The second round of Serie B kicked off with Modena's victory over Bari, despite Bari taking the initial lead. Modena equalized with a penalty just before halftime. The match remained balanced until the 60th minute, when Mendez scored the decisive 2-1 for Modena.
A strong Südtirol continued their positive streak, winning at home against Salernitana 3-2 and securing the top spot on the table with a perfect record.
A hard-fought match between Spezia and Frosinone saw the visitors take the lead at the half-hour mark, only for Spezia to equalize with a penalty in the second half. The game was decided in stoppage time by Aurelio’s goal, marking Spezia's first win in this new Serie B season.
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Sassuolo-Cesena was decided by a debut goal from 2004-born Flavio Russo. His crucial strike secured a 2-1 victory, earning Sassuolo their first three points.
Reggiana claimed a vital 1-0 win at Genoa's Marassi stadium against Andrea Pirlo's Sampdoria. These points are crucial for the team from the tricolore city as they look ahead to upcoming fixtures.
It’s been a nightmare start to Serie B for Palermo, who lost again, this time to Pisa, after a defeat in the opening round. The match was unlocked in less than 4 minutes with an own goal by Palermo. In the second half, Bonfanti sealed the 2-0 win with a shot into the top corner.
Cremonese, who lost their opening match against Cosenza, managed a heated contest against Carrarese, winning 1-0 thanks to a late penalty in the 87th minute, securing their first three points.
Cittadella emerged victorious away at Brescia's Rigamonti, even while down to ten men. Full-back Lorenzo Calissoni scored the winning goal for Cittadella, with a final score of 1-0.
The match between Catanzaro and Juve Stabia ended in a goalless draw. The only significant moment was a disallowed goal for Juve Stabia in the 55th minute due to offside.
Mantova secured a thrilling and hard-fought victory against Cosenza. Mantova dominated the first half, leading 2-0. Cosenza fought back in the last half hour, equalizing almost at the 90th minute. Just when it seemed Cosenza had completed the comeback, Mantova scored the decisive 3-2 four minutes later.
Serie B Standings:
1 Südtirol 6
2 Pisa 4
3 Juve Stabia 4
4 Mantova 4
5 Spezia 4
6 Reggiana 4
7 Sassuolo 4
8 Salernitana 3
9 Cesena 3
10 Cosenza 3
11 Modena 3
12 Cittadella 3
13 Brescia 3
14 Cremonese 3
15 Catanzaro 2
16 Frosinone 1
17 Sampdoria 1
18 Carrarese 0
19 Bari 0
20 Palermo 0
