Catanzaro 3, Padova 1

CATANZARO DOWNS PADOVA IN SERIE B SEASON OPENER PADOVA, Italy (Interstat) — Visiting Catanzaro opened its Serie B campaign with a convincing 3-1 victory over Padova on Saturday, defying pre-match projections with a strong second-half performance at the Stadio Comunale Euganeo. The match, the season opener for both clubs in Italy’s second division, was largely controlled by the hosts in the early stages. Padova’s pressure translated into the game’s first goal in the 17th minute. Forward Francesco Di Mariano provided the assist, finding midfielder Gabriele Alesi, who finished to give Padova an early lead. Catanzaro, which entered the match with… Read more...