MONZA, Italy (Interstat) — Defender Samuele Birindelli scored in the 27th minute as AC Monza edged Modena 1-0 in a Serie B match Friday at U-Power Stadium.

Birindelli’s goal, assisted by substitute Daniel Tonoli, was the game’s only tally. Tonoli also drew a yellow card in first-half stoppage time. Substitutes Bryant Nieling and Adam Bakoune each recorded an assist, with Nieling and Bakoune also receiving yellow cards in the 85th and 90th minutes, respectively.

The win improved Monza’s Serie B record to five wins, one loss and six draws. Overall this season, Monza stands at five wins, one loss and six draws.

Modena, which dropped to 12 wins, eight losses and eight draws in league play, has lost three of its last four league matches. The Canarini are 12-10-8 across all competitions.

Monza next plays at Mantova on May 1, while Modena hosts Reggiana the same day.