Virtus Entella 2:1 Novara — Result, Match Report & Stats

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Sylvester Lartey scored the opening goal as Novara went down 2-1 to Virtus Entella in a Club Friendly Games clash, the forward’s strike ultimately proving insufficient against a spirited second-half comeback. The friendly offered little beyond preparation, but the result hands Virtus Entella a tidy morale boost heading into their next competitive commitments.

Novara struck first when Lartey found the net in the 32nd minute, giving the away side a deserved lead that they carried into the interval. Virtus Entella responded after the break, levelling in the 76th minute before grabbing the winner nine minutes later in the 85th, with the goals coming from unassisted efforts as the hosts turned the contest around.

The numbers told a tale of near-total parity, with possession split exactly at 50% apiece and Virtus Entella edging the corner count three to two, yet it was the hosts who delivered the decisive moments. Lartey was the standout on the losing side, his rating of 8.32 the highest of the match and his goal a bright spot in an otherwise frustrating afternoon for Novara.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Virtus Entella vs Novara?

Virtus Entella 2-1 Novara (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Sylvester Lartey (32') for Novara.