th-minute goal gave Padova a 1-0 victory over Carrarese in a Serie B match Tuesday at Stadio Comunale Euganeo.

The decisive play was built from the back, as defender Marco Perrotta initiated the sequence. Substitute Julián Illanes, who entered the match early, provided the final pass for Lasagna’s finish. The goal defied the pregame projection from Interstat, which had simulated a 1-1 draw despite also rating Padova as a significant favorite.

The match was a physical affair, with five yellow cards issued by the 66th minute. Illanes was booked in the fourth minute, setting a combative tone. The result gives Padova a winning start to its Serie B campaign, while Carrarese begins with a defeat.