CATANZARO, Italy (Interstat) — Catanzaro and AC Monza played to a 1-1 draw in a Serie B match Monday marked by three ejections at Stadio Nicola Ceravolo.

Simone Pontisso gave the home side an early lead in the sixth minute, assisted by Nicolò Brighenti. Monza’s equalizer came from substitute Matteo Pessina, set up by Lorenzo Lucchesi in the 78th.

The match deteriorated with discipline. Monza saw Patrick Cutrone receive a yellow card in the eighth minute and a red in the 48th. Catanzaro’s Gabriele Alesi was sent off in the 36th and teammate Keïta Baldé followed in the 76th. The result leaves Catanzaro with a strong league record, while Monza continues to seek consistency.