Serie B · Matchday 2: Mantova beat Empoli 3-1. The match was played on Sunday, 30 August 2026 at Stadio Danilo Martelli (Mantova); refereed by A. Colombo.
E. Saporiti 51' (Empoli) · F. Ruocco 58' (Mantova) · V. Vlahovic 61' (Mantova) · F. Benaissa-Yahia 90' (Mantova)
After a 0-0 first half, the game finished 3-1.
Mantova held 46% of possession against 54%, attempting 16 shots to Empoli's 6.
Shots on target read 9-2 and corners 3-6.
Substitutes: L. Gemello, M. Gasparini, E. Kospo, J. Longonda, D. Wieser, R. Kouda, F. Paoletti, S. Keita, F. Chinetti, I. Cajazzo, V. Vlahovic, C. Marai
Coach: Francesco Modesto
Substitutes: S. Perisan, E. Filippis, G. Indragoli, L. Tosto, R. Berizzi, S. Romagnoli, L. Belardinelli, A. Orlandi, M. Huqi, E. Biondini, L. Deli, B. Popov
Coach: Guido Pagliuca
Vanja Vlahović (Mantova) — named player of the match with a 8.2 rating.