Calcio Padova secured a crucial 1-0 victory against Pescara on May 1, 2026, in a hard-fought Serie B matchday 37 encounter at Stadio Euganeo. The Biancoscudati emerged victorious thanks to a decisive late goal, solidifying their position in the league standings.

The match, officiated by Guiseppe Collu, saw a balanced first half that ended goalless. Calcio Padova, lining up in a 3-5-2 formation under coach Roberto Breda, aimed to impose their game, while Pescara, playing a 4-3-2-1, demonstrated greater ball possession (63% compared to Padova's 37%).

The second half brought increased intensity and several substitutions from both sides. For Calcio Padova, players like L. Di Maggio, J. Silva, and P. Ghiglione were introduced to refresh the squad. Pescara also made strategic changes, with L. Insigne and L. Meazzi among those brought on.

The pivotal moment of the game arrived in the 90'+5 minute when D. Merola of Calcio Padova found the back of the net, igniting celebrations among the fans at Stadio Euganeo, which has a capacity of 32,420 seats. This late goal broke the deadlock and secured all three points for the home side.

The final statistics reflect a balanced match in many aspects, despite Pescara's higher ball possession. Both teams registered 4 shots on target and 6 total shots. Calcio Padova committed 17 fouls and received 3 yellow cards (P. Fusi, F. Belli, L. Villa), while Pescara committed 15 fouls and also received 3 yellow cards (A. Cagnano, F. Russo, L. Insigne).

The starting lineups featured A. Sorrentino in goal for Calcio Padova, with a defense comprising F. Belli, L. Villa, and C. Pastina. In midfield, P. Fusi, L. Crisetig, K. Varas Marcillo, A. Capelli, and G. Favale supported forwards M. Bortolussi and G. Caprari. Pescara responded with I. Saio between the posts and an attacking line led by A. Di Nardo, L. Insigne, and L. Meazzi.