SPEZIA starting XI (3-5-2): Zoet, Mateju, Hristov, Bertola (subbed for Wisniewski), Elia, Nagy, S. Esposito, Bandinelli (subbed for Cassata), Reca (subbed for Vignali), P. Esposito (subbed for Falcinelli), Di Serio
Bench: Zovko, Tanco, Cipot, Moro, Candelari, Kouda, Jagiello, Verde
Goals: Esposito 56’, Reca 61’
VENEZIA starting XI (3-5-2): Joronen, Idzes (subbed for Ellertsson), Svoboda (subbed for Altare), Sverko, Candela (subbed for Olivieri), Andersen (subbed for Bjarkason), Tessmann, Busio, Zampano (subbed for Pierini), Gytkjaer, Pohjanpalo
Bench: Oliveira, Grandi, Modolo, Jajalo, Tcherychev, Lella, Dembelè
Goals: Idzes 17’
A win would have put Venezia on level points with Como, however with a superior head-to-head, Venezia would have finished second.
The visitors took the lead early as Jay Izdes’ strong header from a corner left the keeper with little chance.
Francesco Esposito equalised for the home side in the 56th minute with a rocket of a half volley from just inside the box.
Five minutes later, Spezia took the lead when Arkadiusz Reca slide in to finish of a cross from Salvatore Elia from close range.
The win means Spezia avoid the dreaded relegation playoffs, while Venezia will play in the promotion playoffs for a place in next season’s Serie A.
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