CATANZARO, Italy (Interstat) — Visiting Catanzaro scored twice in second-half stoppage time to secure a 3-1 victory over Padova in a Serie B match Saturday at Stadio Comunale Euganeo.

Substitute Pietro Iemmello scored the decisive goal in the fourth minute of added time, completing his brace after teammate Gabriele Alesi opened the scoring in the 17th minute. Padova’s Luca Di Maggio scored a consolation goal in the second minute of stoppage time, briefly making it 2-1 before Iemmello’s immediate response sealed the result.

The win defied pregame projections that favored Padova. Catanzaro begins its league campaign with a win, while Padova starts with a loss.