CATANZARO, Italy (Interstat) — Catanzaro opened its Serie B season with a 3-0 victory over Avellino on Tuesday at Stadio Nicola Ceravolo, powered by goals from Simone Pontisso, Pietro Iemmello and Tommaso Cassandro.

Pontisso, a midfielder, put the hosts ahead in the 41st minute. Iemmello, a forward, added a goal later in the match, and Cassandro, a defender, sealed the win with a strike in the 83rd minute. Substitute Tommaso Cancellotti recorded an assist.

Cancellotti was also booked with a yellow card in the 15th minute for a foul.

The victory gave Catanzaro a 1-0 record in both Serie B and all competitions. Avellino fell to 0-1 in the league and across all competitions.

Interstat’s game simulator had projected a final score of Catanzaro 1, Avellino 1. Interstat’s ELO system gave Catanzaro a 76.00 percent probability to win.