Late Marras Strike Lifts Mantova Past Virtus Entella in Serie B

Mantova 1911 SSD claimed a vital 1–0 victory over ACD Virtus Entella in Serie B on matchday 33, thanks to a late goal from substitute Tommaso Marras.

The match, played on 6 April 2026, remained goalless deep into the second half before Mantova’s bench made the difference. Marras, introduced in the 76th minute for Davide Bragantini, struck in the 84th minute with a regular-time goal to put the hosts in front. His finish proved decisive, setting the final score at 1–0.

Serie B FINISHED

2026-04-06 13:00

Mantova 1911 SSD

1 - 0

ACD Virtus Entella

Matchday 33 REGULAR_SEASON

The game was tightly contested and often scrappy, as reflected in a flurry of yellow cards on both sides. Mantova saw bookings for Francesco Modesto (31′), Ali Dembele (58′), Nicolò Radaelli (81′), the eventual match-winner Marras (85′) and Flavio Paoletti (90′). Virtus Entella’s discipline was also tested, with Ivan Marconi (45′), Andrea Tiritiello (61′) and Niccolò Squizzato (83′) all going into the referee’s book.

Both coaches turned to their benches early and often. Mantova made an enforced-looking change on 20 minutes, replacing Leonardo Mancuso with Davis Mensah, and later brought on attacking options Francesco Ruocco and the influential Marras. Virtus Entella responded with a sequence of substitutions after the break, including Bernat Guiu and Francesco Mezzoni, in search of a breakthrough that never came.

Beyond the goal, cards and substitutions, detailed statistical data and minute-by-minute descriptions of chances are not available for this fixture. However, the late winner underlines Mantova’s ability to grind out results in the closing stages of games as the Serie B regular season moves into its decisive phase.

For more on Serie B and full match context, visit the Serie B page on Ballaxy or the dedicated match centre: Mantova vs Virtus Entella.

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Serie B Standings

Season: 2025/26

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	Form
1	Venezia FC	37	23	10	4	75	31	44	79	D W W D W
2	Frosinone Calcio	37	22	12	3	71	34	37	78	W W W D W
3	AC Monza	37	22	9	6	59	30	29	75	L W W W D
4	Palermo FC	37	20	12	5	61	31	30	72	W D W D W
5	US Catanzaro	37	15	14	8	60	48	12	59	L W D D D
6	Modena FC 2018	37	15	10	12	49	35	14	55	W L L D D
7	SS Juve Stabia	37	11	17	9	43	44	-1	50	L D D W L
8	Mantova 1911 SSD	37	13	7	17	45	52	-7	46	W W L W W
9	AC Cesena	37	12	10	15	42	52	-10	46	D D L L D
10	Calcio Avellino SSD	37	12	10	15	42	55	-13	46	L W W D L
11	Carrarese Calcio	37	10	14	13	46	50	-4	44	D L D L W
12	UC Sampdoria	37	11	11	15	35	47	-12	44	W D L W W
13	Padova Calcio	37	11	10	16	35	46	-11	43	W L W W L
14	Empoli FC	37	9	13	15	45	52	-7	40	W L D L L
15	FC Südtirol	37	8	16	13	37	47	-10	40	L L L D D
16	ACD Virtus Entella	37	9	12	16	34	50	-16	39	L W D D L
17	SSC Bari	37	9	10	18	35	58	-23	37	W L L L W
18	Delfino Pescara 1936	37	7	13	17	50	65	-15	34	L D D L W
19	Spezia Calcio	37	8	10	19	42	58	-16	34	D L W L L
20	AC Reggiana	37	8	10	19	35	56	-21	34	L D L W L