Parma 1-1 Monza: Lontani equaliser earns a point

Parma and Monza drew 1-1 at Stadio Ennio Tardini, with both sides earning a point after a match in which Monza had the greater share of possession and attacking volume. Monza led at half-time through Jay Robinson, but Parma responded after the interval as Simone Lontani equalised.

Monza take the lead before the break

The opening half ended with Monza in front. In the 38th minute, Ricardo Mangas supplied the assist for Robinson, who scored Monza’s normal goal to make it 1-0. Mangas was among Monza’s most effective players, completing the full 90 minutes while recording an assist, two key passes and three tackles.

Monza also collected the stronger attacking numbers overall. They had 54% possession, completed 345 accurate passes compared with Parma’s 271, and registered 16 shots to Parma’s seven. Their 13 shots inside the box and five efforts on target underlined their ability to create opportunities, although the scoreline did not reflect that statistical advantage by the final whistle.

Lontani changes the game

Parma made three changes at half-time, bringing on Lautaro Valenti for Diego Carlos, Vincent Sierro for Christian Ordóñez and Matija Frigan for Giovanni Fabbian. The reshuffle was followed by an equaliser in the 60th minute, when substitute Simone Lontani scored to restore parity.

Lontani’s contribution stood out despite his 35 minutes on the pitch. He finished with a match rating of 8.2, the highest of the game, along with one goal and two shots on target. Parma then introduced Lontani for José David Romero in the 55th minute, while Monza made changes of their own, including Andrea Colpani for Omari Forson and Leonardo Colombo for Dany Mota.

Discipline and match balance

The contest finished without a red card, with both teams receiving two yellow cards. Michael Folorunsho was booked for Monza in the 41st minute, followed by Parma’s Mandela Keita in the 66th. Colombo was cautioned two minutes later, while Pontus Almqvist received Parma’s final booking in the 83rd minute. Fouls were even at 16 each, as were free kicks at 16.

Monza’s 16 total shots and five shots on goal were met by four saves from Parma’s goalkeeper. Parma had three shots on target and forced two saves, while their six corners compared with Monza’s three. The draw ended both teams’ two-match losing starts. The supplied standings had Parma 16th and Monza 17th, each on zero points after two games; this result gave both clubs their first point of the Serie A regular season.