Pastina’s Stoppage-Time Winner Lifts Padova Over Pescara in Serie B

Christian Pastina delivered late drama for Padova Calcio, scoring in the fourth minute of stoppage time to seal a 1–0 home victory over Delfino Pescara 1936 in Serie B on 1 May 2026.

The match, part of the Serie B regular season on matchday 37, appeared to be heading for a goalless draw before the decisive moment. Pastina struck at 90+4 minutes, giving Padova the breakthrough and ultimately all three points. The goal, recorded as a regular effort with no official assist listed, broke the deadlock after a tight contest.

Both teams had to navigate a growing disciplinary count. Pescara’s Andrea Cagnano received the first yellow card in the 42nd minute, followed by Padova’s Pietro Fusi just before the interval. After the restart, Francesco Belli and Lorenzo Villa were also booked for Padova, while a tense finale saw Pescara’s Lorenzo Insigne and Davide Merola cautioned in the 90th minute.

Coaches turned to their benches early and often. Pescara made a first substitution in the 21st minute, introducing Flavio Russo for Antonio Di Nardo. A double change followed on 55 minutes as Fabrizio Caligara replaced Lamine Dabo and Giacomo Olzer came on for Lorenzo Meacci. Later, Luca Valzania made way for Merola in the 88th minute.

Padova responded with a series of changes in the second half. Gianluca Caprari was replaced by Alessandro Seghetti on 65 minutes, and Fusi made way for Luca Di Maggio a minute later. Mattia Bortolussi was withdrawn for Francesco Di Mariano in the 74th minute, before a late double switch on 83 minutes saw Paolo Ghiglione and Jonathan Silva come on for Alessandro Capelli and Giulio Favale, respectively.

More detailed statistics such as shots, possession and lineups were not available at the time of writing. However, the confirmed events underline how Padova’s persistence was rewarded at the death, while Pescara were left empty-handed despite holding out until the final moments.

Full match details: Padova Calcio vs Delfino Pescara 1936.

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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

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