CATANZARO, Italy (Interstat) — Catanzaro began its Serie B season with a 2-0 victory over Mantova on Saturday at Stadio Nicola Ceravolo.

Forward Pietro Iemmello opened the scoring in the fifth minute, and midfielder Simone Pontisso doubled the lead in the 39th. Substitute Tiago Gonçalves provided an assist and later received a yellow card in first-half stoppage time.

The result gave Catanzaro a winning start in league play, while Mantova began its campaign with a loss. The outcome aligned closely with pre-match projections, as statistical models heavily favored the home side.