Pisa 0-1 Parma: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Bwin’s post-match review of Pisa 0-1 Parma in the Serie A on Monday, 08 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Parma secured a 1-0 victory over Pisa in a tightly contested match. The first half saw Pisa holding more of the ball but struggling to create clear chances, while Parma looked threatening on the counter; the breakthrough came in the 40th minute when Adrian Benedyczak converted a penalty to give the visitors the lead. Coming off a mixed run including a recent loss to Udinese and a draw with Milan, Parma showed resilience to take control late in the half, capitalising on a VAR-checked incident that led to the spot-kick.

The second period began with Pisa making two halftime substitutions, bringing on Mehdi Léris and Ebenezer Akinsanmiro, but Parma maintained their defensive shape despite yellow cards for Emanuele Valeri and Adrian Benedyczak earlier. Pisa pushed forward with further changes, including Lorran and Stefano Moreo entering at 76 minutes, yet they couldn’t find an equaliser and finished with 10 men after M’Bala Nzola’s red card in stoppage time at 90+3’. Pisa’s recent form of back-to-back losses and draws highlighted their difficulty in converting possession into goals, allowing Parma to grind out the win and build on their away success against Hellas Verona.

Pisa dominated possession with 60% of the ball compared to Parma’s 40%, which translated into six corners for the hosts while Parma had none, suggesting Pisa controlled territory but lacked penetration in the final third. Parma, however, excelled in successful dribbles with 50 against Pisa’s 23, indicating they were more effective at beating defenders on the break, and this efficiency helped them secure the game’s only goal from a penalty, which they converted successfully while Pisa took none. Both sides picked up two yellow cards each, but Pisa’s discipline faltered with one red card, and substitutions saw Pisa use all five available slots – including halftime changes where Mehdi Léris replaced Samuele Angori and Ebenezer Akinsanmiro came on for Marius Marin – while Parma made four, such as Oliver Sørensen replacing Jacob Ondrejka at 58 minutes to shore up midfield.

These numbers underline a match where Pisa’s territorial edge was undermined by poor finishing, allowing Parma’s sharper transitions and solid defending to decide the outcome without any assists or injury-time goals recorded.

The game’s pivotal moment arrived around the 38th minute when a VAR review involving Sascha Britschgi led to a penalty for Parma, which Adrian Benedyczak calmly converted two minutes later to score the only goal and put his side ahead. Parma faced some pressure after Benedyczak’s yellow card just a minute after his goal, and Emanuele Valeri’s booking early in the second half added tension, but they held firm. Pisa’s hopes faded further with yellow cards to Michel Aebischer at 68 minutes and Idrissa Touré at 82 minutes, culminating in M’Bala Nzola’s red card deep into stoppage time at 90+3’, leaving them short-handed in the dying moments.

Substitutions played a role in shifting dynamics, with Pisa introducing Mehdi Léris and Ebenezer Akinsanmiro at halftime to inject energy, followed by Lorran replacing Gabriele Piccinini and Stefano Moreo coming on for Arturo Calabresi at 76 minutes, while Parma’s changes like Christian Ordóñez for Adrián Bernabé and Gaetano Oristanio for Adrian Benedyczak at 75 minutes helped maintain their lead.

Pisa lined up in a 3-5-2 formation, focusing on width through their midfield to build attacks, with players like Marius Marin and Gabriele Piccinini providing central stability before their substitutions. Standout partnerships included the defensive efforts from Arturo Calabresi, who held the backline until replaced, while Henrik Meister led the forward line until Matteo Tramoni came on late. The setup allowed for possession dominance, but key moments like Idrissa Touré’s yellow card disrupted their rhythm.

Parma deployed a 4-3-3 shape, emphasising quick transitions and defensive solidity, with Adrián Bernabé anchoring midfield before his substitution and Emanuele Valeri contributing from the back despite his yellow card. Adrian Benedyczak was crucial up front, scoring the penalty and forming an effective attacking partnership until Gaetano Oristanio replaced him, while Jacob Ondrejka added width before making way for Oliver Sørensen. This formation enabled them to absorb pressure and exploit spaces effectively.

Bwin’s Man of the Match was Edoardo Corvi, who delivered a composed performance with two key saves to keep a clean sheet, alongside four clearances and three punches that helped repel Pisa’s pressure. His actions were vital in maintaining Parma’s slender lead, especially as Pisa dominated possession and corners, showcasing his reliability in goal throughout the contest.

Recent Serie A matches:

• Loss: 0-1 vs Parma (H)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Inter (H)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Sassuolo (A)
• Win: 1-0 vs Cremonese (H)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Torino (A)

Recent Serie A matches:

• Win: 1-0 vs Pisa (A)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Udinese (H)
• Win: 2-1 vs Hellas Verona (A)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Milan (H)
• Loss: 1-3 vs Bologna (H)

Pisa have just suffered a 0-1 home defeat to Parma, extending their winless run to three league matches after recent losses to Inter and this one, plus draws with Sassuolo and Torino, leaving them in 18th place on 10 points and vulnerable near the bottom. Their next fixture is against Lecce on 2025-12-12 at 19:45, with the opponents sitting 17th on 13 points, making this a crucial opportunity for Pisa to pick up points and climb away from relegation danger in what could be a tense battle between struggling sides.

Parma have just claimed a 1-0 away win over Pisa, bouncing back from a home loss to Udinese and building on positive results like their victory at Hellas Verona and draw with Milan, which positions them 15th on 14 points in mid-table. They face Lazio next on 2025-12-13 at 17:00, with the opponents in 10th on 19 points, offering Parma a chance to close the gap on the top half and gain momentum against a higher-placed team chasing European spots.

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