Brescia scores four unanswered goals to beat Folgore Caratese

COLOGNO MONZESE, Italy (Interstat) — Brescia scored four unanswered goals and beat Folgore Caratese 4-0 on Sunday at Sportitalia Village, controlling the match from the opening half-hour. Andrea Rizzo Pinna opened the scoring in the 21st minute, finishing a move that set the visitors on course. Jacopo Pellegrini doubled the lead in the 38th minute, giving Brescia a comfortable advantage before halftime. Brescia maintained its pressure after the break and added goals from Brayan Boci in the 67th minute and Alberto Spagnoli in the 76th. The visitors’ finishing and control in the final third shaped the result, while Folgore Caratese could not produce a response despite trying to push forward after the interval. The visitors set the tone early and rarely allowed Folgore Caratese to settle in possession.

The result left Brescia with 6 wins, 1 loss and 3 draws in this competition and 6 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws across all competitions. Folgore Caratese is 1-4-1 in the competition and 1-4-1 across all competitions. Brescia had alternated results in recent matches, including a loss to Cittadella and a win over Cittadella, but the visitors were sharper Sunday. Folgore Caratese, which had drawn at Lecco in its previous match, struggled to contain Brescia’s attacking rotations and chased the game after the early goal. Brescia’s recent schedule also included a loss at Giana Erminio and a win at Pro Vercelli, while Folgore Caratese had lost to Treviso and fallen at Trento before the Lecco draw. Brescia’s competition record now includes six victories, while Folgore Caratese has one win in six matches.

Rizzo Pinna scored during a full 90-minute appearance, Pellegrini scored in 75 minutes, and Boci scored in 32 minutes. Tiago Casasola recorded an assist over 90 minutes, Spagnoli scored in 15 minutes, and Vincent De Maria supplied an assist in 58 minutes. Brescia’s bench contributed to the scoring, with Boci and Spagnoli finding the net after entering the match. Folgore Caratese tried to stabilize after halftime, but Brescia’s movement through midfield and quick transitions kept the hosts on the back foot. Brescia’s second-half goals came after sustained possession and repeated attacks down the channels. Boci’s goal came after he entered as a substitute, and Spagnoli added another late finish to cap Brescia’s scoring.

Folgore Caratese’s K. Mezsargs was booked in the 48th minute, and Brescia’s A. Mercati was shown a yellow card in the 49th. Brescia received another yellow card in the 78th minute, and Folgore Caratese’s M. Ambrosini was booked in the 83rd. Brescia made substitutions in the 58th, 75th and 81st minutes, while Folgore Caratese made changes in the 71st, 80th and 81st minutes. The match grew more physical as it wore on, but Brescia’s lead was never seriously threatened. Folgore Caratese’s changes offered fresh legs, though the hosts could not find a goal to spark a comeback. The bookings came during a stretch when both teams contested midfield space, and the substitutions altered the tempo without changing the direction of the match.

Brescia’s victory came after a run of mixed results and gave the visitors another strong road performance in the competition. Folgore Caratese remained on the back foot for long stretches and could not reduce the deficit. Brescia’s midfield kept the game compact and repeatedly found space behind Folgore Caratese’s line, while the hosts were limited to efforts from distance and set pieces. The visitors managed the closing stages without conceding and finished with a clean sheet. Brescia’s defensive organization held firm after the fourth goal, and Folgore Caratese was unable to create a late consolation chance. Folgore Caratese finished without a goal for the second time in its recent run and remained unable to convert its limited opportunities.

Interstat’s game simulator had projected a 1-1 final score, and its ELO system gave Brescia a 50.4 percent probability to win. Brescia was installed as a pregame favorite with a spread of -0.5, and the total of 4 went under the over/under line of 2.5.